An open relationship may come as quite a shock to the uninitiated. If you haven’t ever been in one, it may feel like you’re cheating on your partner. But for those who want to be steady with their partner while needing something more, this concept comes as a blessing to them. Of course, it is only possible if both partners are aware of what it entails and consent to it. We’ve rounded off a few arguments in favour of and against open relationships, so take your time and choose wisely.
Pros
Casual sex can be good
An open relationship means you don't feel tied down and can have exciting, guilt-free sex outside your steady relationship. Sometimes, all you need is a torrid affair that will make you feel young and carefree again.
Casual sex can be good
An open relationship means you don't feel tied down and can have exciting, guilt-free sex outside your steady relationship. Sometimes, all you need is a torrid affair that will make you feel young and carefree again.
You get to be with other people
You don’t have to wonder what it would be like to be with that dishy guy from work. If you are in an open relationship, you can ask him out and take it from there. You can also indulge in new and different activities that you normally wouldn’t with your SO. There’s no missing out on ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunities and you can have fun doing it.
You don’t have to wonder what it would be like to be with that dishy guy from work. If you are in an open relationship, you can ask him out and take it from there. You can also indulge in new and different activities that you normally wouldn’t with your SO. There’s no missing out on ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunities and you can have fun doing it.
It can help your relationship
Being in an open relationship can actually help your steady one in the long run. If you know you have competition, you will try doubly hard to be better than your partner’s casual fling. You will try harder to look better, make sex more exciting and generally keep the passion burning in your relationship. There will be no stopping you from trying to be your partner’s favourite, always.
Being in an open relationship can actually help your steady one in the long run. If you know you have competition, you will try doubly hard to be better than your partner’s casual fling. You will try harder to look better, make sex more exciting and generally keep the passion burning in your relationship. There will be no stopping you from trying to be your partner’s favourite, always.
Cons
Jealousy could come into play
If you are new to the open relationship scene, and even if you aren’t, you can’t always be insured against envy. Jealousy can trigger a range of other emotions like anger, sadness, loneliness and a need for revenge. It’s natural to feel jealous when you see your partner with someone else and wonder if they’re having more fun with her than with you.
Jealousy could come into play
If you are new to the open relationship scene, and even if you aren’t, you can’t always be insured against envy. Jealousy can trigger a range of other emotions like anger, sadness, loneliness and a need for revenge. It’s natural to feel jealous when you see your partner with someone else and wonder if they’re having more fun with her than with you.
Risk of STDs and other diseases
Casual sex is good, but it can also cause some really serious STDs and diseases. Sex with multiple partners is risky and you can even bring the infections home. This can further cause a rift between you and your main guy. It’s a good idea to get your alternate partners checked for any STDs and only then take it ahead.
Casual sex is good, but it can also cause some really serious STDs and diseases. Sex with multiple partners is risky and you can even bring the infections home. This can further cause a rift between you and your main guy. It’s a good idea to get your alternate partners checked for any STDs and only then take it ahead.
It could turn into a competition
You might forget that you and your partner are a team and having a relationship on the side won’t change that. It’s not that difficult to see your partner as a rival and compete with him where your other relationships are concerned. Don’t be the kind of couple that compares their alternate love lives or brags about their ‘conquests’.
You might forget that you and your partner are a team and having a relationship on the side won’t change that. It’s not that difficult to see your partner as a rival and compete with him where your other relationships are concerned. Don’t be the kind of couple that compares their alternate love lives or brags about their ‘conquests’.
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