I got into a fight with my boyfriend last night...we fought over being in an open relationship.
It's definitely a big deal that both parties need to agree on, especially as being in an open relationship means being in a consensually non-monogamous relationship!
I agree, both parties definitely need to agree, but come on...An open relationship?! I want to get married to him one day!
I don't think an open relationship is appropriate then, as it means both of you have the opportunity for certain "intimate" relationships with other people! Though, not necessarily romantic ones.
Really? So it can be non-romantic relationships and still be considered an open relationship? I always thought it meant sleeping with other people.
Well by "intimate" I meant sleeping with other people, but yes you can still sleep with someone and not be romantically attached to them, like a physical attraction only I guess.
Ahh I see...I guess I know what you mean. I think I'm going to break up with him. Being in an open relationship is practically like cheating.
I think I agree, especially if both of you aren't on board. Some people who are married even are in open relationships, it's called an open marriage, hard to believe!
Open marriage?! I can't imagine! I would be constantly paranoid that my spouse would leave me! That's crazy!
It's definitely fair to say that the impact of such an arragement can vary greatly across couples, for some it's positive, others certainly negative!