It further occurred to me that family breakdown would be far easier to manage if: people were less devoted to the idea that romantic relationships are permanent and either monogamous diamorous, and approached separation with more
equanimity; monogamous or diamorous relationships were entered into with the
same degree of contemplation and intentionality as polyamorous relationships; imbalances of power, knowledge and resources were less tolerated; and, women's formal equality were accompanied by substantive political, social and economic equality.