Given it’s source (Brides), this article is really not too bad – Is an Open Relationship Right For You? We’ve Got the Answers.
The reason I word it that way is because most articles we read online end up being veiled warnings about the risks of Open Relationships. That is, they describe themselves as a discussion of the topic, but they end up simply being a fog-horn, warning of the dangers ahead.
The same is true of every Holywood film that claims to take a more progressive view of relationships. An all too common theme is that a couple consider a threesome, or openning-up their marriage, perhaps even exploring polyamory, yet soon discover that it is much harder than they thought. Invariably, jealousy rears its ugly head and the couple learn the valuable lesson that they only needed each other all along.
It is disguised judgement and it really is time that we moved beyond that.
If you are interested in pursuing an open relationship – be that swinging, polyamory, or simply being ‘monogamish,’ – rest assured that you will not receive any judgement or warnings from us. We are realistic about the challenges of non-monogamy and can advise you on some of the hurdles you might face, but ultimately we believe in designer relationships. You are free to structure your relationships and love-life however you choose. And if we can support you to do that in any way, we would be delighted.
Anyway, that’s a rather long-winded way to say that this is a good little intro to open relationships. After all, you’ve gotta start somewhere.