Category: open relationship dating guides

  • The Intersection of Open Relationships and LGBTQ+ Communities

    The Intersection of Open Relationships and LGBTQ+ Communities

    Mainstream society tends to relate the LGBTQ+ movement to the open relationship dating evolution. Although these direct correlations are misguided, we’d be remiss not to explore the dynamic confluences. In fact, both open relationships and LGBTQ+ relationships encounter similar challenges and dynamics. But what about the idea that LGBTQ+ relationships are more open to open…

  • Navigating Jealousy in Open Relationships

    Navigating Jealousy in Open Relationships

    One of the most prominent early hurdles in an open relationship is undoubtedly jealousy. We’ve been indoctrinated our entire lives that traditional, monogamous relationships are the safest experience. And that a partner exploring physical or mental connections with someone outside the relationship is immoral. But that’s the thing with the open relationship discovery period. Both…

  • How To Ask Your Partner For an Open Relationship

    How To Ask Your Partner For an Open Relationship

    You’ve decided that you want to pursue an open relationship with your partner. Maybe that’s because your marriage or relationship is struggling and nothing else has worked. Maybe it’s because you see the benefits of an open relationship. There’s many reasons you might want to ask your partner for an open relationship. But in the…

  • The Pineapple Symbol: What You Need To Know

    The Pineapple Symbol: What You Need To Know

    The upside down pineapple symbol, as it relates to open relationships, is one of the more confusing symbols in the world. OK, that’s a bit heavy and overdramatic, but we wanted to lure you in. But in reality, pineapple open relationship partners is a real thing and curious folks always wonder what the heck it…

  • What Is An Open Relationship?

    What Is An Open Relationship?

    For many, the terms “open relationship” can be quite unsettling. But much of that is rooted in a deep cultural misunderstanding as to what an open relationship is. There are dozens of open relationship benefits that tend to get glossed over by people who simply don’t understand the lifestyle. And hey, that’s fair. Rather than…