What do you think about open relationship?

[butterfly]

Do you think an open relationship works or is it just a fantasy?

[black]

I guess it's all about what works for you and your partner, right? From my perspective, the whole open relationship concept it's like choosing a game mode before you even start playing. Some folks are all in for the teamwork in co-op mode, while others might thrive on the challenge and freedom of a solo campaign. It's about setting up the rules and understanding what everyone's cool with before hitting the start button.

If you and your partner are open, honest, and seriously clear about what you're cool with, and what you're not, and you keep checking in with each other, then you're setting yourselves up for less drama.

And respect. Even if you're okay with seeing other people, you still gotta have a ton of respect for your main partner's feelings and boundaries. It's like being on the same team but also playing some side quests on your own. As long as you're both getting what you want out of the main storyline, it can work.

But, gotta say, it's not for everyone. Jealousy, insecurities, all that stuff can level up in this game. You've really gotta know yourself and your partner.

So, they're like any game strategy—effective for some, disastrous for others. Just make sure you're both actually enjoying the game and not just grinding through levels for the sake of it.

[SolitarySolace]

I think if you’re in an open relationship you don’t have the ability to love your main partner. If you actually loved your main partner you wouldn’t feel the need to be with or fuck anyone else. Something so intimate and meaningful shouldn’t be shared between multiple people otherwise how would it be able to remain special if it’s being given to others?

[AviatorTom]

For some couples, an open relationship can work, but not for all. Couples involved in swinging basically have an open relationship.

I've never been in an open relationship, and probably never will be, not because I'm against them, but my partner (whoever that has been) and I have never thought about it. We've always been secure in our own relationship.

[velvetheart]

While it's probably not something I'd personally settle for, I've seen it work for other people.

It can definitely work, but it depends on both sides' views and needs and requires A LOT of communication (not that an ordinary relationship doesn't, but you catch my drift).

It's not for everyone, sure, but worth giving a try if you think it might work for you:)

[Tinat]

I think open relationship is better. If a relationship should be open then it would be a healthy one.
To me having an open relationship is a way of showing how confident you are. Not all couples are like that. So it's a good thing to have an open relationship.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I don’t think about it at all, because I will never have it.

[HelpfulWoman]

it can easily work when done right.

unfortunately a lot of people will use it as a way to cheat with it "justified" rather then what its for.

Also there are going to be a flood of small minded soft cabbages who will not understand what a open relationship is who will just shout at how immoral the idea is. have fun with them XD

[Account]

Not for me, I am very possessive and I also tend to like people who are possessive. Also if I like someone there is no spot in my mind for anyone else and I happen to attract similar-minded people as well.

[sean1234]

Dear God how crazy!

If a "relationship" is to be "closed" then an open relationship can not exist. It's an open nothing. No love, no respect, no caring, no honesty, no morals, no values, no God, no life.

[MemeSupreme]

i think you probably gotta be mature to make that work

[Billlewis]

I've had several very productive semi open relationships, but the key to my success is that although she enjoys the freedom to date other guys whenever she wants, I remain impeccably faithful and exclusive to her at all times.

[mono_gram]

Open relationships seem sort of toxic to me because you're not devoted or committed to one person. But then again everyone has their own ways of expressing love, so it's those people's own choice.

[Nikki1989]

Just look at the 100 other times this has been asked in the past week. I am sick of having to explain our lifestyle for the last 9 years to the ignorant dummies on here.

[Berethor]

No real man would agree too adding other man, but he might agree add other woman.

[katiesmuff]

It's not something I would be interested in, but I don't judge those who choose that lifestyle. Nobody is getting hurt.

[Agape93]

It's not for everyone, or most people, but they can work

[pethouse]

No point being in a relationship if it’s open. In my opinion a relationship is like a house you build it together. an open relationship is like a home that no longer has windows and doors, anything can get in and muck things up

[XXTruthfulOgrexx]

Very rarely works out. Normally just ends destroying the primary relationship.

[Mr_twoface]

Those who can make it work, good for them. I wouldn't be able to do it.

[bobalife]

No opinion, it’s their business, who am I to judge? But I am monogamous af lol.

[EmmaMary]

No Thank You Very Much...Period.

[jaskin777]

I go against it if my man doesn't just want me and wants another female on the side he can go fuck off and go on his merry way

[Guanfei]

It's a big no. I'm very exclusive, it's only me and her, and if she needs someone else that means I'm not enough. If so, I'll just leave and let her find someone more fitting.

[exitseven]

It's not for me but I have heard that some people seem to make it work.

[Deserter2]

Having sex with multiple partners only works if it's purely for fun, no commitment. If you want commitment and love it has to be monogamy.