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Every man would be polygamous if they could afford it

Every man dreams of being polygamous. It is a custom they have been unable to let go of and one they would like to relive. If it was possible to go back to the days when men could marry a second wife to humble a rebellious first one, they would all go back there fast but as destiny would have it, they can only dream.

The economy keeps getting worse. The truth is that 90 per cent of the men who keep screaming about getting second wives will never earn enough to sustain the two families.

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