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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…
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7 Key Benefits of Being in an Open Relationship
Open relationships are defined as any relationship that features more than two partners. In all cases, an open relationship runs counter to more popular traditional style relationships which are monogamous. There are many misconceptions regarding open relationships which is mostly hyperbole and myth. Due to this, the vast wide reaching benefits of open relationships are…
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Open Relationships: How To Combat Legal Hurdles
The increase in open relationships in our society has been massive, to say the least. It seems that everywhere we turn, whether it is our favorite TV show, or a neighbor, we witness a growing trend towards acceptance of non-monogamy. But that doesn’t mean that open relationships aren’t without remaining challenges, particularly on the legal…
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Open Relationships Surge in Australia
Open relationships are on the rise worldwide as people begin to explore non-monogamous relationship options as a way to stave off divorce, and boredom. Non-monogamous style relationships include basic agreements that each partner can see others. In Australia, open relationship statuses are surprising many who didn’t realize how popular non-monogamy is becoming.
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A Complete List of Open Relationship Milestones
When you first consider the idea of engaging in the world of open relationships, you’ve reached a milestone. You’re openness and willingness to explore relationship adventures beyond traditional setups is turning point in your life. Again, it’s a milestone. This milestone must be reached by you, and you alone, before you can move forward. And…
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Transitioning from Monogamous to Non-Monogamous Bonds
The nature of relationships is evolving worldwide. Some of this stems from people’s curiosities to experiment with new ways, while another aspect of this derive from high, expensive, emotionally tolling divorce rates. Traditional couples are exploring dynamic changes in their relationship statuses more than ever. And that’s leading to a whole lot of new open…