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Certainly things could go wrong. But I would argue having a set of people in established, stable relationships is better than either A) having unattached astron
by drcube 14y ago
Certainly things could go wrong. But I would argue having a set of people in established, stable relationships is better than either A) having unattached astronauts who will inevitably try to start relationships with each other, leading to a dangerous space soap opera, or B) having a unisex, hetero crew and expecting them to be celibate for years with no problem.
- omarchowdhury 14y agoSeriously, if people can make celibate vows on the surface and keep them, they can do it in space, especially if they are selfless enough to realize what they are doing is to benefit their species; personal gratification being set aside. Monks can train themselves to be celibate, where sexual thoughts and feelings become superfluous and uninteresting, so why not astronauts? It's all about discipline. And there's always the option of having plenty of sex before going up and self-relief when you need it. If pleasure is more important to someone than advancing humanity, then by all means stay on the ground.
- waterlesscloud 14y agoThere are literally millions of people who are capable of having transitory relationships that end with a manageable amount of drama. Really, this is not an issue at all.