{"id":242,"date":"2015-04-19T22:00:25","date_gmt":"2015-04-19T22:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sexbuddyguide.com\/?p=242"},"modified":"2014-12-23T04:11:56","modified_gmt":"2014-12-23T04:11:56","slug":"dos-and-donts-of-an-open-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sexbuddyguide.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-of-an-open-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do\u2019s & Don’ts Of An Open Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The-Dos-&-Donts-Of-An-Open-Relationship\"One of the biggest pitfalls for committed relationships<\/a> comes from the commitment itself. Though two people may love each other, they can\u2019t deny that they still want to have sex with other people. If they choose to pursue other people outside their bed, this is what\u2019s known as an open relationship, often thought of as the solution to \u201chum-drum\u201d monogamy.<\/p>\n

Then of course comes the obvious question: how open is the relationship if there is a long list of rules to observe and follow. While the list may seem invasive, it\u2019s necessary to establish ground rules in order for the main relationship to work.<\/p>\n

For the record, having an open relationship means you are involved in a serious, loving relationship with another person, but both of you agree that you would like to have sex with other people. This agreement comes formally; you and your partner sat down and talked this out. If you are dating someone, but are still sleeping with other people, you are not involved in an open relationship<\/a>. You\u2019re just cheating.<\/p>\n

When you are your partner become serious about starting an open relationship, you will need to set your own rules. Not sure where to start? start here:<\/p>\n

Do communicate<\/h3>\n

The easiest way to ruin an open relationship is to become closed-off or secretive about your activities. You both agreed that you were okay sleeping with other people. Now you need to learn to be open and approachable<\/a> about it. This will be the first test to determine whether or not the relationship would work.<\/p>\n

If either or you plan on hooking up with another person, tell the other one as soon as possible. You can send a quick text message or casually bring it up over dinner, whichever you prefer. Keeping each other in the know will strengthen your main relationship.<\/p>\n

No matter what, go out of your way to be honest with the other person. An open relationship cannot thrive if neither of you are honest, open or respectful of one another. If you\u2019re afraid to tell you partner anything, don\u2019t bother with an open relationship. It will only hurt in the long run.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t blow each other off<\/h3>\n

When you and your girlfriend make plans, stick to them no matter what. Not matter the arrangement, she is your girlfriend and she deserves your respect and time. If you made dinner plans, you better be there.<\/p>\n

Men and women who stop spending time together quickly find that they\u2019re not in an open relationship at all. They\u2019re just single. Set aside a few special days each week where it\u2019s just the two or you or make a rule that neither of you can spend the night at someone else\u2019s place. This will ensure both of you return home to the same bed.
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