Yes, perhaps it was mainly the appearance and expectation (and aspirational goal) of monogamy that dominated. Sure. I don't think that detracts from the followi

Yes, perhaps it was mainly the appearance and expectation (and aspirational goal) of monogamy that dominated. Sure. I don't think that detracts from the following thesis: namely that traditional social structures are eroding as a result of tipping the balance in society towards female-centric sexual strategy (as explained in my OP). I quoted the new low in marriage statistic, for example. The reason this is significant, whether it is actual monogamy or perceived monogamy that is dying, is because a lot of men will begin losing their incentive to be invested in society (the latter, the hope of monogamy and reproduction, still provides incentive). I'd also wager that a lot more women in older ages (40+) are less happy; actually there's evidence for this too, [1]. I'd also wager that the unhappiest are those who are unmarried or are married to partners they find significantly less desirable than previous hook ups in their younger years. [1] - http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/astounding-increase-in-antidepressant-use-by-americans-201110203624 http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/astounding-increase-in-an...