Open Relationships?

[bigj]

Do they really work? IMO Even if it works it really takes a lot of effort.

 

[Ceasars Mom]

As long as the rules are established and everyone involved respects them...

 

[VKIS]

It can work, but only if you're realistic about it.

 

[GrimLykReaper]

They have worked for thousands of years, for SOME people. Unfortunately in many cases there isn't much 'relationship' left, and they are often biased against women.

"I dont care who my Mr fucks, as long as he doesnt embarrass me in public". (Often just means, "I dont care about my Mr anymore:frown:"). And in more modern times and more likely for upper class, the gender roles reverse.

I am VERY happy for couples who can maintain it over the long term, and I have met a few.

Personally, it only works for me if we are swinging TOGETHERarty:. And hypothetical Mrs cant repeat the same boy toy more than once every 6 months. She can put whatever limits on me she wants.

 

[Vennice D]

I found this essay to be very informing:

http://www.janetmasonblog.com/2010/02/steve-speaks-why-we-do-what-we-do-way.html

"Not every man is confident enough or comfortable doing so, but I am. This allows me to give Janet sexual experiences that she could otherwise never have. I am never jealous as I know that I am Number One in her life...a fact that is clear not only to me but to anyone who knows us (and we've met many fans over the years) that Janet clearly adores me as much as I adore her. After all, it's not like she "dates" men or has ever cheated on me (clearly, she has no reason to do so)...this is something we do as a couple at all times, and only when the mood strikes. And if my sexuality were not so oriented toward "giving" more than it is to "taking", Janet would equally enjoy sharing me with other women, which I've already addressed earlier."

 

[Pompal 09.]

Open relationships work out good as long as your SO never knows she/he is in one.:

 

[Relative ease]

Ask the Sentrys.

 

[Love Canada.]

Good theory.

 

[Instamatikk]

Takes a huge amount of honest communication and time management. Even with that, personal baggage and shades of past relationships can get in the way. Do open relationships work? No more no less than regular ones, IMO. You just need to break away from the beaten path.

 

[Matt/16/Aus]

I am in open relationship but my SO doesn't know about yet