{"id":17,"date":"2014-11-25T20:35:21","date_gmt":"2014-11-25T20:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sexbuddyguide.com\/?p=17"},"modified":"2014-11-30T03:05:15","modified_gmt":"2014-11-30T03:05:15","slug":"what-you-can-learn-from-open-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sexbuddyguide.com\/blog\/what-you-can-learn-from-open-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Positive Habits We Can Learn from Open Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PositiveOpen relationships have a lot of benefits over conventional relationships. Aside from the obvious benefits, there are a lot of positive habits that can come out of this type of relationship that you might not automatically of when you\u2019re considering this type of arrangement. Most people in open relationships express<\/a> that they feel like they\u2019ve grown because of the experience in ways that change their lives for the better. Here are some of the positive habits you can gain through open relationships.
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\n1 – Open Communication<\/b>
\nLearning to communicate openly<\/a> and clearly about your desires and expectations is probably the most important positive habit you\u2019ll gain from an open relationship. In order for an open relationship to work well, it\u2019s a must. You have to know from the beginning what you want from the relationship and how to talk about it. Both people have to be comfortable sharing their expectations about what each of them wants and needs from the arrangement. If the open relationship continues for any length of time, it\u2019s likely that one or both people\u2019s desires will change over time, and in order to navigate those changes in a way that works for everyone, you\u2019ve got to keep talking to each other. Not only does that mean you\u2019ve got to be willing to talk about what you want, you\u2019ve got to remain open enough that the other person feels safe talking<\/a> to you about what they want, too.
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\n2 – A Strong Sense of Independence<\/b>
\nAnother positive thing that happens with open relationships is that they foster a strong sense of independence. All too often, people in conventional relationships become so codependent that they forget who they are. They rely on each other for everything from friendship to decision making. In an open relationship, both people maintain their sense of self. They are more likely to keep their own friends and hobbies, and to make decisions without the other person\u2019s constant input. This leads to greater feelings of satisfaction with your life, and ensures that if\/when the relationship ends, you won\u2019t be stuck trying to figure out who you are and how to occupy your time. Not only does this independence not hurt an open relationship, it actually makes it better, because both people are happier and more fulfilled with other aspects of their life, so when they are together, they tend to be happier and more fun to be around.
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