tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post2004592027945197089..comments2024-03-22T19:50:16.947-04:00Comments on Classy and Fabulous: Let's Talk Polygamists.Classy Fab Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657528206098219881noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-77021789627804295062010-10-03T17:18:46.752-04:002010-10-03T17:18:46.752-04:00New to your blog- had to comment on this!
Sister ...New to your blog- had to comment on this! <br />Sister Wives is...eh..interesting. My roomies were so appalled and disgusted by it but I think basically what you said at the beginning of your post- that it's their choice- not hurting anyone else and who am I to judge! <br /><br />I also def agree that there are many men like this that don't necessarily label themselves as a polygamist- but act in the same ways.. and sadly I know a handful of them!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071869913614551382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-31236766249501828102010-10-01T23:17:25.248-04:002010-10-01T23:17:25.248-04:00I am SOO excited to have just found your blog!!
...I am SOO excited to have just found your blog!! <br /><br />This post really made me think... I am scratching my head here... I'll have to get back to you on this one! ;)<br /><br />Looking forward to following you!Jenni@Story of My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396354837060085305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-32697047563328102502010-10-01T18:15:39.626-04:002010-10-01T18:15:39.626-04:00I won't watch it either. I think that someone...I won't watch it either. I think that someone who decides to make the decision to go along with something like that either really doesn't have a real choice or they have a mental/emotional problem that others are taking advantage off. No matter how I look at it, I can't justify it.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372830843738186968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-63290320426899345782010-09-29T21:47:00.494-04:002010-09-29T21:47:00.494-04:00Heard about this show, saw the previews, can't...Heard about this show, saw the previews, can't bring myself to watch it. I can pretend I am not judgmental, but I agree 100% with you. There's no difference in what this man is doing here, compared to men who are married or in relationships, they seek for love or affection elsewhere, outside of their relationship. It angers me.<br />He isn't hurting anyone, but it's painting a picture that it's "okay" for a man to love multiple women, openly.BelleinBowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15737801342110577572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-2467954652626806382010-09-29T21:29:36.003-04:002010-09-29T21:29:36.003-04:00While I have ZERO desire to be a polygamist, I tot...While I have ZERO desire to be a polygamist, I totally get why they do it and think its OK! Which is weird I guess, and may or may not be biased from watching Big Love, but as long as the women choose that, so be it! I also think the idea of a Huge family and extra parents to share responsibilities, especially in the case of death, is a nice option to have.lg2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/03207586391244724669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-85822429541431287752010-09-29T21:26:57.681-04:002010-09-29T21:26:57.681-04:00Love this! I watched on Sunday and all I kept thin...Love this! I watched on Sunday and all I kept thinking was that it was glorified cheating and that they were using religion to justify it. I can't imagine sharing my husband with anyone and would NOT put up with that. I do think men who cheat and have lots of women are basically polygamists, they just don't say they're "married" to all these women.<br /><br />I do agree though, that since it's not hurting me and they're all consenting adults, then whatever.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292564472177993607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-52967227981751775252010-09-29T20:14:36.532-04:002010-09-29T20:14:36.532-04:00I get what your saying, and I agree with you. I n...I get what your saying, and I agree with you. I never thought about it from that angle. I did read something interesting the other day from someone who said that people are getting way too worked up over this, because it's no different than gay couples. He says that it's the same argument: they are truly in love, aren't hurting anyone, and are outcast for their belief. And someone mentioned that it is still illegal, but what I think is happening in this situation is that he is either legally married to only one, (or possibly none) of the women. Which, of course, makes it totally legal - they just live as husband and wives.<br /><br />I have my opinion, but I will spare you (at least as a blog comment) :) Are you going to keep watching? I think I will, for at least awhile!The Ratpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722650061338439852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-6688325199379788622010-09-29T14:18:20.000-04:002010-09-29T14:18:20.000-04:00Oh this is so WRONG on so many levels. I saw a pr...Oh this is so WRONG on so many levels. I saw a preview for the show and the man and his wives were on the Today Show the other day. They are all koo koo!beckylbranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365921931248029429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-60248501649579967182010-09-29T11:28:07.917-04:002010-09-29T11:28:07.917-04:00I haven't seen this show and likely won't ...I haven't seen this show and likely won't watch it. But, you do have an interesting point. <br /><br />And, to Leigh, your questions made me smile. Most women have a hard enough time picking up after one husband. Who wants more than one? :) One is all I could handle.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510971989522522535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-24551654569263832802010-09-29T11:23:56.262-04:002010-09-29T11:23:56.262-04:00I agree you! great post!
Although that show &quo...I agree you! great post!<br /><br />Although that show "sister wives" totally skeeves me out, I am THANKFUL to live in America where we are able to express religious freedom, which they definitely are. (although, they are being investigated right now, which i don't think is fair.) <br /><br />It's not my personal beliefs of what is right and noble. But it's not my choice for my life. I don't judge, but I DEFINITELY don't participate. In fact, it makes me think about those women and how they arrived at the point where this polygimist situation was OK with them. make you think, right?<br /><br />Anyway, like I said, not my problem. Happy Hump Day!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652297817063636016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-55007753065945727812010-09-29T11:14:40.569-04:002010-09-29T11:14:40.569-04:00What cracks me up is that he's now being inves...What cracks me up is that he's now being investigated for bigamy.<br /><br />Um... isn't it pretty clear that he has more than one wife? Isn't that what the show is about? I don't see the need for an "investigation."<br /><br />It's illegal in the US to be married to more than one person.<br /><br />My personal beliefs aside (which would not include supporting bigamy, but I'm with you, as a believer, we're called to love, not to judge), it's illegal. We have laws against it. Why waste money on an investigation, just follow the law and do what it says to do in this situation. LOL.<br /><br />Anyway, that's my soapbox. :)THE Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723115517394978327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-29828766118704810592010-09-29T10:20:50.710-04:002010-09-29T10:20:50.710-04:00Polygamy doesn't bother me in the least, as lo...Polygamy doesn't bother me in the least, as long as every individual CONSENTS to the marriage. Forcing young women into plural marriages is an entirely different, repulsive story, but if the man and all wives WANT to be married together, I say go for it. Who am I to decide who can and cannot be married as long as everyone is a willing participant? I am a full supporter of gay marriage because I don't think it's my right to pick and choose who should and shouldn't get to marry, and I feel pretty similar about this... once again, key word being that every participant CONSENTS.<br /><br />Personally, I think there's a HUGE difference between a polygamist and a cheater -- a polygamist has the approval of his wives to do what he does (hey, even that third wife said she was ONLY interested in marrying a family with sister wives; clearly, she was not forced). A cheater does not have the approval of his spouse to cheat on her. A polygamist can see multiple women at once and everyone is still happy. I do not know a single woman who was with a cheater that was in the least bit happy or content with the situation.<br /><br />Obviously the difference in opinion is that you are regarding polygamy as something awful, like cheating... but I don't see what the problem is as long as everyone is willing, so clearly in my eyes, it isn't anywhere near the same level as cheating behind the back of your spouse.Julie @ Bunsen Burner Bakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279523327409654066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-8406372712280464122010-09-29T10:15:35.277-04:002010-09-29T10:15:35.277-04:00I can respect polygamists, though. If you have a ...I can respect polygamists, though. If you have a grounded belief that you SHOULD behave in a certain way, and it doesn't harm anyone else, I'm all about it. If that is your belief, you go on an believe it. If you believe that a giant spaceship will pick us up and take us to Mars ... well, okay. If that gets you through the day, alright. <br /><br />If it's your belief, something that defines a part of your life, I'll respect your decisions.<br /><br />BUT ... if you're just a horny old goat who can't keep it in your pants ... totally different.<br /><br />I guess my point is that I distinguish the two, but I can see the similarities. I just think the intent is completely different.tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614130180180710002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-73536949210346823402010-09-29T10:15:17.097-04:002010-09-29T10:15:17.097-04:00I watched the show on Sunday night and couldn'...I watched the show on Sunday night and couldn't stop watching. For me personally, I could not imagine sharing my husband with two or three other woman. I am a very jealous person and I know that it would never be possible for me.<br /><br />I found it interesting when the one lady was talking about how she always wanted to be the third wife. Not for the husband, but because she wanted the companionship and help that came with the other two wives.<br /><br />How come a man is allowed or can have 3+ wives but woman never have 3+ husbands?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208084906252104079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-23074333304352613942010-09-29T09:50:10.715-04:002010-09-29T09:50:10.715-04:00I haven't seen this show yet but I'm intri...I haven't seen this show yet but I'm intrigued by the premise. It's certainly an interesting life choice. To answer your question, I can see your analogy about cheaters and polygamists, but I think the difference is the women. Women in polygamist marriages agree willingly (hopefully) to the situation. Not so with most women in unfaithful relationships. <br /><br />I'll have to check this show out sometime. Thanks for blogging about it!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301750140963605016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444897551318265393.post-25238686286973682072010-09-29T09:15:31.995-04:002010-09-29T09:15:31.995-04:00Love this post! I just watched Sister Wives yeste...Love this post! I just watched Sister Wives yesterday and at first was totally disgusted...then the other part of me was like, "hum, different strokes for different folks." I really liked all of the ladies and they seemed to be a nice and loving family. They are living in a way that isn't hurting anyone and they are taking care of their children and making their own way in the world, so really what's the big deal? But I still think it is strange. I hadn't really thought about the polygamist/cheater thing before but you have a point. I definitely see the comparisons now that you say that. I am definitely going to watch the show this season, and like I said before, I really like all the people...but I still stand by the fact that I think that it is strange, but whatever, it's their lives and if they want to live in that way, who am I to judge? Good post.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123779237747469831noreply@blogger.com