Hello All,

I used to spend a great deal of time reading the /r/relationshipadvice threads prior to knowing about TRP. Since I've started reading TRP and am dealing with my own dating debacles I've come to a realization that I'd like some insight on. My realization is this:

I'm starting to think that the entire concept of SO's/relationships/exclusivity/marriage/etc. is all BS made up through our own civilization. What I mean is, if you look at animalistic behaviors, no two animals EVER remain faithful to each other. When the Alpha male silverback Gorilla comes into the picture, he will fuck ANY female he wants. I guess what I'm getting at is, are we as a society trying to force the concept of exclusivity/marriage/relationships with SO's/etc. on ourselves? Are we fighting the tides by attempting to stay faithful to a SO? I feel like its in our nature to want different sexual partners and this point is being further made clear to me everyday as I see new marriage statistics pop up that indicate >50% of them FAIL. The same for relationships.

At this point, I'm not sure I ever want emotional investment into a romantic partner ever again. I'm not trying to sound bitter, I'm just being honest. As much as I'd like to be faithful to someone, either I'd end up cheating or she would.

Thoughts?