In all honesty, your boyfriend's reaction was very normal. The suggestion of an open relationship is basically like stating that you are going to cheat on him. If you really are not comfortable committing yourself to one man then I suggest not being in a relationship in the first place. Maybe your relationship is in a rut but having sex with other people will definitely not help the situation. If you really want to try to fix the relationship then I would suggest that you two sit down and discuss your feelings about what each of you want. If at the end you both realize that you're two separate individuals who want to achieve different objectives then it's best that you two end the relationship. To reiterate, an open relationship will not solve your bickering.
An open relationship is not a good idea if you're having problems with your significant other, that does not mean that people who desire open relationships should not have them if that is what both parties want.
In my relationship there is no such thing as cheating, we're open and very happy with our arrangement. We met, became friends, and eventually transitioned into a relationship which we discussed first. We don't feel that it is right to control your significant other, we don't see anything wrong with sharing. We have no jealousy issues and trust and care for each other very much. This is what works for us, this is what makes us happy. We are very much proponents of free (but safe ;P) love.
(despite the openess we have been together for 8 months without feeling the need to go elsewhere. Still trying to find another girl to come join our fun though XD)
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In all honesty, your boyfriend's reaction was very normal. The suggestion of an open relationship is basically like stating that you are going to cheat on him. If you really are not comfortable committing yourself to one man then I suggest not being in a relationship in the first place. Maybe your relationship is in a rut but having sex with other people will definitely not help the situation. If you really want to try to fix the relationship then I would suggest that you two sit down and discuss your feelings about what each of you want. If at the end you both realize that you're two separate individuals who want to achieve different objectives then it's best that you two end the relationship. To reiterate, an open relationship will not solve your bickering.
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An open relationship is not a good idea if you're having problems with your significant other, that does not mean that people who desire open relationships should not have them if that is what both parties want.
In my relationship there is no such thing as cheating, we're open and very happy with our arrangement. We met, became friends, and eventually transitioned into a relationship which we discussed first. We don't feel that it is right to control your significant other, we don't see anything wrong with sharing. We have no jealousy issues and trust and care for each other very much. This is what works for us, this is what makes us happy. We are very much proponents of free (but safe ;P) love.
(despite the openess we have been together for 8 months without feeling the need to go elsewhere. Still trying to find another girl to come join our fun though XD)
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I'm happy that your relationship is great but I strongly believe that an open relationship is not for everyone.
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Definitely not for everyone. It takes a lot of maturity and trust to say the least. And I know most people don't think quite like I do ;P