The Freedom to Choose

Our society believes that monogamy is not only the right way, but almost the only right way to build a loving relationship. This notion has been instilled in us since childhood, but Masha Halevy, author of "Polyamory. The Freedom to Choose," questions it. We are used to thinking that monogamy is natural for humans, but how much truth and how much myth? In today‘s world, it is becoming increasingly obvious that there are many options for building relationships. Accepting this gives one a choice and, made consciously, it takes on much more power and validity. According to Masha Halevi, if one chooses monogamy, one should make it consciously, not out of lack of alternatives! Thus the author goes beyond the topic of monogamous and non-monogamous relationships and explores love relationships as such. It looks at the benefits of monogamy and the problems associated with it, raising issues of cheating, sexuality, and communication within a couple. This audiobook also describes the alternatives to monogamy that exist, with an emphasis on both the new possibilities and the difficulties faced by people who are ready to move into an open relationship. The book was written from the perspective of a heterosexual person and explores the relationship between a man and a woman. Nevertheless, much of the information is relevant to people of other sexual orientations as well.