Is it normal to want to hook up with other people when you're in love?

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost four years, and I really love him. But I'm young (20), and I want to have more experience before I settle down for good. He's really the only guy I've ever been with. Is it normal to want to hook up/date other people even though I love my boyfriend? What should I do?

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  • klynn

    I am 25 years old and have been with the same man for 7 years. Before we got together I had one other partner,whom I cared deeply about. I sometimes think about what it would be like to be with other men but when it comes down to it I really only want him. I think thats true love. Sex, to me anyway, is sacred. I know nowadays everyone sleeps with everyone and I disagree with it. What can I say I'm a Christian, and also afraid of diseases and p.o.s. men. So what I have came up with is to be very spontaneous and adventurous in bed!!

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  • kariann789

    Hun I'm 31 and have been married for 6 years, there are STILL plenty of times that I see a really hot guy and instantly get kind of wet and wonder how great he would taste/feel. I just save it for when my husband gets home.

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  • drego551

    4 yrs and you're only 20?! Fuck that...go out live life, have other experiences...date other guys. There's more out there for you. In my honest opinion I think you're really doing yourself a disservice by NOT seeing other guys because how do u know who's best when you have nothing to compare him to?

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  • sparky555

    completely normal. i feel the same way too but im only nineteen.

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  • BlueAlice

    Absolutely normal. In fact, I think that some people want to play around no matter how many people they've been with.

    I've been in three relationships so far - 9this one included) and slept with 4 people, not all of whom I've been in a relationship with.

    I would talk to him about how you feel if you can.
    And if you can't, then make the most of any opportunities for experimentation that you get. Preferably not before the relatinoship has ended, though....

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  • Open relationship, break up, take a break and do whatever you want to do. Note, these answers might hurt him very much.

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