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| Relationship Status - Open Relationship |
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| Written by Will Irvin | |
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There Are Clear Rules and Boundaries In a true open relationship, there are clear rules and boundaries regarding the behavior of both parties. Each party should be aware of what they are allowed to do, with whom they may do it, and under what circumstances. Otherwise, the relationship is more of a casual relationship (something altogether different), or they're a cheater. They Are Willing To Put You In Touch With The Other Party If someone is in a truly open relationship, they will have no problem with you contacting their significant other to verify the situation. If they balk at this, you may as well move on, because they're not being honest with you. Honesty is a must in any type of relationship, open or otherwise. Cheaters You may or may not have a problem with dating (or hooking up with, or whatever) a cheater. This article isn't about cheaters. I do feel, however, that a distinction should be made between someone who is in a true open relationship and someone who is cheating on their significant other. The difference is that a cheater is someone who is acting outside the established boundaries of the relationship (or is acting without the knowledge of their partner), and someone in an open relationship is just that...open...with their partner. So, beware the open relationship. A few simple questions can help you decide whether you're dealing with a true open situation or if the person you're talking to is cheating on their partner. What you should do if you determine that they are a cheater is a personal decision, one that only you can make.
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