Category: open relationship dating guides

Open and transparent communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and it’s especially crucial in open relationships. For many, transitioning to an open relationship often stems from challenges or unmet needs in traditional partnerships. This shift requires a heightened focus on honest dialogue. Sharing your desires and boundaries while actively listening to your partner(s)…

You’re happy. Truly happy. You’ve discovered the empowering, exciting, and fulfilling experience of being in an open relationship. To date, it feels like the best relationship you’ve ever had. But there’s a problem: not everyone is celebrating your happiness. Some of your friends aren’t on board. They don’t understand your open relationship, and worse, they…

As society continues to evolve, becoming more accepting of diverse relationship structures is taking center stage. More people are exploring the possibilities of an ethical non-monogamous relationship. While open relationships offer a unique, sometimes exhilarating, freedom to form connections outside of the primary relationship, they also require a strong foundation of trust. If you don’t…

In today’s rapidly changing world, the traditional model of monogamy doesn’t always fit every couple or single’s needs. And that’s OK, because more and more individuals are seeking fulfillment in ways to ethically share and enjoy multiple forms of connection. Ethical non-monogamy encompasses a spectrum of relationship types, but all are grounded in the principles…

Open relationships continue to grow in popularity. There a way for couples to explore romance with more variety. They can introduce adventure into a relationship that’s lacking fun. But they are a relationship and like any relationship, they can certainly bring about emotional challenges. It’s important to manage emotions and address these challenges in an…

In recent years, open relationships have increasingly moved into the main view of our society. Mainstream media such as TV shows and movies have began to portray in more normal fashion. But despite growing visibility, open relationships often remain misunderstood and plagued by inaccuracies. In today’s exploration, we’ll dive into personal autonomy. We’ll look at…

Couples often use open relationships as a way to spark new life into a stale marriage or dating relationship. And this is a move that often breaths a newfound energy into the relationship. A lot of this has to do with the vast increases in communication and exploration. But its important to remember that an…

It wasn’t that long ago that one of the most socially transformative periods of modern life occurred. For many of us, we’re trying to forget it. To be clear, we’re not rehashing anything today. Instead, we’re looking towards how the COVID-19 pandemic helped reshape and steer today’s modern, open relationship dating. The open relationship and…

Distinguishing between someone genuinely interested in an open relationship versus someone seeking something more casual is a difficult task. But as many of you know, it’s absolutely essential. Unfortunately, some folks may “think” they desire an open, more modern relationship, when in fact they aren’t ready for that at all. Here’s some tips and ideas…

Open relationships are a wonderful way to reintroduce excitement and romance into your current relationship. Often, meeting new open relationship-minded people means using an open relationship dating site (like ours, nudge, nudge) to connect with others looking for similar experiences. Whether you go it alone, or have a partner, safety should always be the main…