Good discussion. I’ve tried to comment on your thoughts:
Stringpuller
Just to make sure we are clear, what I am referring to is to "Self-Aware" Serial Monogamy. Again, nothing new, and clearly sustainable for society. (further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monogamy)
My point here is that in the past, I think people have gotten into Serial Monogamy without realizing it, just find themselves miserable and desperate down the road. But what if you actively prepare for it?
The ‘new member’ comment was probably unnecessary. This is just a topic of discussion like everything else.
LARaider85
I completely see your point about the kids. That is why I would agree that if someone is to do this, the better if the person commits to a certain number of parental care years. Say 10 years, say 15 years, it could be even 25 if you want. But again, all within the original plan.
About the woman, well, in all fairness they don't know/(do they care?) how men would read when they are the ones initiating the break up. Moreover, in these modern times, I dare to say , if you don't want to, you don't need to make this plan alone, it could be something shared with your couple too.
BillyPilgrim
Agreed. This can be solved by including X number of parental care years in the mentioned plan. I would think that any young adult would understand such decision. It is a cruel world out there, and Disney live happy forever after ideals are clearly not a good depiction of the real world.
MatureDJ
I didn’t say it was easy. But I believe is completely achievable for the average man that has his life somewhat together.
RazorRambo
Related to LARaider85 and BillyPilgrim comments. I recognize that I did not elaborate much on this, on purpose. After all, some people choose to care, some people don’t.
If you care, then you could bypass this problem including X number of parental care years that you deem necessary, then proceed.
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Some things I am trying to get across here, is that a plan like this might work to
a) provide stability and peace of mind to have a family, probably lacking if you stay in “thrill of the hunt” mode
b) save you the problems of “love wearing off” as the years go by.
c) remain in frame, don't get too comfortable, never see game as not necessary anymore
General consensus is that attraction and love will go away, and will get replaced by routine and some shared interests in the best of the cases.
Also, if you are getting into a, or end up staying into a LTR because of money, property, status and whatever else, then that is another story.