{"id":23012,"date":"2019-03-06T13:02:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T13:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=23012"},"modified":"2024-07-26T01:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T23:14:05","slug":"is-an-open-relationship-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/is-an-open-relationship-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is An Open Relationship Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you\u2019ve been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/turn-casual-dating-serious-relationship\/\">dating someone for a while<\/a> and you absolutely love what you two share. But, as complex as human beings are, we all desire different things when it comes to a perfect relationship. Of course, variety is the spice of life, and we\u2019re big advocates of being in happy and healthy relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But for those who have being in an open relationship on their mind, here are all of your questions about this lifestyle, answered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to notice the difference between polyamory, polygamy, and an open relationship.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is polyamory?<\/h2>\n<p>Polyamory is when one partner or a couple have multiple romantic, intimate and loving partners with the consent of everyone involved. It\u2019s more about a couple\u2019s search for more nurturing and emotional relationships.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Polygamy?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polygamy is when one partner or a couple have multiple romantic, intimate and loving partners with the consent of everyone involved. It\u2019s more about a couple\u2019s search for more nurturing and emotional relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many polyamorous and polygamous individuals and couples, each relationship is treated equally, but love is the main priority in every relationship formed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is an Open Relationship?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An open relationship is having multiple sexual partners with the consent of everyone involved. It\u2019s more about a person or couple\u2019s sexual appetite and lust for new partners and experiences. Sometimes, both partners engage in sexual activity with openothers together i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/swinging-tips-advice-beginners\/\">swinging<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, those who engage in open relationships keep their primary relationship as their first priority. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Polyamory and Open Relationships Have in Common<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both polyamory and an open relationship are non-monogamous (not exclusive).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How To Be in a Successful Open Relationship<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being in an open relationship takes a lot of trust and mutual respect. And one way to enforce these fundamentals is to set clear goals and guidelines within your primary relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some rules you and your partner can consider:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always make honesty a priority<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t spend too much time with additional partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/consent\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always gain consent<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t date friends or people that you or your partner knows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/6-reasons-to-enjoy-using-condoms\/\">use protection<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Open Relationships and Jealousy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor that often comes into play with open relationships, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/jealousy-comparison-really-get-us-anywhere-killing-kittens-guest-post\/\">jealousy<\/a>. And in actuality, being in an open relationship could potentially minimise a partner\u2019s level of jealousy. Sounds crazy? Allow us to explain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, for monogamous couples, the concept of jealousy is taken on in a different approach. \u00a0A person may feel suspicious, lied to, and insecure when they suspect that their partner is looking at or perhaps seeing someone else. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an open relationship however, all of the cards are laid on the table and honesty is always a priority. This effectively removes the need to feel suspicious and promotes full transparency. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What If One Partner Falls in Love?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being in an open relationship, there will always be a risk of one partner falling in love with someone else. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you can address this in two different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that the foundation of your primary relationship is strong before embarking on an open relationship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps polyamory is something you\u2019d be interested in, and may work better as opposed to an open relationship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How To Prepare for an Open Relationship<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time researching about the various lifestyles by reading literature (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Ethical_Slut\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ethical Slut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy is a great way to start), or online articles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding forums of people going through similar situations is always great, as it gives you first-hand experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, if possible, ask someone you know who is currently in an open relationship about the ins and outs, in order to decide if it\u2019s for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How To Maintain an Open Relationship Over Time<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve decided that an open relationship is for you, the ultimate goal is to be happy and secure. For some, it may seem near impossible to maintain an open relationship over time without one or both partners getting hurt or feeling vulnerable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> But there are actually a few things that you can do to make sure that your lifestyle choice benefits you and keeps you satisfied in the long-run.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/communication-as-a-tool-for-better-sex\/\">Prioritize communication<\/a>. Feelings of jealousy, hurt or anger need to be conveyed to your partner in order for an open relationship to work. The key is full disclosure and collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust your partner and in return, be open and honest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually think about the long term, not just the immediate benefits that you will gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set clear rules and expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be upfront, honest and straightforward with all other partners. They too have feelings and shouldn\u2019t be an afterthought.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure that both you and your partner really are on the \u2018open-relationship train\u2019, and not simply agreeing to this lifestyle just to make the other happy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid being in an open relationship as a last resort to save your partnership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validate your feelings when you\u2019re feeling insecure by asking your partner how much they love you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure both of you know that you\u2019re each other\u2019s number one, and that they are enough.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t compare yourself to your partner\u2019s activities, or the partners that they\u2019re seeing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Benefits of an Open Relationship<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you may be asking yourself if being in an open relationship is healthy? Well, an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201copen relationship is as healthy as the people in them,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elisabethsheff.com\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Elisabeth Sheff,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an expert in sexual and gender minorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what are the perks of being in an open relationship? It\u2019s an opportunity to feel secure with one person while exploring your sexuality with others that you find attractive or appealing. It gives one the freedom of sexual diversity and, for many, actually helps a couple grow and develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that those who were in an open relationship felt just as satisfied as those in monogamous relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing this, do you feel that being in an open relationship is for you? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, there is no right way to be in a relationship. Two people fit together for a number of different reasons, and if you both value sexual exploration with each other and other people while having your primary relationship as a foundation, then this may just be the perfect lifestyle for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve been dating someone for a while and you absolutely love what you two share. But, as complex as human beings are, we all desire different things when it comes to a perfect relationship. Of course, variety is the spice of life, and we\u2019re big advocates of being in happy and healthy relationships. But for those who have being in an open relationship on their mind, here are all of your questions about this lifestyle, answered. 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