How does an open relationship work ?

I haven't known anyone who claims (or demonstrates) they are in an open relationship. I know about threesomes, etc. but open relationships are clearly something different.

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saragoodtimes · F

my ex said he wanted an open relationship. I pushed him out an open window on the second floor. then had an open casket followed by an open bar reception. ask anytime you need advice

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Highskirt · 56-60, M

@OldMan70 totally agree .we are not swingers but i have shared my wife many times

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TheLastStarfighter · 100+

It doesn’t. It’s fundamentally flawed because the thing that excites people about the idea of it, becomes the cancer that kills the relationship.

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Teirdalin · 31-35

It's when one of the two don't really care about the other and wants to have more options while still dragging the other person along so that they can have a backup after gaslighting them into thinking its a good thing.

butterflybaby75 · 46-50, F

@Teirdalin That sounds pretty harsh and demeaning. I've not had an opportunity to be in one. There are dating websites called 'adultmatchmaker' and 'redhotpie' and 'feeld' that seem to cater for people with fluid sexuality and open relationships.

Teirdalin · 31-35

@butterflybaby75 I haven't seen one yet where it didn't end up with one of them ending up hurt.

novaguy2u · 70-79, M

I've met couples who have had open relationships, but the only one I have been in was with a girlfriend.

butterflybaby75 · 46-50, F

@novaguy2u I view open relationships as ones where the commitment to one another is not resolute and both parties have chosen to permanently 'hedge their bets'.

novaguy2u · 70-79, M

@butterflybaby75 Yes, I'm with you on that.

TexChik · F

I think that’s where only one is in love and willing to be the used, on the side back up plan just to keep the one they love in their life.

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acpguy · C

Not well.

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