The myriad of benefits to an open relationship can sometimes be tainted by insecure feelings over how to handle communicating your lifestyle to friends and family. If you’re currently in an open relationship, you may feel you lead two separate lives. But like many alternate lifestyles, the personal journey for “coming out” can be stressful…

There’s a sense of irony involved in the importance of boundaries when it comes to open relationships. The irony derives from the idea that most people in traditional relationships perceive open relationships as some sort of free-for-all intimacy frenzy. But in actuality, open relationships stipulate more boundary setting than many are accustomed. Without proper, mutually…

Let’s face it. Money matters. Say what you will, but money is often the crux of all relationships. When money is mismanaged, or it’s flow isn’t transparent, people become emotional. Sometimes, that emotion derives from a rightful place, other times, it’s a result of paranoia. Some open relationships can present challenges to the financial dynamic.…

Are you considering what happens when raising kids in a less traditional relationship? Are you in an open relationship, and have kids? Or want kids? Being a caring parent and being in an open relationship don’t need to be separated. It happens all the time. But the uniqueness, less-traversed aspects of an open relationship can…

It’s happened. You’ve decided to pursue an open relationship. You’ve read all about the benefits of an open relationship and you’re partner is happily onboard. But alas, what’s next? If you’re here (and you are), the “what’s next” is an open relationship online community such as ours, or others. You’re about to embark on an…

There’s no more influential pillar of an open relationship than that of communication. If communication is rocky, treacherous, or non-existent, the open relationship likely fails. To be fair, communication is the primary driver of any relationship’s success. We are humans, thus, sophisticated communication of feelings and desires create or break down any type of relationship.…

Open relationships are growing in popularity. With more and more couples and singles turning to open relationships for their benefits, the need for education on the subject is rising. This is because mo’ people often leads to mo’ problems, at least in the interim period when things are fresh and vibrant, shiny and new. When…

If you’re reading this (and, you are), you’re at minimum entertaining the idea of an open relationship. Maybe you’ve found your marriage or relationship on the rocks. Maybe you’ve tried monogamy unsuccessful in what feels like a bad pattern. Maybe deep down, you simply know monogamy isn’t your thing. Now you want to know if…