Hi
Someone I know who's been living in the DR for about 10 years told me that it is very common in the DR for a man to have one "main wife" with children, but to also have more women with children on the side. And that it's not a secret, that it's accepted and not looked at as anything strange. And that those women know about the other "wifes".
Now, coming from Europe, this is really strange for me.
I am just wondering if this is REALLY common (as in the majority of the people live like that).
Are there families in the DR that have more "western" morals concerning this issue? Or would THAT be the exception?
Does it have anything to do with being poor/rich/middle class?
Maybe some dominicans can give me some insight.
Thank you
Simone
Someone I know who's been living in the DR for about 10 years told me that it is very common in the DR for a man to have one "main wife" with children, but to also have more women with children on the side. And that it's not a secret, that it's accepted and not looked at as anything strange. And that those women know about the other "wifes".
Now, coming from Europe, this is really strange for me.
I am just wondering if this is REALLY common (as in the majority of the people live like that).
Are there families in the DR that have more "western" morals concerning this issue? Or would THAT be the exception?
Does it have anything to do with being poor/rich/middle class?
Maybe some dominicans can give me some insight.
Thank you
Simone