Do you think you could handle and open relationship?

Many people fantasize about this but they still have jealousy issues and fears. Do you think you could do it?

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sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

Well, I kinda did for two years, but neither of us opted to really pursue the open side of the agreement, so it wasn't really (if that makes sense). We were both in school, loved being together, but didn't want to be officially exclusive ... but neither of us saw anyone else while we were together so was it really open? Idk.

hlpflwthat · M

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 [i]could[/i], but chose not to. As opposed to keeping a promise(if that makes sense.)

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

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

Longlegs2014 · 61-69, M

@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.