2006-09-23 16:21:07 · 10 answers · asked by whereswaldo12005 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
You know I don't think they do typically. I think that the fact that one wants to be in an open relationship suggests that they are not ready to be in a monogamous relationship so they shouldn't try. An open relationship is a euphemism for a relationship that has no basis. I think people that agree to be in an open relationship are really saying that they aren't interested in a relationship but they don't want to let the other person go completely for fear of being alone. Also, an open relationship absolves both people of responsibility, of having to be considerate of someone else's feelings, of commitment, and still affords the person the benefits of a relationship when they do feel like playing house, and an easy out if they don't. Eventually I believe you will ultimately find what you need in other people but as long as it is a mutual understanding and no one is getting hurt, go for it. Just don't forget that you care about that person, whether you want to be in a committed relationship with them or not, so don't do things that are cruel just because it serves you at the time. I don't know if this makes sense to you but I hope it is helpful. Good Luck!
2006-09-23 17:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by sjlovescc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding ourselves. It's very hard to override both culture, morality, and instinct.
One or the other Will cause some jealousy, eventually, and kill the relationship.
Now you might have a "casual" open relationship", where there is no emotional attachment; just pure lust, involved. but it will suffer the same fate once you begin to wonder if some other guy is giving her a better time that you are!
2006-09-23 23:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by seeitmiway32 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it works
but the trick is to find some one who can handle it
most ppl cant over ride their jealousy
so most ppl cant handle it
i think its great
but my women eventully freak!!
im in the process of trying to find the right one
i got like 7 very interesting women im talking to about it
and you can still be in love
its just sex
so long as she dont fall in love with him and dont leave
and dont freak out from self im posed guilt
from a life time of social training to marry only one guy
for life!!!
im sorry
i think we are designed for variety
so enjoy
find the right one
2006-09-23 23:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by alamoblue2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont see how they can unless you dont really love your partner. the way isee it if you truely loved the one you with why would you want some one else and let the other one be with some one else also..that is strange relationship but if they just want friends with benefits i guess it could work ..unless there is love in volved than no. how could it possibly?
2006-09-23 23:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by mary c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say no: Do you like sharing yer husband or boyfriend's affection w/ others &, visa-versa? When yer in a commited relationship yer suposta be commited to that one person...right?
2006-09-24 00:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by cherryfrank@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open relationships do not work but having friends with privilages does
2006-09-23 23:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by jac 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't see anything wrong with them if everybody involved is OK with the idea!
2006-09-23 23:23:22 · answer #7 · answered by Putt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it works you get to become a show off lol
2006-09-23 23:23:52 · answer #8 · answered by beautychic45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kidding ourselves.....
2006-09-23 23:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by eliz5970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kidding yourselves
2006-09-23 23:23:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋