Open Relationship ???

Good to be here after so long.. Well.. Today while going out for a drink with my frenz.. the term Open Relationship came up during the conversation.. but.. none of us.. could really tell what is it actually about.. so.. what to do.. ? when we dont know about something.. we should find out.. rite? Lets see what i found out..

Open Relationship.. has 3 main definitions.. which are :

1. A relationship (often between two people) in which the participants are free to have sexual intercourse with other partners. If the couple making this agreement are married, it is then called an open marriage.

2. A relationship where both partners hide nothing from each other, including their past relationships and sexual experiences.

3. A relationship where both partners have agreed that monogamy, sexual fidelity or exclusivity are not expected. A polyamory relationship in which there may also be other lovers who are not partners in the given relationship. Most commonly, this refers to a primary couple who may have secondary relationships.

If u guys wonder what is Polyamory.. it means.. extension of a relationship by allowing bonds to form.. obviously more than one bond..

There are few types of Open Relationship.. which are :

1. A relationship that place strict restrictions on partners.. such relationships are polyamorous, but not open.

2. A relationship that permit sex outside the primary relationship, but not love.. such relationships are open, but not polyamorous ( Swinging )..

3. A relationship that do not accept the term of being in a relationship or not in a relationship.. they dont believe in it..

4. A relationship with 2 people that believe that they are capable and desirous of multiple loves.. whereas 'open relationship' is used as a logistical description: that is, it is how their polyamory is expressed or implemented..

So now.. i think.. we have a brief information about this Open Relationship term.. this term is a very popular culture.. In European countries.. mainly in Canada.. and Britain.. where there a lot of writings.. songs.. and books.. on it.. there are even sex educators that advocate on Open relationships.. Obviously it sounds so interesting n fun honestly.. but the question is.. Is it suitable for our Culture.. ?

So now.. If anyone of our frenz.. says that he or she is in an Open Relationship.. At least.. we know what they mean.. huhu.. Hopefully they know what it means too.. before they come up to such decision..