What are your thoughts on an open relationship? (Page 3)

Question

My boyfriend and I had a long talk last night about open relationships. What are your thoughts. Good or bad idea?

naturalbornsinner · Answer

They should only exist for gender opposites. Don't need two of the same. But makes sense if you're with a guy and go open so you can be with a girl and vice versa.  My current situation.

HAMD7 · Answer

Depends i think it's a good idea as u feel free and no need to hide anything feelings are all around you but our community might not like it

MarkGerrits · Answer

it's a lack of loyalty and commitment. I don't like that.

th0tsauce · Answer

I'm down for it! It's honestly what I'd prefer

Saloth · Answer

Ir it's just for a sport, sexual experience and fulfilling desires and u don't engage emotionally then sure, it's healthy. Recently I've found out its part of my nature and safer comparing to permanent 💔

Peachman · Answer

Personally I dont like the idea but I accept that others like it, but I dont get why you would want it long term

chitwan · Answer

obviously it's a good idea in a relationship we should discuss each and every thing with each other...

MaggieMae1995 · Answer

I've never had one, but I have been with people that are in them. It is a pretty cool concept.

Underduress · Answer

Why bother with a relationship, just stay single and do as you please. Same thing no?

Rissyanne · Answer

Bad why have a relationship if you are just going to screw around?

adamjanovic · Answer

I've never been in one. I think that personally it's not right for me, but it could be right for some people.

Johnagain · Answer

I think it is a good alternative to the pressure of monogamy. In the right hands, open relationships can beat the jealousy thing. But, it is NOT FOR EVERYONE!

Shaft50 · Answer

Can I ask whether it was boyfriend or yourself who was for the idea of the open relationship? I've done it before... the open relationship just pertaining to sex...

TheAbraxus · Answer

Depends a lot on the situation. Are y'all both truly open to it. Who proposed It? was it mainly one of the two vouching for it or did y'all both vouch for it in some way. You could try it for a bit and see how that goes.

Sebastian777 · Answer

Whats the point of a relationship if you're seeing other people?

DLTN1992 · Answer

Wow. What is wrong with today's generation. Seriously fucked in the mind.

tallyrae · Answer

good in theory. difficult in execution. jealousy is a real thing. it sucks.

rach_adams · Answer

i don't think it matters what we think as long as you both as comfortable with it.

akadatank44 · Answer

Let's just call it what it is, an excuse to cheat on your partner.

Emanmkh · Answer

My boneless pizza says they are great (probably, I don't really know)! But really I'd says that's a bad idea. because most people aren't without insecurity and it will eventually create feels of inadequacy.

4bidden · Answer

if the social norm of monogamy didn't exist... this would not be a question... men get a boner even in a committed relationship looking at other women... is that cheating... these are all social walls created by humans... rather be honest and enjoy

Judson · Answer

Bad idea. Best to commit to each other and not have stray sexual partners coming and going.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Not something i would want with a girl that I'm suppose to love.

TuMeManques · Answer

I can't see any feasible way that would be good in the long (Or probably even short) run.

BertMacklinFBI · Answer

The idea doesn't bother me, it's just something I wouldn't do.

potatoglue · Answer

great idea as long as you have rules in place to help to keep disputes away from the relationship

Anonymous · Answer

Other people can do it if they want (only if both are aware and agree on it of course. Otherwise it's cheating..)

For me, NO WAY. I get way too jealous. I only have eyes for him so he should treat me the same. 👀

BackupWeirdo · Answer

I think both partners have to agree to it or else it'll be cheating but just don't expect it to last

phobos2121 · Answer

my wife and I have a one sided open relationship. I get to have some on the side. I is great we both love it. I say you go for it if you think it will be fun.

BraveHeart97 · Answer

If you guys are up for it, then I don't see why not. I can't do it and the concept of open relationships never made sense to me. If I wanted to fuck many people as possible, I'll prefer to be single.

OlderGuy965 · Answer

As long as it's mutual. I'm fucking 3 or 4 different women at any given time. But they all know it's casual. Albeit I'm fucking one way more than the others.

acaurelia · Answer

Personally i would never want an open relationship because i want my man all to myself.

ATuairiscean · Answer

For me - It is asking for trouble - I want to be an one woman man for her to be an one man woman

Iron_Man · Answer

Horrible idea that's a license to cheat it will never last

abundantlyrich · Answer

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macix670 · Answer

Disgusting, std's risk and too much drama. I don't need that in my life.

Anonymous · Answer

Bad idea for the guy, as the female you will have an endless ability to fuck guys constantly but he will have a hard time getting many women to sleep with him in the first place, even less will be willing when they know he has a partner already.

Regular1 · Answer

Bad idea. You basically become friends with benefits to each other. Just one in a group of current sex partners.

lMike · Answer

bad idea... u bring other people in its not much of a partnership anymore, more like really good friends with benefits

awesomespoken · Answer

I think a relationship can survive anything as long as you're honest about it and don't lie, when the communication is there. So I think an open relationship should be on the table

reviewedbeef · Answer

good if you and your partner are truelly devoted maybe have boundaries and dont hide any thing but still then i my self like swinging where we are in the same room at least lol

activemyhrt · Answer

bad idea. probably just wants to hang other people or someone specific. girls have way more options so if you do it, he might get salty if you find partners faster and more easily

lelion · Answer

Go for it if you're both comfortable. It's a bad idea if on of you two isn't completely into it.

Prof_Don · Answer

Whatever makes them happy! Not everyone is into a one-on-one relationship dynamic!

Anonymous · Answer

I think it works out well for some people. I prefer it. I recommend you both read the book "Opening Up" by Tristan Taormino.

Anonymous · Answer

Not something that would last for a lot of people with jealousy and poor communication so common in pairs of two alone.

Anonymous · Answer

I has a ldr. The only thing that sucks is that you can't meet as often as in a short distance relationship. But I really loved the guy, maybe that's why it was good for me and felt really magical.

iamrobot0101 · Answer

this is a horrible idea. nobody benefits. its the exact same thing as a fling.

shaggy_dom · Answer

I think it's a great idea with the right person. gotta be totally​ on the same. page. no question

KXL1M · Answer

bad idea I mean what if one person in the relationship catches feelings for someone else or if you are both jealous

JuanFrank7 · Answer

I don't know you, but personally I tried before and I think is cool, if for nothing else at least is something diff. than the common norm

That2kKid21 · Answer

I'm all for it. I don't wanna deny a girl who wants to have sex just because I have a girlfriend. As long as that girlfriend is STILL your girlfriend, what's the problem?

Rubygirl7 · Answer

Honestly from what I've ever known or heard I think generally for the most part it's the type of thing that plays out very different in reality than theory!!

Anonymous · Answer

What's the point really? Just seems to me it's an unnecessary "relationship" just like a forced label.  All my relationships are open. I do what I want and I don't ask questions

Tengjy · Answer

From me as a guy a big ol nono. if my SO would ask me about that i would just break out in laughter

Anonymous · Answer

Whats the difference between being in an open relationship and being swingers? I ask because if you want to know what could actually happen watch "Open Marriage"

Words_and_Wisdom · Answer

I'd do it. It's personally my preference. Otherwise, if either partner has trust issues or jealousy issues it'll likely not work.

keenbeen21 · Answer

if you and your boyfriend are comfortable and 100% ready to go with you shouldn't need to ask us, it's your lives

Hotguy89 · Answer

Bad idea. It's not what relationships are about! But if that's what ya want then a relationship isn't your cup of tea

Anonymous · Answer

A relationship offers different rewards to it's participants (love being the normal purpose to a relationship) and is very casual, you needn't invest in it too deeply
I wouldn't want to be in such a relationship

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