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There is a website call more than three it covers alot of thing under the poly umbrella. If it is something you do be prepared to be jealous, both of you. It's a normal human feeling.
I have polyamorous friends (married and not married) and they all day that as long as their is clear communication and trust, it works! I was in an open relationship many many years ago, but it did not go well as my partner was very secretive and did not respect boundaries 😅
I do not. I would suggest couples counseling before embarking on something like that. There would need to be so much trust and it would need to be something you both want. More often than not, when it comes out of the blue like that, it's more about that person having someone they want permission to sleep with so they're not cheating. I would dig in to make sure that's not the situation here.
@Paris wanting to be poly is not something to "fix" or that need "repairing"
Rena Martine is a womans intimacy coach that talks about this on Instagram and has some books. She might be a good resource. She's on fb too
@Paris Thats not 100% every poly couple. Not everyone has to date everyone or sleep with everyone. Open relationship equates to a type of poly relationship.
@Paris Not all open relationships fail. If both parties are open, honest, and willing to be im said open relationship, it can be beneficial and wonderful for both parties.
@Paris I literally also said that I have friends, some married and some not, that are in successful and loving open relationships. Just because mine didnt work out, doesnt mean all of them don't. My story wasnt intended as a way to confince OP not to. It was a story to show how important honesty and communication is. Stop spinning it to fit your narrative. I have NOTHING against open relationships!
@Paris My advice was "clear communication and trust" and then gave an example of NOT having that. It's that simple.
@Paris I addressed you the first time because you said "I wouod suggest getting tot he root of why he feels he wants this and try to repair that" Polyamoury is not something that needs "repaired" if it is TRULY Polyamoury.
Its not my thing, but i know many people who are/have been. Like many things, opening your relationship should be a big fat yes on both sides. If you have apprehension at all, think about it, talk about it, is it something you really want to do? Make 10000% sure it is something you are comfortable with and you HAVE to have open and honest communication. Once you open a relationship, there usually is not a successful closing it back up. you both have to be on the same page and same understanding of what happens if one ends up not being comfortable.
@Paris Posting on a public forum makes it everyone's business 😂
@Paris being informative and squashing misconseptions (such as poly being something that needs "repaired" and that poly = everyone dating everyone) is important. So yes.
@Paris Girl... Open relationship/marriage IS a form of Polyamoury. 😂
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@Paris thats fair. There's also varying dynamics and hierarchies in polyamory. So taking straight values here, you would be correct. Depending on the dynamic for OP. It could be either way.
@Paris My statements still stand on what you said. Being open is not something that needs "repaired" and poly does not mean that everyone dates everyone lol
Girl, if you think opening up your relationship could bring something positive, like feeling loved and cared for by another person, then go for it. But if you're already happy and fulfilled in your relationship, there's no need to change anything. It's essential to understand why your partner wants an open relationship and what he feels is missing. Remember, it should benefit both of you, not just one person.
If you’re in between, don’t do it. This is a fast track to divorce for many.
Don't do it. It sucks to watch your man fawn over another woman and neglect you
Oh man, Stephanie, stop harassing Paris 🙄
He says he wants to Open it because he wants someone else (or already has someone) but when it comes to you… he’ll make it ever so difficult for you to get with anyone because that’s not what he wants. This will ruin the relationship but it’s your choice
Go read about it on Reddit. 9/10 it ends up with the man being pissed about his girl getting action and him not and wanting to close. Aka he wants permission to cheat and severely over estimated his market value. Can open marriages work? Of course. But if dude already has a person in mind 🚩
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My husband and I don't do it because it's not for us but I have no judgment towards anyone who partakes in it. I used to have friends who were in open relationships/marriages. (We lost touch over the years unfortunately) They would say the important thing is to keep open and clear communication and respect boundaries. They also made sure their kids were not aware of it (for the ones who had kids at least)
Don't do it!
What’s his reasoning for wanting an open relationship? I’m just curious. And is it open for both of you, or just him?
Hey. I don't know, but I wouldn't feel comfortable thinking that my partners been in bed with someone else. Unless you don't mind.