• chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    I think you mean “conflating”, not correlating. I’m not comparing two disparate data points.

    Both of the things you described are the same sides of a coin, but with the commitment slider moved around a bit. Much of what I said applies to both.

    Polycules, in your description, might be more “successful”, but that’s only because there isn’t any real commitment. If the relationship falls apart, oh well move on. That’s barely a tick on the slider from a fuck buddy and two ticks away from one night stands.

    Again, everybody should be allowed to do whatever they want. Freedom in sexuality is important. I just don’t think these relationships are successful in the majority of cases and I prefer a stable relationship with someone I know will be there throughout my whole life. I have no doubt that I’ll die before I ever considered leaving my SO because I’m in it for the long haul.