> It's not about expectation, but commitment. I think this is the main point. People nowadays don't want commitment, and when they have it they don't respect

> It's not about expectation, but commitment. I think this is the main point. People nowadays don't want commitment, and when they have it they don't respect it anyway. I think this attitude will sooner or later change back, when the bill will come due. Life is full of challenges and hardships, and having somebody you committed to and who's committed does help deal with stuff. I think the raise in popularity of polyamory is largely a proxy measure for the raise in selfishness.