Category: open relationship dating guides

  • How Attachment Styles Shape Open Relationships

    How Attachment Styles Shape Open Relationships

    One of the most overlooked aspects of an open relationship is something called “attachment style.” While it’s not a medical diagnosis, attachment style is a widely used concept in psychology that helps us better understand how people form and maintain relationships. And when it comes to open relationships, understanding your attachment style can be a game-changer in…

  • Navigating Open Relationship Etiquette and Expectations

    Navigating Open Relationship Etiquette and Expectations

    Open relationships don’t follow traditional dating norms. In many places, they’re still considered counter-culture, though attitudes are shifting. But no matter where you are, open relationships require structure—built on communication, mutual respect, and clear expectations. These are the very foundations that make them work.

  • Open Relationship Mythbusters: Exploring Common Misconceptions

    Open Relationship Mythbusters: Exploring Common Misconceptions

    If you’re in an open relationship, you’ve likely encountered some frustrating misconceptions about your relationship style. Whether it’s in movies, TV shows, or casual conversations with friends, misinformation about open relationships runs rampant. These misconceptions don’t just cause confusion—they create unnecessary stress for those in open relationships. They make it harder to have honest discussions…

  • How Open Relationships Challenge Traditional Dating Norms

    How Open Relationships Challenge Traditional Dating Norms

    Could it be that open relationships are driving change in the dating world? Let’s be honest, there is a surge in open relationship momentum. It is undeniable. Dating today looks different than it did even a decade ago—more fluid, less bound by rigid expectations, and more accepting of alternative relationship structures. Even those in traditional…

  • Jealousy vs. Compersion: Understanding and Managing Complex Emotions in Open Relationships

    Jealousy vs. Compersion: Understanding and Managing Complex Emotions in Open Relationships

    Jealousy is a powerful emotion that can creep into any relationship, regardless of structure. It can cloud judgment, fuel insecurity, and, if left unchecked, create tension in personal and romantic connections. Now, imagine a different approach—one where, instead of experiencing distress, you genuinely feel happiness for your partner’s joy. Imagine that! This is compersion, often…

  • 5 Non-Obvious Ways Boundaries Get Breached in Open Relationships

    5 Non-Obvious Ways Boundaries Get Breached in Open Relationships

    Boundaries are the cornerstone and hallmark of an open relationship. Scratch that: Boundaries are the cornerstone and hallmark of a THRIVING open relationship. In fact, most couples or even singles who migrate over to experimenting with open relationships are baffled to learn that communications in open relationships are far more expansive than in traditional relationships.…

  • Creating Digital Boundaries on Open Relationship Dating Apps and Websites

    Creating Digital Boundaries on Open Relationship Dating Apps and Websites

    Really. “Digital boundaries.” This sounds a whole lot like some buzz term that’s another way to pile on stress. But no, it’s actually a very real thing that many people in open relationships fail at. And it can ruin a really great dating app experience, such as what you’ll find on Open Relationship (not to…

  • How to Spot and Avoid Catfishing in Open Relationship Dating

    How to Spot and Avoid Catfishing in Open Relationship Dating

    Catfishing is an unfortunate part of any web experience where strangers meet, and open relationship dating sites are no exception. Anywhere people gather online in search of romance, catfishers tend to follow. In this post, we’ll talk about ways to navigate catfishing within the UK’s open relationship dating circles so you can keep your connections…

  • 5 Effective Ways to Set Expectations in an Open Relationship

    5 Effective Ways to Set Expectations in an Open Relationship

    All relationships rely on expectations. Whether it be you and your real estate agent, you and your boss, or you and clerk who sells you donuts, expectations are the lifeblood of all relationships. Sometimes, these expectations are implied, like when you purchase a donut. Other times, particularly in the romantic space, allowing expectations to be…

  • Self-Discovery Through Open Relationships: Exploring Self-Growth Benefits

    Self-Discovery Through Open Relationships: Exploring Self-Growth Benefits

    With open relationships gaining steam around the world, we’re in a moment where relationships are being redefined. Beyond a relationship style, open relationships offer a unique opportunity to discover one’s self and grow from it. When we navigate emotions, communication, and trust within an open relationship dating framework, we can learn about ourselves and our…