Who else is opposed to this load of croc???

I won't!

I have, at one point in my life considered it

I empathize with those who are so convinced that monogamy is unnatural and unattainable that they are fine with sharing such a special connection

I also empathize with those whose connection cant be or isnt special but a mere entertainment to be shared with the nearest interested party,,,


I do understand the appeal, it is like having the cake and eating it too because its a way to convince ourself we have something unique and special with someone emotionally by disconnecting all emotion from the physical

I had become desperate at the time when I considered it, I figured it would be one way to 'keep us together' and still have whatever was missing in our one on one to be fulfilled elsewhere,,,


I decided Id rather be alone than do that though, as I would personally consider it 'settling' for an illusion of intimacy instead of having the real thing,,,

and as a mother, it would not be the example ID want to set for my own daughter,,

it's not for me, but as long as everyone is a consenting adult, it's none of my business.

If that is their thing, I just hope they are being safe

My thoughts exactly.

Ditto, I sure don't get upset over what others choose to do. It is their life and none of my business as long as no one is getting hurt it is no one else business either.

I have known a couple of people who enjoyed the "open relationship" thing. It worked for them.

when i was with my ex hubby

wayyyy before we ever got married
he wanted a open relationship

they dont work

i would never again
go through that

An "open" relationship is a faux relationship.

Not always.

Show me a person who wants an "open" relationship, and I'll show you a person who simply wants permission to have multiple sex partners.

I've known two couples who have had great relationships with each other (and still are) and both liked screwing around too. I've known them for over twenty years. There are exceptions to every rule and you don't get to make the rules.

I did know one couple that had an open relationship back in the day. They are still married and happy.

They both decided to do it (not one wanting it and the other giving in to please that person)

After a while of it they decided (together) not to do that any more.

The things is, they BOTH agreed to start it and end it. It was consenting adults and the "others" knew about it because the couple was honest to them.

Still....not my thing and not sure I even understand it, but as long as they are all consenting adults, it's none of my business. I don't go into private lives of consenting adults because they have no business in mine...JMO

A slut is a slut no matter how you put it.

Opinions are opinions, everybody's got one. Just because you don't agree with an opposing one does not mean it is any less than yours.

A man should be allowed as many women who can afford to take good care of him.

That's exactly what that is. I wouldn't go for it. I'd rather be alone than be disrespected like that. Some people just want to have their cake and eat it too.

I'm sure people can have a successful open relationship...I'm just unclear of the point, exactly. What use is it to love someone so deeply that you would wish to spend your life with them, only to turn around and f*** someone completely different on a whim?

The logic, well, it escapes me.

I won't consider one either, not for me. I don't want a woman I am involved with another, and I don't need or want another if I have a woman I am involved with. Hard enough to make single relationships work, why complicate matters.

As you said, it's none of my business for other parties.

It's a trap!

If you answer wrong, she'll cut you off and kick ya' to da' curb.


How can you tell if the gal is givin' it up to another dude.

Is some missing that was there before?

Just kidding. I know all my women would stay faithful.