Dan Savage is known for his criticism of monogamy. But what is he missing and why does he think it’s a disaster waiting to happen? Listen as Jayson takes a swing in Dan’s direction.
Dan Savage’s full speech can be found here:
SHOWNOTES:
- Introducing Dan Savage 1:30
- Dan Savage on why monogamy does not work 3:00
- Is every monogamous relationship a disaster waiting to happen? 5:30
- The potency of ‘leaning in’ 7:00
- Monogamy as an expression of learning to love 9:00
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Thanks for pushing back Jayson with Dan Savage. I like the way you explained it. I just think it’s slightly an escape from facing oneself wholeheartedly when there is more than one sexual life going on . Complicated and easier to bail on your partner and on yourself ..
Thanks for sharing your experience Denise and listening in =)
Really appreciate the reframe Jayson around the fantasy of easy, blissful monogamy versus the reality of challenging/real world monogamy in an intimate partnership. And hell yes! I sign up for that challenge, embracing monogamy with my one sweetie along with the growth and stumbles and disconnection and harmony and fulfillment that implies.
Great, thanks Andy =)