Last night’s Cultured Pearl Salon was completely fascinating. Psychosexual and relationship therapist Shanta Gyanchand gave an insightful talk and then led a most stimulating discussion on the subject of monogamy. Is serial monogamy (as opposed to lifetime) really a better outcome for women who have been cast aside for another? In poligamous relationships that woman would become head of the household… Is deception and lies more painful than the actual act of cheating? Can a relationship be stronger as a result? Are there acceptable reasons for cheating? Is it just a question of wanting to be the most special person in another’s life? Are certain types of men and women more likely to cheat?
It is essential to provoke thought and quite delightful to do it in charming surroundings with a group of like-minded and engaged individuals.
We were bouncing around other ideas for philosophical discussions. “What is happiness?” Any thoughts?