Sometimes you’re together, sometimes you’re not, sometimes you’re with other people. Just what the hell are you two? Read to find out!
Just what is an open relationship?
To put it simply, an open relationship is a relationship where both parties (that means you and your partner) have an agreement where either of you are allowed to also see other people despite being together. You’re both not necessarily committed to each other, but you are in a relationship.
Common Open Relationship Questions
Is an open relationship like polyamory?
Not quite. In a sense that polyamory usually means you would like to invite another person in a relationship, while an open relationship typically means just having sex with other people (without forming emotional relations). But there has been arguments that people who are in open relationships are generally polyamorous, or eventually will be.
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Are there rules to an open relationship?
That depends. Usually, yes, to set some boundaries so that people in the relationship won’t get hurt. Because it is still a relationship. The rules these people normally set are for emotional boundaries with other people, sexual boundaries, talking about who is cool to hookup with and who isn’t, how many times a week is it acceptable, how to still keep the relationship going, etc. It takes time and experience to establish these set of rules, but ultimately both you and your partner will have to experiment and see what works.
Is it bad to be in an open relationship?
A tricky question, but I still have to say it depends on your situation. Are you trying to save your relationship by “opening” it? Or are you not ready to fully commit and would like to test the waters with your partner? An open relationship is an agreement where having sexual relations with other people okay. So while cheating is considered wrong in regular relationships, it’s the entire point of open relationships.
How to ask my partner for an open relationship?
This is a tough one. Asking for an open relationship isn’t usually taken well when done wrong. Most people think it shouldn’t be a huge matter and can be solved easily, but you need to consider your partner’s thoughts and emotions when asking this. You don’t want them to feel like they’re not enough. First, figure out if this is what you truly want and what you want out of it, then find a good time to talk about it, go through with how you’re going to say it, and make sure you’re doing it with respect.
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Pros and Cons of an Open Relationship
Being in a relationship but still allowed to sleep with other people…. sounds like a dream? Think again. There are advantages and disadvantages to being in an open relationship, it’s not all sex and rainbows. Let me list some of the pros and cons of an open relationship (these all apply vice versa);
Pros of an Open Relationship:
- Makes you communicate more
- You can pursue your interests and wants when your partner doesn’t want to
- Different sexual experiences
- No pressure to fulfill your partner’s sexual needs
Cons of an Open Relationship:
- There’s a risk of jealousy
- Emotional pain towards your partner when you have sex with someone else
- Risk of disease to/from your partner
- Risk of lowered self esteem
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Is It Healthy To Be In An Open Relationship?
There’s a lot of research that says being in a consensual open relationship can be fulfilling and satisfactory, though they don’t normally have a conclusion of whether those said relationships last or were ever successful. What’s always important in open relationships, polyamory, or any other non-monogamous activities is mutual consent and constant communication.
Studies show that relationships where one partner is non-monogamous while the other is monogamous is nearly three times more dissatisfied with the relationship compared to those who are mutually monogamous/non-monogamous.
Conclusion
If you are single, finding an open relationship might be easier for you because you don’t have a partner who you need to consider. But if you’re in a relationship, it’s very easy to make your partner feel inadequate when bringing up an open relationship. Ultimately, open relationships require effort, tons of communication, and trust.
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