open relationships aren’t for everyone, but for a select few, they’re a perfect way to revamp a romantic or sexual connection — as long as those open relationships are navigated in a healthy way. syrtash gave a few pointers on how to make an open relationship successful, noting a few key methods that both parties should follow. next up, syrtash made sure to mention that for any open relationship, trust and communication is of the utmost importance. if you can’t …

yet for all of the marriages that suffer and sometimes end due to a spouses’ affair, a stigma remains around the concept of consensual non-monogamy, or agreeing with your partner or partners to see other people. whether you’re married, in a long-term relationship or single and curious, here’s what to know about open relationships before you try one for yourself. you should also be confident that your current relationship is healthy before you even think about involving other people in …

individuals currently in open relationships, those thinking about opening up, experienced non-monogamous people, and anyone curious about non-traditional relationship styles will combine to gain a deepened understanding. whether you are a poly individual, a couple, a triad, quad, hierarchal or not, or just curious, this group will give you the knowledge and skills to ethically design your relationships. your email will go straight to the professional running the support group. please keep it fairly short (i.e. a confirmation copy will …

suggesting to your partner that you should have an open relationship is not easy. an open relationship is a relationship in which both have their partner’s consent to have sex or romantic liaisons with other people. an open relationship may be a good solution in a relationship where the trust between the partners is strong. an open relationship is possible even if you and your partner share kids, which often is the case in long relationships. if you are in …

fiancé wanted to explore sleeping with other people and i did try to have the conversation about how to make it safe for me. it sucks and i kind of can’t believe i have to deal with something this egregious again (but like, more so). the fact he’d been cheating on you repeatedly, with many, many women is pretty much all that needs to be said on the subject. now, i can have some forgiveness and understanding for someone coming …