Category: open relationship dating guides

  • Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in Open Relationships

    Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in Open Relationships

    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…

  • An Exploration into Ethical Non-Monogamy

    An Exploration into Ethical Non-Monogamy

    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…

  • How to Handle Fear of Abandonment in Open Relationships

    How to Handle Fear of Abandonment in Open Relationships

    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…

  • Beyond Boundaries: Exploring the Ethics of Open Relationships

    Beyond Boundaries: Exploring the Ethics of Open Relationships

    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…

  • Signs of Discontent: Recognizing Unhappiness in Open Relationships

    Signs of Discontent: Recognizing Unhappiness in Open Relationships

    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…

  • Dating After Distancing: How the Pandemic Reshaped Modern Romance

    Dating After Distancing: How the Pandemic Reshaped Modern Romance

    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…

  • Beyond the Flirt: Signs They’re Serious About an Open Relationship

    Beyond the Flirt: Signs They’re Serious About an Open Relationship

    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…

  • 4 Powerful Online Dating Safety Protocols You Need To Know

    4 Powerful Online Dating Safety Protocols You Need To Know

    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…

  • Open Relationship IQ: 1 in 3 Americans Wants to Learn More About Open Relationships

    Open relationships and polyamory are having a “moment,” according to The Week. As more people, both single and in relationships, monogamous and non-monogamous, LGBTQ+ and heterosexual, learn more about open relationships, the more the practice and curiosity about it grows.  OpenRelationship, a dating app and website that offers modern dating for everyone, wanted to know…

  • The Importance of Self-Care in Open Relationships

    The Importance of Self-Care in Open Relationships

    Open relationships often help couples and individuals foster more meaningful relationships. With unique, more spirited emotional dynamics and complexities at play, open relationships sometimes require a bit more self care. Those who partake in open relationships should realize the importance of self-care and emotional wellbeing in their journey. Forgetting to do so can ultimately cause…