Genes and monogamy/polyamory

[figmo]

This article features a study that says the tendency to be monogamous vs. polyamorous may be genetic.

I would have preferred they use less judgemental language in describing polyamory (why couldn't they just say meadow moles prefer multiple partners?), but the core information in the article is IMHO interesting.

Comments

I agree that it is fascinating stuff

[rmjwell.livejournal.com]

I was going to ask how long until the article was horribly misinterpreted but the answer is clearly, "Before I got around to posting this." :-)

Re: I agree that it is fascinating stuff

[scottscidmore.livejournal.com]

It's simple:

Studies in humans have also suggested that the same brain pathways involved in forming romantic relationships may also be involved in drug addiction.

This means that the War on Drugs must be expanded to cover romantic relationships.

Re: I agree that it is fascinating stuff

[figmo.livejournal.com]

The "preachy" overtone of the article bothered me. Instead of talking about "orientation clash," they use the "cheating partner" scenario.

I do think the tendency to prefer monogamy vs. polyamory has genetic roots, and thus I see judging someone on that basis up there with judging someone by eye color.