Monogamy, while the most popular relationship style, is not the only relationship style available. In fact, new research suggests that people in open or polyamorous relationships are actually just as happy, if not happier, than those in monogamous relationships. Take that, societal norms!
Build a pros and cons number.
Before you decide to pursue an open relationship, you should make a list of pros and cons, suggests Kristie Overstreet, PhD., a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist: “This will force you to come from a logical versus emotional place.” If you’re going to make an open relationship work, there cannot be any surprises-you have to know all of each other’s insecurities and desires.
Lay borders.
You ought to put obvious and outlined borders before one thing happens. Are you currently allowed to form personal accessories with other some one or can it be simply sex? If you get attached, have you been to drop the individual instantly? How often can you rating checked-out to possess STIs?