I think the statement that I sometimes hear, that people should not be monogamous because we're not, by nature, monogamous creatures is b.s. There are a lot of things about people that are natural (tendencies towards violence, for example) that are socialized out of us. We have the power to go against choices that are "naturally ingrained."
That said, I have no problem with non-monogamous relationships as long as both people are down with it and the honesty/trust is there. I think it would be difficult for me, however, but I wouldn't rule it out entirely. I think that as long as honesty and trust are a given, you can bring a lot more to the table than you can if you don't trust the person.
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