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Why is polygamy so frowned upon in the West? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Asking this as a Qatari with a polygamous father. My father’s second wife is Swedish and I know it was a tough pill to swallow for her family and friends back home.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

To add to this: If both men and women are allowed to have multiple spouses (which is the only fair way to do it), how do you deal with situations where a husband has multiple wives who has multiple husbands who also have multiple spouses? This sounds like a nightmare

That sounds Denobulan, LOL.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Ha that was my first thought too!

[–] ironhydroxide 1 points 1 week ago

A theoretical way is explained in the book "the moon is a harsh mistress"