[A.A. Cunningham]

I just think that expecting a man to remain celibate for life, is just setting a lot of men up for failure.

A lot of men aren't called to the consecrated life. That's why the formation process is such a lengthy one. However, your rationalization is the same used by many married men to justify engaging in infidelity. After all, monogamy is a lot to ask of someone who can't or won't control his libido.

However, no one should be surprised when a good amount of them break this vow.

Quantify "a good amount".

[kara37]

>>A lot of men aren't called to the consecrated life.<<

True, but they are men all the same. It's funny that so many keep bringing up marriage fidelity, when a reported 70% of married men cheat. I'm sure not rationalizing or condoning this behavior. I'm just stating the unfortunate facts.

>>Quantify “a good amount”.<<

I'm no expert, but the few polls and books that have been written put the number anywhere from 20 to 50 percent. I would guess that it is probably somewhere in the middle.