Have you read it? A NY Times bestseller subtitled, How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships. I'm in the middle of it now. A bunch of people I know recommended it, including my daughter, one of my therapists and the cashier at Good Vibrations.
So far, it's a pretty convincing argument that for most of human history, when we lived as foragers, we did not live in single pair-bonds but lived in societies that shared resources, including mates. That agrarian culture, which is relatively recent, is responsible for the ascent of monogamy as an ideal and brought with it the notion of women and children as property.
I recommend the book. It's sometimes repetitive, but the evidence is compelling and it makes you think about living more cooperatively with others. If you've read it, please comment.
An anonymous reader commented on how difficult it is to let go of societal expectations brought on or reinforced by one's family of origin. That really resonates with me. You work so hard to create something and have to ask yourself, is this what I want?
Happiness: a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Or this definition: PERMA
So far, it's a pretty convincing argument that for most of human history, when we lived as foragers, we did not live in single pair-bonds but lived in societies that shared resources, including mates. That agrarian culture, which is relatively recent, is responsible for the ascent of monogamy as an ideal and brought with it the notion of women and children as property.
I recommend the book. It's sometimes repetitive, but the evidence is compelling and it makes you think about living more cooperatively with others. If you've read it, please comment.
An anonymous reader commented on how difficult it is to let go of societal expectations brought on or reinforced by one's family of origin. That really resonates with me. You work so hard to create something and have to ask yourself, is this what I want?
Happiness: a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Or this definition: PERMA
- Pleasure (tasty foods, warm baths, etc.),
- Engagement (or flow, the absorption of an enjoyed yet challenging activity),
- Relationships (social ties have turned out to be extremely reliable indicator of happiness),
- Meaning (a perceived quest or belonging to something bigger), and
- Accomplishments (having realized tangible goals).
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