Some AVC students, who wish to remain anonymous for obvious reasons, have much experience when it comes to the subject of having multiple partners and have gone on to try an alternative lifestyle. Polyamorous relationships are unknown to many and are more popular than we may know.
These anonymous people seem to be, but are definitely not cheaters by definition. Polyamory is a conscious decision by every person involved to be in a relationship with more than two people at the same time. When referring to a polyamory lifestyle, the word “relationship” is not defined by our regular social constraints.
Do not be so quick to judge the sub-culture though. Although Polyamorists lead a life that is looked down on by many, they make a stand to have honest relationships. Knowing the natural lustful tendencies of men and women, polyamory embraces this aspect of our lives rather than accept it as the immoral act it has been portrayed to be in society. Whereas a monogamous relationship obviously has more barriers, temptations, and chances for breaking the old-fashioned rules.
“I said I would never do it, but over time I grew an amazing love,” said the anonymous AVC student who engages in polyamoric activity.
This tenet gives an impression that happiness is everything and control is viewed as a far second. But they have progressed in an area where most monogamists have not, considering more than half of marriages end up in divorce in the United States. It is definitely easier to be honest with your significant other when you start out with “everything on the table.”
This fascinating new type of relationship does not seem to be leaving this campus anytime soon. So next time you forget that communication is the key to your monogamous relationship, ask around campus. You may find some polyamorists who are more than willing to give some advice.
-By Brandon Mann
