An open relationship is one in which both parties arent exclusively dating each other. In other words, both people are openly allowed to have other sexual and/or romantic partners. Basically, if youre in an open relationship, youre okay with you and your partner having other love interests.

What does it mean if a guy is in an open relationship?

An open relationship means having more than one romantic or sexual partner at a time. Its an arrangement that both parties agree is non-exclusive or non-monogamous. As one or both partners engage in romantic or sexual activities outside the relationship, the arrangements agreement aspect is key.

Why would a man want an open relationship?

Reasons you might consider an open relationship: You and your partner both have a lot of love to give and believe you can love more than one person at once. You want to explore your sexuality or sexual relationships with someone of a different gender. You and your partner have a case of mismatched libidos.

Are open relationships bad?

People who dont really understand the concept of open relationships may make you feel like youre just getting permission to cheat on your partner, but heres why theyre wrong: Open relationships grant both of you the freedom to pursue other people in a way thats based on mutual respect, open communication, and