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There are a number different relationship models that fit under the category of “Open Relationships.” I’ll deal with swinging and polyamory.

Swinging usually means, a couple who engages in sexual activities with other people. Generally|Ussualy, the swinging model places a distinction between bonds of love (shared only between the couple) and sexual activities that are open. Often, couples engage in such activities together.

Polyamory (many + loving) is another form of consensual non-monogamy. It’s different from swinging in that the members are usually more open to loving bonds forming outside of the core couple’s relationship. In general, sexual activity outside of the core relationship is seen as more of a relationship than “mere recreation.” In general, the polyamorous couples/triads I know want to meet and get to know potential sweeties before things go far.

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There are also polyamorous couples who do not work with a couple model at all and just form multiple independent relationships.

There is a bit on an overlap between the two sets, namely with those who identify as swingers and tend to form some sort of relationship bond with those whom they play and those who identify as polyamorous and sometimes engage in sexual play without expectation of a budding relationship.

For a responsible non-monogamous relationship like these to work, the bonds between the core couple have to be strong. They have to have a phenomenal level of honesty (including with oneself), communication, trust, and mutual respect. They have to committed and willing to address any insecurities or misunderstandings that come up.

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Some people say that open relationships show a lack of commitment. If anyone approaches it that way, the relationships will fail. To work, open relationships actually tend to require more commitment than monogamy.

A monogamous relationship cannot thrive without these four qualities, but it can exist (after a fashion). A non-monogamous relationship will definetly not survive without these qualities and commitments. Being open can enhance a strong relationship, but it will assuredly destroy an ailing one.

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Open relationships take a lot of work and commitment to function and as such it is definitely not a path for everyone. We don’t have a set of default ground rules, a set of expectations that have been reinforced by society and the media. Each person, each couple is breaking new ground and that means that there are a lot of potential traps and opportunities for growth and discovery.

For the few who are able to make open relationships work, they can be amazing relationships. It is difficult for an open relationship to fall into the habitual pattern that befalls many monogamous relationships–we can’t take our partners for granted.

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