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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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[Study] Almost 1 in 5 Americans Have Been in Open Relationships
In a world where the definition of love is continually evolving, interest in non-traditional relationships, particularly open relationships, continues to grow. Exploring non-traditional relationships is gaining traction in America, with a new survey finding nearly 1 in 5 Americans having been in an open relationship. OpenRelationship, a dating app and website that offers modern dating…
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The Evolution of Love: How Dating Has Changed in the 21st Century
Dating today is just, well, different. At least when we compare it to 20 years ago. Of course, that change is expected. At the same time, surveying our past can often lead us to understanding our future. Today we’ll look at some of the major overhauls the dating world has experienced over the 21st century…
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A Guide to Inclusive Dating in a Modern World
Love and relationships can take many forms. Love and dating are as diverse as the people who experience them. The days of a single model of relationship type are mostly gone. Today, we find ourselves among many types of relationship styles which amounts to a vibrant spectrum of love. Let’s explore the essence of inclusive…
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The Positive Mental Health Effects of Open Relationships
Our bias noted: open relationships feel pretty mentally good. The world is experiencing a shift in relationship perspectives as more couples look to leverage the power of an open relationship. These are often couples marred by traditional relationship struggles. Those struggles can feel defeating to both partners. Hence, the open relationship becomes a solution to…
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Proactive Strategies to Avoid Common Failures in Open Relationships
Many monogamous couples are discovering the potential an open relationship has on saving their relationships. Because of this, couples may sometimes think that open relationships are a cure-all. But in the end, open relationships are just like any relationship: if you don’t do the work, it may fail. And doing the work entails being aptly…
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The Art of Balancing Multiple Partners in Open Relationships
The heart of the open relationship is multiple partners. Whether that’s an additional long-term partner, or multiple and unique partners throughout the relationship, there’s always more than two tangoing in an open relationship. And with more people comes more potential for both happiness and complications. It’s important to learn how to balance multiple partners so…
