Opinions on Open Relationships

Well, I wouldn't mind my datefriend also doing sex with other people, but obviously, with the same rules as me. Like, it can't be every month, it's a thing you do occasionally, and it has to be reported with time and etc. Both have to trust each other to do so, that's really important to me.

Sal- Thank you, I've just had a lot of practice is all. I also relate to wanting one person in this life as a mate. However for example with that person, if I wanted to experiment in sex, I'd just ask them. Again, While I don't mind at all, that type of relationship, as long as both parties agree. I doubt you'll find someone that would want a Timed Exclusive Relationship. That's not really how exclusivity works after all. They don't want to share their SO, because it's painful to do so, That isn't something that would just change. That said, those that are okay with open relationships from the beginning obviously don't have this issue. The thing is, Love, isn't just romantic desire, it's also sexual. There are different kinds of love yes, But it's difficult to imagine romantic love without it, since then, What's truly the difference between just a very close friend, and your SO? You can care for your friends, just like family and so on. You can cuddle, hug, kiss family for example. So it's difficult to see where the line is drawn, So please explain this, if you may. Also do you begin to ignore sex with your SO, if you enjoy it more with another person? Or do you want no sex at all with your SO? Just the romantic side. Relationships can also work without Love. Just for the sex, I've seen people be together for less. So again, while it's true, you can have a relationship without Sex, Sex and Love are closely interconnected, just as a chemical bodily reaction. Now I'm not trying to change your mind or anything, just pointing out my point of view, so you can more easily explain my questions.

I would like to do sex with my SO. Way more than anyone else. My SO will be my favorite person, someone that I trust more than anyone, someone that I wanna kiss more than anyone, even do more sex than anyone. I don't fully understand my wish to make sex with other people, but it will never be as powerful as with my SO. After 1 year dating my ex, I really was turned off of sex in any way, and I just wished if I could try something new for a while. I jusf would need a pause at least every year, maybe more, so that I could explore my sexuality, my desires, what I like, what I don't like. We all don't think equal, and maybe that's what I wanna feel. Maybe I need to experiment something new to be sure that I really want my SO more than anything.

I think it is fair when everyone knew and agreed to the open relationship. I probably agree on the relationship as long as my partner seeks a relationship with another female. If that relationship partner to be a guy, it would make me very uncomfortable. I believe an open relationship is okay because maybe it'll be a right balance and help fill in things that we are lacking. If my partner seeks a relationship with another person without letting me know, perhaps it is better for my partner to be with that person instead of me. I'll let her go. I view sex as an uncomfortable subject and not so fond of.

With humans? No. I think this is subject to the two parties as and depends on how open-minded they are and willing to share. How willing are they to not be selfish and want one person to themselves. My opinion is no but I could see why some would say hell yeah. I once in school had the opportunity to be in an open relationship with two women and was invited to be with them but I turned it down as I wasn't really into them like that. I also didn't have the time to deal with a relationship at the time not to mention two.

Personally...I feel that there is no need for an open relationship AT ALL. Many say it is a cultural difference and that there are so many factors affecting how especially these types of relationships are formed. If an open relationship is fun and exciting for you, then go ahead as it is your own freedom as long as you and your partner are comfortable. However, the trust and warmth are just gone... it is almost like you are just experimenting with many things and not taking things seriously anymore... Imma quote this song: "What is love? Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me...no more" for both sides. nya~