Does open relationship really work?

[dynamodean]

A few different things:

1) An open relationship is not for everyone, that goes for straight, gay, bi, what have you. If either or both partners are the jealous type, then an open relationship is obviously not for them. You need to have built a strong and trusting bond to make it work. Any second guessing or doubting and you're just swimming against the strong current of failure.

2) Not all open relationships are created equal. While some open relationships constitute a free ride (pun intended) to everything and including butt sex...some couples may find it doable (pun intended again) to only allow their partners to give handies to "outsiders"...or maybe only wining, dining, and watching a movie while cuddling up. There are no set rules and every couple can tailor and adjust their boundaries and limitations.

3) The meaning of the word "relationship" is even subjective and different. A couple can be hardly more than fuck buddies...and technically that is a relationship of sorts. They're probably the most likely to be okay with open relationships. Some couples can deal with open relationships just fine because they're not ready (or were looking for) to fall in love or be emotionally attached to their partner.

Open relationships can work because in certain instances, they are just what the doctor ordered. Obviously it's not for everyone.