Part of decolonizing is simply learning about colonization, something most people were never taught. Most people are unaware that compulsory monogamy is a system shaped by colonial, religious, and patriarchal forces. Many people struggle with it, not because they’re broken or immoral, but because monogamy was imposed, not chosen. The high rates of infidelity, disconnection, and resentment we see today point to a deeper truth: this model doesn’t work for everyone, and it was never designed with e