are open relationships GOOD or are they BAD?
362419
does he know how you feel, does he feel the same way about it. personally i think open relationships are easier on the guys because they usually don't want a strong commitment. and the girls usually do. what i'd do it talk to the marine=)
626980
With the pics it does depend how recent they are, old ones don't worry about, new ones could be an issue. Being open about sex is not a sign of lack of commitment, but of comfort with it. Being open about sex and sexual interests is very freeing, and is only taboo because of the religious fundamentalists that run the world are a bunch of frigid nutters who think anything beyond missionary with the lights off on your wedding night is wrong. Chill let her be herself, unless she really crosses the line give her the benefit of the doubt.
1099402
I dont know if its "ideal" but sure is helpful. me and my boss talk about our problems or issues with our spouses and sometimes we find ways to make things work or fix this or that. I help him to understand more about his wife and he helps me to understand more about my husband's behavior. sometimes it's good to have this kind of conversations with someone that has a serious relationship just like you. I wouldnt take advice from someone who wasnt married or living with the bf/gf.
77100
I believe that being honest and open with your mate is crucial. Period.\n\nWith that said, I also believe that if most people live long enough, MOST will have at least one deep, dark, secret, that will NEVER be shared with ANYONE.
577449
Im personally not in favor of open relationships no matter how they're sliced. Gay, Straight, Bi or whatever. I would guess that the person who wants an open relationship just isnt in love with the person they're with.
316915
I don't think its bad at all as long as there's honest love in between. :)
612121
If you have a good friendship, and can both be open and mature in a relationship, it will only get better.
382487
There are many good women still left and I am sure they are asking the same question you are about men :o)  I think in life people that have been through relationships are either more shy about giving too much or just scared of getting hurt.  I was just talking to a friend about this subject today and some people are not comfortable being alone and not really ready to be with someone, which can be perceived as being closed....who knows but I do believe everyone has a someone!!  Good Luck and I hope you find what you are looking for soon....
447878
Obviously those who do the cheating say it is a good thing and those who are cheated on say it is a bad thing.  It is all from your own perspective and beliefs about relationships.
243302
Your right but there are some exceptions.  There are things often that you know you can't work through or differences that exist that aren't even things that involve working through.  You can try everything possible to make a relationship work but at some point no matter how much you love someone you have to be honest about if it is really a relationship that can work.
525894
Good sex life has a positive impact on the relationship yes, but it isnt a cure for a crappy communication skills or a million marital problems.
392664
I have had an open relationship and things turned out to be a real mess!  Jealousy soon took over and then everything fell apart!  So, I know for a fact that I cannot have an open relationship!:)
1051557
The term "open relationship" is only as good as the person's own personal opinion/belief of what that exactly entails. It is too vague of a question to ask, because many people will define or "translate" it differently. The only person who can tell you honestly is the person you are in the relationship with. \nThis question would actually be a very important and interesting topic to bring up the next time you have a conversation with the person you currently seeing, or who you would like to have an actual relationship with.\nGood question.... good luck!\n; )
199545
Because there is supposed to be a degree of trust that exists between you and your partner in a committed relationship.  If you violate that trust, then there can't be a healthy relationship.\n\nHowever, if you both agree to have an open relationship, then obviously seeing other people is okay.  It's when both parties expect something different from your relationship that you're going to have a problem.
811964
If you mean by good, you want to find people who don't do wrong, that's easy.  I went out all my life with good friends.  I refused to associate with bad people.  Invite someone you think would be a good friend to go shopping with you or invite them to your house.  You'll be able to tell right away after talking to this person if they are for you.  If they smoke, drink or talk about sex all the time, they can't be too good of a person.  When I was young, I went roller skating with a friend only to see her talking with one boy after another and ignoring me.  I knew she wasn't going to be a good friend so I dropped her right away and went out with her cousin.  We became best friends.
671365
An open relationship denotes a relationship (usually between two people) in which participants are free to take other partners; where the couple making this agreement are married, it is an open marriage. While 'open relationship' is sometimes used as a synonym to 'polyamory' or 'polyamorous relationship', these terms are generally differentiated with the "open" in 'open relationship' usually refers to the sexual aspect of a non-closed relationship, whereas polyamory refers to the extension of a relationship by allowing bonds to form (which may be sexual or otherwise) as additional long term relationships:\n\nSome relationships place strict restrictions on partners (e.g. polyfidelity); such relationships are polyamorous, but not open. \nSome relationships permit sex outside the primary relationship, but not love (cf swinging); such relationships are open, but not polyamorous. \nSome polyamorists do not accept the dichotomies of "in a relationship/not in a relationship" and "partners/not partners"; without these divisions, it is meaningless to class a relationship as 'open' and 'closed'. \nSome polyamorists consider 'polyamory' to be their philosophical orientation — they believe themselves capable and desirous of multiple loves — whereas 'open relationship' is used as a logistical description: that is, it is how their polyamory is expressed or implemented. They would say of themselves, for instance, "I am polyamorous; my primary partner and I have an open relationship (with the following ground rules)...."
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To have a good relationship I believe you should be honest, be truthful, and respectful toward the person you are referring to. These are very important qualities in a relationship. If you are referring to a male/female relationship oh boy you really have to work at it. It is also necessary to compromise in a relationship. It takes a whole lot of that. In other words, every thing is not one persons way all the time. Compromise, remember that ok? \nas u have asked we can't get good relation it is we have to create good relation with others if u be good with others they we be good to u but there are some options cases also so we also think with whom we have to create good relation ok bye \nThe 'how' is a big one. I have been married 2 x and on my 3rd one and I have really learned a lot from this new mate.\n\nWe never put one another down, and if we are upset we let one another know without yelling, or putting the person down. I found this makes a huge, huge difference. The trust has grown. \n\nEach day we both quietly look for something positive to comment on ..... today for instance my partner commented on how thoughtful I was with one of our children. Just a simple comment and it really made me feel good inside. \n\nI have found from experience that just because we are with someone for awhile we don't take advantage of this. It is special to be in a good relationship and well, be thoughtful. Thankful