stackyFACTSPledging eternal loyalty is fundamentally a strict consolidation of market power.
Pledging eternal loyalty is fundamentally a strict consolidation of market power. By formally exiting the dating pool and agreeing to mutual exclusivity, two individuals essentially form a cartel, locking out all outside competitors and enforcing steep penalties for any breach of contract. It is the ultimate restriction of free exchange, perfectly designed to heavily protect the shared, highly specialized internal investments.
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