Advice on Open Relationships/Marriages

Important questions to ask before making the final decision: Are there any restrictions? Do you want to know everything your partner does? Can you & your partner perform all sexual acts outside of the marriage/relationship? Do you want to see health records of the newcomer? Who comes first you or the hook ups? Is there a restriction on certain people?

Also try the advice of this counseling couple .

Counselor Kathy Labriola gives a few words:

There are many different types of open relationships. Some models will fit your needs much better than others. To identify your preferred model, ask yourself some tough questions: How much security do you need to feel safe in a relationship? Do you need to feel that you’re “Number One”, or can you share that priority with other lovers? How much privacy and personal freedom do you need to feel comfortable? Have you been happiest living alone, living with one person, or with a group? What pushes your buttons? How much time and energy do you have to devote to relationships? What are your expectations of love relationships?

For you to be happy in open relationships of any kind, you must first know what you want and which model will be most likely to work for you. Secondly, you must be able to articulately communicate what you want to potential partners in an honest and clear way. And last, but certainly not least, it is crucial to pick partners who want the same type of relationship and are comfortable with your chosen model. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills go a long way towards achieving these goals, along with a willingness to negotiate to satisfy everyone’s needs. Following these steps will maximize your chances of developing satisfying and successful open relationships.

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