if you and your partner live far apart and you’re curious about trying to see other people, it’s natural to wonder: is a long-distance, open relationship a good idea? and although no one can tell you who or how to love, it’s natural to wonder if you’re making the healthiest and happiest choices for you. according to dr. klapow, the keys to a healthy, long-distance, open relationship can be some serious self-reflection, independence, and honesty. don’t force the relationship — …

she [21] has had 3 relationships, all which lasted a couple of months, and a lot of sexual partners in between (she opened up about how she felt having sex with these men gave her validation and that she felt used more often than not). my girlfriend and i met 6 months ago while she was studying abroad in rome. when we left we were more in love than before, having survived the post-honeymoon phase, and both felt more committed …

refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. an open relationship is more than just cheating with permission from your partner. it’s about communication, trust, independence and boundaries. we spoke to 4 couples who chose to remain anonymous, and they have some very interesting insights to share on how their life has changed ever since they got into an open relationship. we have …

you have to be emotionally, physically, and mentally in the right place and confident that you and your partner can deal with it. nevertheless, you have to be confident that your partner won’t leave you for any of the other people and you have to be sure that your bond will survive problems that may come your way. it’s not a big deal if your long-distance relationship will only last for a few months as there are plenty of things …

you’re not the only one playing video games well into the night to get that chick at the office out of your head. and then the other category is when it’s just a person who likes to have sex with a lot of other individuals. i never had a relationship like that, but then it started to get to me,” he says. “at the same time, they’ll be like, ‘damn, i wish i had a relationship like yours,’” he says. …