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CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F
There are many reasons that couples decide this. Sometimes the reasons are honorable and sometimes they are shaky. Without honest communication, it will not work in the long term. If I am on the outside looking in, I do not judge another's situation because I don't know their motivations and history. --DW
xCoinx · 31-35, M
Could you give me an example of an honourable reason someone might enter into an open relationship?
CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F
Okay, one reason might be to fulfill a fantasy and both parties agree that they want to do so. Another reason is that a couple may agree that they are not fulfilling both of their needs within their relationship, and one or both has permission to get needs met elsewhere. There are a lot of variations on "open". It's not always just about sex.
xCoinx · 31-35, M
What Sort of needs other than sexual needs might there be that one partner feels are not being fulfilled in the relationship, and requires an open relationship to meet?
CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F
Intimacy (this is different from sexual). Emotional. Sexual variety that their partner is not able to give. Don't underestimate the importance of sex in a LTR, even if everything else is wonderful.
xCoinx · 31-35, M
No but can you give me an example of an intimacy need that is not sexual that would require the need for an Open Relationship.
CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F