I am happy to inform you, dear reader, that progressives have finally found a way to embrace traditional monogamy. Yes, in their usual peculiar manner, they have gotten to the point where they can embrace one-on-one relationships without feeling like they are perpetuating traditional, patriarchal norms.

Vice’s Nick Levine has written a new piece detailing how many progressives are embracing monogamy and celebrating its merits. Yes, you read that right. Vice, a far-leftist publication, is actually celebrating what they call “radical monogamy.”

The author spoke with Robyn Ochs, a speaker, and activist, about her journey towards radical monogamy. Levine writes:

To explain the concept, she draws a contrast between “reflexive monogamy” – blindly accepting that it is somehow morally superior to have just one sexual partner – and the more informed and conscious choice of radical monogamy.

“From the day we’re born, there’s an overarching presumption that we’ll grow up, fall in love with someone of the ‘opposite’ gender, get married and be monogamous,” Ochs explains. “As I grew and healed, I reached a place where it became clear to me that there is agency and power in questioning these cultural norms.”

She’s right. Among progressives, the idea that one would blindly accept monogamy as a tradition is anathema. But, like others of her ilk, she automatically assumes that everyone just forms monogamous relationships without any thought. Ochs came through her journey by trying to “shout out the cultural noise around what type of relationship I should want, and ask myself instead, what do I want.”

To put it simply, Ochs came to the conclusion that she desired a one-on-one relationship by taking the time to consider the matter herself, without being compelled or persuaded by the culture.

Another individual named Jericho Vincent told Levine why they chose radical monogamy and how their experiences led to that choice. From Vice:

“Radical monogamy works for me because I’ve always wanted a gigantic love. I wanted to be one person’s joy and delight and I wanted them to be mine,” they say. “Then I grew up and I was told that was ridiculous, unrealistic and unhealthy, so I gave up on monogamy and practised polyamory. But now I’ve come around to believing that all those other people’s messages were wrong. If approached with intentionality, effort and a willingness to grow, it is possible to have a love that’s big and magical.”

For those who don’t know, “polyamory” is the belief that one can be in love with multiple people at the same time. Indeed, many practice polyamorous relationships, in which groups of three or more people live together as an item — ostensibly because they all love one another.

Men, get your minds out of the gutter, and don’t even think about trying to persuade your wives or girlfriends to consider this. Oh wait, did I just accidentally promote traditional relationships? Please accept my humble apologies.

But does Vincent’s statement about wanting to be “one person’s joy and delight” ring true? Of course, it does – at least to most regular folks. But I’ll address that a bit later.

Vincent also described how they view the dynamic of one-on-one relationships:

“If I’m bored and hungry for something new or dissatisfied with some element of my partner, instead of seeking to meet those needs in other intimate relationships, I face these issues and hold myself and my partner responsible for keeping our relationship vital and exciting for both of us.”

Vincent went on to say they hope more like themselves would embrace radical monogamy, and that people should not assume that polyamory is the only “enlightened and progressive” choice for relationships.

“Some people really do want monogamy,” they said. “I think that’s a healthy desire and I hope that for those who want it, radical monogamy will offer a totally new portal to a joyful, healthy, magical kind of love.”

You may have already noticed that the way the article describes “radical monogamy” is a lot like what us normal folks would just refer to as “monogamy.” That’s because it is the exact same thing. Yes, I know I just blew your mind, but it’s true.

Of course, it is worth noting that non-traditional relationships, i.e. same-sex couples can, and typically are, monogamous. However, the point still stands. While progressives may not view monogamy as superior to polyamory, the proof is in the proverbial pudding. Most people desire one-on-one couplings, and it is not just because of cultural influences. Yes, throughout history, we have seen many different types of relationships, some of which are undesirable in 2022. But even then, the vast majority were made up of two people, and two people only.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this historical and cultural norm, and the fact that some progressives have slammed traditional relationships is telling. But what is even more telling is that there seems to be at least some pushing back against it. Either way, it is a good thing that even far-leftists are seeing the value in monogamy, even if they come to it from a different angle. After all, monogamy is monogamy, right?