Category: open relationship dating guides

  • 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…

  • The Role of Social Media in Modern Relationships – Do’s and Don’ts

    The Role of Social Media in Modern Relationships – Do’s and Don’ts

    Social media is one of the Internet’s most utilized tools. People use social media to stay connected with others. In the modern dating world, social media is the very basis of the online dating experience. Dating sites like Open Relationship are, at their cores, social media websites. There’s some irony in this article which can’t…

  • Mending Communication Gaps in Modern Dating

    Mending Communication Gaps in Modern Dating

    We’ve all been there. Your relationship communication breaks down and suddenly, you’re on the skids. Once you’re in a bad relationship spot, it can be tough to fix. But it’s certainly not impossible. Modern dating is ripe with communication challenges. Learning how to fix these issues in open relationships and beyond is essential to a…

  • Mindful Connections: Navigating the World of Distracted Dating

    Mindful Connections: Navigating the World of Distracted Dating

    More often than not, we meet our potential partners online. The point is, technology is our friend when it comes to making new connections, particularly when we consider inclusive and open relationship dating. But equally, technology can be our foe as it offers consistent distractions. Embracing mindfulness in our relationships is an essential way forward…

  • Mastering First Dates in Today’s Diverse Dating Scene

    Mastering First Dates in Today’s Diverse Dating Scene

    Modern dating has evolved. The dating scene today isn’t your parent’s dating scene. There’s a more openness and inclusivity involved in today’s dating dichotomy. And that’s a great thing. However, it comes with its own complications and riddles. So let’s dive into how we can master first dates in the age of diverse dating.