― Anaïs Nin

 

    
                                                                 

                        Open Relationships In 2012?


We all encounter relationships where, the things we use to value about our partners become simply mundane. In some cases you become aware of things; that may contradict the first impression you got of the one you love. So when things in the relationship start to come up short on one or both ends. Is it acceptable to bring another party into the relationship? No, I don't mean swinging or having a threesome!! I mean interacting with other beings.  Wouldn't it be more of the norm to just part ways? For most yes.. But for a rare amount who are still clinging to their partner; the simpler solution is to suggest having a open relationship. Why? Well for most, it's curiosity of exploration and maintaining the current relationship. But although the thought may be appealing, just like a normal relationship it's based on respect and trust. Most couples form rules to make sure, boundaries aren't crossed. To ensure that cheating doesn't occur.

               
 That's right.. Having relations with another person sexually is considered cheating, if it's not acceptable to both you and your partner. Just like in certain cases, the couple may have agreed to not bring their dates into their home. Being in a open relationship/ marriage is just suppose to be about sexual release, and experimentation. Nothing more.. nothing less; these couples do not bring others into their family life. There will be no introduction to children or going to family gatherings. Open relationships/marriages are not to be confused with polygamy or a polygamous unions. Guidelines before entering such a relationship are suppose to help keep a open line of communication. As well as preventing health risk.  But does it really work? Should it even be considered a solution; if or when your relationship hits rock bottom? Speculations of Hollywood's finest from Will and Jada, to Ashton and Demi lead us to say no. Because in the end if a relationship is beyond saving, then how can bringing others into the drama make it less drama filled?


                       

While there are a small percentage; of relationships/marriages that are successful from having additional sex partners. There are more who end up splitting up out of issues with jealousy. Naturally when bringing another person into your relationship, there is chance for you to find common factors with the other parties involved. And instead of bringing union into the relationship separation ensues.

                                                         

All and all.. We 1stClassLadies feel it's just not worth the headache!! At most it may be a short thrill; yet it isn't worth the risk of loosing ones partner or self. If a relationship is without substance it can not and will not last. So find a way to make it work between you and your partner. There are no shortcuts in a successful marriage/ relationship.