Felis Dating Project Statement:Monogamy is dead - at least the modern urban definition of monogamy that comes to mind. Webster's dictionary describes monogamy as "the state or custom of being married to one person at a time." This definition is quite old compared to how the western cosmopolitan cultures of the 21st century define monogamy. I postulate that monogamy today has several definitions: 1) Physical monogamy - being in an exclusive intimate relationship with only one partner and having sexual relations only with that partner. This definition goes against human nature, and has been largely ignored by the human race since the dawn of time. 2) Spiritual monogamy (another definition - soulmate) - being in a tender, intimate romantic/sexual relationship with one's most ideal match while also having sexual relations with other partners. In this type of monogamy the two partners finish each other's sentences, are acutely empathic of each other's pains, and overall can't live without each other, for their spirits are kindred. They trust each other implicitly and don't feel that a fleeting physical encounter with a stranger (or even with a friend) can break their spiritual bond. These are the people who would scream out the name of their beloved while having sex with a co-worker (which I personally don't recommend...ever). 3) Intellectual monogamy - having sexual relations with more than one partner while maintaining in an intimate relationship with a single partner who stimulates one's intellect and thirst for knowledge the most. This type of monogamy is largely prevalent among artists (literary visual and performance alike), where the emphasis is placed largely on ideas, intellect and talent. For these people having a stimulating conversation, exchanging ideas with, and learning from one's partner is far more vital for their sanity and happiness than an interchangeable fling. Lust for the flesh is very important to these people, for it helps get their creative juices flowing (pun intended), but love of the cerebrum will always determine who their constant partner will be and who will bring passion to their lives. Jokes aside, what interests me the most in artist pairings (heterosexual pairings specifically) is that no matter how respectful and supportive the partners are of each others ideas and talents, one of the partners will be more successful than the other. Historically, the professional success of male artists has overshadowed that of their spouses due to the Patriarchal structure of the high art milieu. In the 20th century alone, Krasner and Pollock, Taeuber and Arp, Kahlo and Rivera, Claudel and Rodin, the DeKoonings, the Delaunays are just a few examples of artist couples in which men became celebrated stars among the