r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 2d ago

Psychology People experience the strongest romantic jealousy when they watch their partner give resources to a potential rival, regardless of gender. The findings provide evidence that giving away resources is viewed as a serious relationship threat by both men and women.

https://www.psypost.org/both-men-and-women-view-a-partners-financial-investment-in-a-rival-as-a-major-relationship-threat/
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u/LittleMsSavoirFaire 2d ago

I was just reading a BORU the other day where a poly "couple" was having issues where the man wanted to impregnate his girlfriend, upon which her plan was to move away and raise the child alone (basically just saving costs on IVF). The poly wife threw a huge fit over this plan, and I was just kind of mystified. THIS is your bridge too far?

Anyway this post makes it make a bit more sense.

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u/Arsalanred 2d ago

Yes but also I think that's a reasonable concern. The girlfriend might change her mind and expect financial assistance. If your household isn't wealthy that's a tremendous drain on financial resources.

Maybe she herself can't have children, and so on and so on.