Do you think you could handle and open relationship?

I don't think that is all that terribly unusual for an open relationship. And in a truly unusual way, it's probably a stronger affirmation of your feelings - that you could, but chose not to. As opposed to keeping a promise(if that makes sense.)

@hlpflwthat: Makes perfect sense actually. We were both free to see other people, but we both chose to make the other a priority every day for two years.

@sarabee1995: Since it wasn't exclusive to begin with, some might not say "open" in the sense here. But for all practical purposes it was. Glad that it worked out for you.

Definitely.
An open relationship needs mutual agreement, communication, and why not, some boundaries.

@CrazyCatLady: yes, what is acceptable and what is out of bounds. Play together, separately or a little of both?

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@CrazyCatLady: people that aren't cheaters came to this question

The comment you are responding to, not the question.

I believe in keeping an open communication Chanel so you know what your partner needs.
If you can't provide then maybe changes should be made or maybe the relationship could end to have the freedom to find what you need.

That or Poly

@CrazyCatLady: Yes, true enough. I just know that being "committed" doesn't seem as reasonable to me.

Cute, you do realize it's all hypothetical.

LOL - yes it is. For you perhaps. But the discussion in general still holds. Many may wish for, then one day they find out they now have what they asked/wished for. Only it may not be what they thought.

A EP friend's husband pestered her for a very long time. She finally said ok. He thought it was hot, sexy and wonderful. Until she got really excited in anticipation of seeing another man. All of a sudden he decided it wasn't as hot and sexy as he thought. The question became, did she want to stop....

Once you open the door, it's not always one that can be closed. What do they say - be careful of what you ask for?

Exactly, be careful what you wish for.

Some people don't have open relationships because they are afraid to be judged.
But what's wrong if both partners agree and set their rules.
I basically wanted to see how people react to diversity. One thing is not to share it, and other is to satanize the idea.

I think when two people decide to have a relationship they can definitely set their own rules and it shouldn't matter what the taboos are, as long as all the involved agree on the terms

@PoetryNEmotion: Exactly. A lot of misinformation.

@CrazyCatLady: Nothing wrong with them. It was my idea in the first place. He was fine with it. I was married and in a sexless relationship for a long time. I have a high sex drive. So it seemed natural. People tend to attack others for being different than what society says is the norm. Many here will say no way. Yet many do not understand exactly what an open relationship is. A few will be enlightened and say sure, okay. People care too much what other say. That is why people are so repressed. I was monogamous in my marriage. I decided on an open relationship when I met my present partner several years after divorcing the ex. I dated for a bit. Then I decided. It suits us fine. And I don't care what anyone says. We are happy and committed to one another. I am confident too. A good question.

I think that would be my problem
I really don't want to go and "explore" by myself. I want to include my hb in everything, so I think an open relationship is not what I would go for.

@CrazyCatLady: It's all about communication, either way to be honest.

Yeah, I know. Thanks for sharing your experience with me :)

And that's ok, you set your own norms! You go girl!

Lol sorry autocorrect

@CrazyCatLady: I've never been with anyone who'd be brainless about it, so I'm okay with it above board.