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open relationships

what do you think?
dig it or dis it
22
Digs

why not
if thats you thinks best for ur situation then try it
--Posted by jennyrox123



It's in our nature
Humans were not meant to be with one person forever, completely faithful. I don't mean this in the emotional sense. Love and emotional interdependence should be shared between two people. A couple can be sexually active with multiple partners as long as they come home to the same partner at the end of the night. Sure, some relationships call for sexuality shared only with the people involved. The people in the relationship might decide that they can't see the other with another person regardless of the fact that there was no connection other than sex. There are examples in nature to prove my point. All those birds that scientists say mate for life? Swans, sea eagles. That just mean that the little birdies come back to the same nest, but they lay eggs from multiple partners! Love and sex are not the same thing.
--Posted by shiritori



w/e
its not my thing but it really works for some people. and if both of the people involved are happy then why not?
--Posted by bbygrl1212



my situation..
i'm half together with this guy now, but we're not exlcusively boyfriend/girlfriend because it's summer and we don't want to ruin a committed relationship if we hook up with other people, as we don't see eachother during the week. in my experience, relationships don't work during the summer. now open relationships, that's ingenius.
--Posted by saraadx3




depends on the situation
like i'm in one right now but thts because we live very far away from each other atm . like me & him love each other a lott but because we're so far those physical needs aren't met , so we made it an open relationship and that way we have fun with other people . but when it comes down to it we both know tht it's each other that we love & care about the most and every other person that comes along is just for fun , and thts it. idk it wrks for us i guess. we made a ule tho: not to tell the other about those other ppl [cause we're both v. jelous ppl lol]
--Posted by chocoholic.91





open relationship
well once and awhile i guess you can try it. but if you then start getting guilty you can go back to how you were before.
--Posted by comixgurl1227



50/50
i mean if dats wat ur into, do wat feels gud!!!! ya digg!!!
--Posted by luvgurl95




:]
A guy I used to date insisted on having open relationships. It was kinda annoying, but this way he was always able to help me when I needed help or was sad or something. And we still can talk because he knows me almost as well as I know myself :]
--Posted by serenityxisxlove



on the border...
well relationships are meant to be shared between only two people of course. BUt in some situations, it works out for the best or it can cuase more conflicts. LIke if two ppl decide ok they wanna see other ppl but then they wanna be with someone too caz they love them, then thats not something i support. But if two ppl are starting out and wanna see there other options, then its fine. Also if two ppl live verry far away from each other then its ok. So im not soo for it but then im not agaisnt it either.
--Posted by xxhonkingantelopexx




Why not?
Sometimes you just need a change for awhile - not forever, though. You just need a break from the same old routine. I really wouldn't do it because I love my boyfriend more than anything, but I've felt a temptation to kiss another person and not because I have feelings for that guy - it's chemistry. Don't tell me you've never felt it. ;) Open relationships are O.K. when you're young and want to experiment but you need some safety too. That way you have someone to love and in the same time - the freedom to have fun. Just don't get jealous.
--Posted by xbansheex




In some situations
In some situations it can be the best thing. If you and your partner love and respect each other, and are responsible enough to handle it, it can work... I'm thinking of suggesting one to my bf when we go off to college next year. We'd still be each other's primary partner, and each other's exclusive emotional partner, but he (or I, but I wouldn't want to) can hook up with anyone he wants as long as they don't have sex, and as long as they use protection and he tells me who it is and what happened. (he'd also have to get tested) I'm still thinking about it, though.
--Posted by hippiesque




i'm not in one & i don't think i'll ever will, but if you want to have an open relationship go for it. it's your life.
--Posted by crayola__x



Why not?
Open relationships are fun. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with being with more than one person.
--Posted by calmingwaters




Monahgomy is unnatural
I don't think it's normal for human beings to be faithful. I think open relationships are the best way . . . however, both people need to know it's open . . . otherwise, it's just cheating. If both people aren't cool with an open relationship, then either let them go or stay faithful.
--Posted by cinnamoncigerette



if you love someone set them free
i want exclusive domain over someone's heart, not their booty. if, as a feminist, i can object to be treated as property, i think treating your partner as such is equally reprehensible. though i would have an iron rule about condoms.
--Posted by roadkillpantomime



56
Disses


bc
cuz if you need break mean ur not redi for ne realationships ne way....
--Posted by chikitaloco




i mean,
just break up! don't make it harder.
--Posted by blue_berry93



no.
they suck. believe me.
--Posted by andiecupcakes



no.
they suck. believe me.
--Posted by andiecupcakes



heh
not that i've had one xD but yeah i think that's pretty stupid. it's not a real relationship in the first place anyway. like WTF that's pretty much saying "i love you, but i would love to see other people too." no, that's not love.
--Posted by andiecupcakes




heh
not that i've had one xD but yeah i think that's pretty stupid. it's not a real relationship in the first place anyway. like WTF that's pretty much saying "i love you, but i would love to see other people too." no, that's not love.
--Posted by andiecupcakes



Difficult
I honestly find it hard to give an opinion. Mostly, I think that if both people honestly want an open relationship, then it isn't a relationship, anyway. The only time I think an "open" relationship is appropriate is if two people have recently started dating and aren't sure whether they are ready to make a commitment yet. But if all you want to do is date different people and have fun, why bother declaring it any kind of relationship at all? Just come clean and admit what you want.
--Posted by actressgurl4eva



stds stis?
cant you get stds or stis from that??? cuz multiple partners?!?!!?!
--Posted by abercrombieluv_linds




ur either minez or ur not theres no in between
--Posted by str8redbone




No way
If you honestly love someone then you wouldn't want to be with other people. And I believe that it is competely stupid to have sexual relationships with other people if you are in a relationship with someone else because you are going to get your emotions mixed up.
--Posted by sk8erkimo




No
Whats the point of developing feelings for someone and being in an "open" relationship when you know they'll be looking at others? I'd rather stay alone to be honest. Never understood how people can be into that type of relationships, but to each their own, I guess.
--Posted by neeliemoo



Dis & Dismiss
this is something i hate,the phrase is saying you can have your cake & eat it to...thats like saying you can have anyone you want at one time & it doesnt work like that...if you cant have me & me only,the step the ---- off
--Posted by cosmogurl90_08



Yeah it might sound fun but..
It would be impossible to keep it up for a long time without someone feeling jealous.
--Posted by darkchaz



What's the point?
Maybe if it's not that serious of a relationship but if you love the person then why would you want to date someone else?
--Posted by salems9





i want COMMITMENT, damnit.
--Posted by faded_diamonds



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