Difference between Polyamory and an Open Relationship

Hello ladies and Gentlemen,

So with so many terms being thrown around, and more people in relationships being asked questions that come from the right field, today we'll discuss two big topics. Polyamory and Open Relationships.

The main concern around these two is the difference. Many may say, "Does it matter?"

Depends on the circumstance. The first thing to keep in mind is that if you are in a Monogamous relationship, bringing up this topic will probably end your relationship. Yes there are outliers where the two live a happy life, but this is not the norm. This is also not an excuse to bring up during financial stress, hard times or issues in the relationship.

With that said, there is two big differences between the two topics.

An open relationship is generally considered to be more sexual. In other words you would have one core relationship with multiple sexual partners. This can be hard as clear boundaries need to be set. First instance is kissing allowed, or just sex. How do you prevent romantic feelings from forming? Do you believe that sex and romantic feelings are separate? Are you currently in a relationship? These are questions to keep in mind before venturing down this path.

Polyamory Relationship is multiple relations that are both emotionally and sexually stimulating. In other words, you would be in actual, full relationships with multiple people. Your partner will also be in relationships. According to others, these are serious relationships, and commitments. You need to be emotionally prepared for both of you to have commitments outside of your own relationship.

Jealousy does not have a place in either of these scenarios. Ladies, you can not open the relationship because you doubt he'll find someone and then call it quits when your significant other does find someone. In other words, if you do not truly believe in this, do not attempt it. If you look within yourself and realize that you couldn't stand this, don't open the door. This is not an excuse for cheating nor an easy way to repair the relationship.

For those that may have been asked to try it by their significant other, do not fall for this. If person does believe one of these, most of the time they will inform you ahead of a relationship out of respect. Most who ask out of the blue are looking for a way to cheat, and it not be cheating. Some may even claim it would be for the best to try for the relationship. If someone does not tell you from the beginning about this, then they at least don't respect you. At worse, they do not care. If you are someone who suddenly believes this could be the right choice and your partner does not agree, let them go. Find someone who believes as you do. For all others who use this along with many other manipulation tactics to control their partner, this will end your relationship. Do not blame others when it does.

Sorry about the seriousness of this one Ladies and Gentlemen. There have been a lot of stories shared online in the past few years of men and women ruining their relationships by suggesting one of these and then upset at the fact it ended their relationship. Most of the time they claim they had no idea.

For those searching about these and aren't in a relationship, as long as you are honest you can find a partner who believes this, but honesty is key. Keep in mind that not everyone shares this view with you and do not take it out on others for not understanding.

For those who have had this purposed and thought you were in a monogamous relationship, it may be time to move on. There is no way you can trust them if it turns out just to be a way to cheat.

For those who are in a relationship and were looking because a friend mentioned it, or you saw a hottie and wanted some, shame on you. This is your warning. It will probably not go the way you think and will leave you in pain worse than you know.

For everyone else who shares in the belief of a monogamous relationship, as I do, and are reading this to understand a story you read on reddit; do not let your friends and family fall for those tricks. Also do not judge those who have successful relationships in one of those mentioned above.

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