What is an open relationship? Advantages and disadvantages

In times of polyamory and free love, are you clear What is an open relationship? Here we clarify it for you, so you can decide if it is for you or not.

First of all, we must clarify two concepts related to couple relationships so that we understand exactly what we are talking about, and these are: monogamy and polygamy.

What is monogamy and polygamy?

The monogamy It is the custom of maintaining relationships between two people exclusively, both in terms of love and sexuality.

Polygamy it is a family regime that allows a man to have several wives or vice versa.

What is an open relationship?

Halfway between monogamy and polygamy, there are open relationships, in which marital exclusivity is maintained, but with sexual and/or loving freedom.

Although each open relationship is different, it is important to point out that it is not anarchy, since there are rules that must be respected, according to the agreements made by each couple.

Open relationship: advantages and disadvantages

Below we will share some pros and cons of this type of relationship.

Advantage

  • Increase your self-esteem: This happens because you feel desired again and by other men.
  • Improves sexuality: It can rekindle the fire in a couple whose sexuality is already worn out.
  • Avoid infidelity: Since it is already known that either of them can be with other people, they simply take the chunks out of the equation.

Why not have an open relationship? Disadvantages and mistakes you should not make

  • Misunderstandings: If it is not very clear from the beginning what is allowed and what is not, problems can be generated due to non-compliance with mutual agreements.
  • A third between the two: The one who falls in love loses. If one of the two puts his heart into it and falls in love with a third person, this can lead to a breakup.
  • Sexual and reproductive health: The possibility of a sexually transmitted disease or an unwanted pregnancy will always be present, so take care of yourself, because every contraceptive device is fallible.

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