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Polyamory: When two just won't do

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Monogamy Is a Strategy Developed by Lesser Males

There are three theories to explain monogamy. None of em hold water for poly amorists. One theory is that the idea of males staying around to help raise kids was a strategy developed by lesser males in the primate kingdom. So like the alphamale, the top guys can go wherever they want. They're getting plenty of action,. But lessn esons like, hey, i can cure for the kids, exactly.

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