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Norms' Relativity & Criteria

Whether or not that makes him a good husband or father is up for debate, but there is no doubt that he is an interesting and complex individual.….

The man’s phone sat in the middle of his desk, surrounded by a mess of papers, coffee cups, and other detritus. The wallpaper was a photo of a smiling toddler, his new son.

The man had remarried last year, after his first wife had divorced him following allegations of domestic violence. His new wife also had a child from a previous relationship, and the two of them had quickly bonded with the toddler.

The man was a successful businessman, and he seemed to have everything he could ever want: a loving family, a thriving career, and a comfortable lifestyle. But there was something about him that made people uncomfortable. He was always looking for something new, and he seemed to have a wandering eye.

Some people whispered that he was a womanizer, while others said that he was simply a man who enjoyed the company of women. But whatever the case may be, it was clear that he was not content with just one wife.

The man was already looking for a third wife, and he was not shy about it. He would often flirt with women in public, and he had even been known to proposition them.

His current wife was aware of his philandering ways, but she seemed to tolerate it. Perhaps she was afraid of losing him, or perhaps she simply didn’t care. Whatever the reason, she seemed content to let him have his way.

The man’s behavior was certainly unusual, but it was not necessarily abnormal. After all, there are many men who are serial daters or who have multiple wives. In some cultures, this is even considered to be the norm.

Relative and Arbitrary
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Cultural
Social
Contextual
Norms and Values
Normality
Criteria
Judgments
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Situation 1
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Ultimately, whether or not the man’s behavior is considered to be normal is a matter of opinion. There is no right or wrong answer, and it all depends on your own personal beliefs and values.

However, one thing is for sure: the man is certainly not afraid to live his life on his own terms. He is a risk-taker, and he is always looking for new experiences. Whether or not that makes him a good husband or father is up for debate, but there is no doubt that he is an interesting and complex individual.

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