There’s nothing better than the newness of a dating relationship. Such feelings are amplified in an open relationship. There’s the thrill, freedom, and exploration potential that makes it all so exhilarating. But open relationships present challenges as any relationship does. Just because the construct of the relationship is different doesn’t mean it’s without its hurdles.…

Going on a first date is often an exciting, but equally stressful adventure. However, when were a part of an open relationship culture, there’s added gravity to the situation. Given that open relationship dating isn’t completely mainstream (at least, yet), it can serve as an obstacle if pitched incorrectly. So how do you bring up…

For some new to open relationships, it may feel a bit of a misnomer to say that trust is central to the connection. For those who’ve explored open relationships for a while, you understand the vital contribution that trust plays. We feel trust is more central to an open relationship than it is to a…

The open relationship movement’s sails have certainly benefited from the relationship winds of celebrity romances. That’s a fancy way of saying that many celebrities are in open relationships, which is normalizing the open relationship perspective through pop culture. Add Shakira to the list of celebrities who seem to be, at the very least, experimenting with…

The world of open relationships continues to grow as traditional dating disruptions compound. With costly and emotionally draining divorce at staggering highs, many couples are seeking new ways to operate with a significant other. The growth in open relationships stems from a pursuit of mutual happiness. And for many, open relationships are helping them find…

A popular open relationship couple is confirming something we all knew around these parts. They’re explaining how they use an upside down pineapple to attract other open relationship-minded folks in public spaces, such as cruises. Liv is a flight attendant whom, with her husband, enjoys consensual open relationship fun. In fact, her and her husband…

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…

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…