A Plea for Monogamy

"A Plea for Monogamy" by Wilfrid Lay is a book from the early 1900s that looks closely at marriage and sex, especially the mental and emotional sides of staying with one partner. Lay believes many husbands don't really think about their marriages, causing problems for both the man and woman. He thinks it's better for couples to connect emotionally, instead of just seeing marriage as a deal or a way to get physical pleasure. The book starts by explaining why Lay wants to talk about marriage today. He thinks there's a problem with how men and women grow emotionally and mentally, leading to selfish and unhappy marriages. He suggests that a happy marriage comes from a husband who can guide and take care of his wife's feelings, promoting a type of love that mixes physical desire with emotional connection. The beginning of the book prepares readers for a more detailed study of love, pushing them to think about and change how they see relationships.