I have a boyfriend who is 26 years old and I am 22. We’ve been dating since last year and I feel comfortable when I’m with him but one day he mentioned something about “open relationship”. I have no idea how it works or if it’s different from the kind of relationship we have now. I don’t know how to respond to him. Can you give me an idea of what an open relationship is? I don’t want to ask him directly because it might feel awkward but I’m really curious about it’s deeper meaning and how it differs from the relationship we currently have.
An open relationship means that you are still together, but you are allowed to flirt with others or go on dates with other people. It’s like you are still a couple, but without full commitment and without being involved in each other’s other relationships.
If you are serious about him, for me this is not a good idea. Maybe he is not satisfied with you, which is why he wants this kind of setup.
Hiii
When someone suddenly brings up this topic, it often means that they are already interested in someone else or maybe have a backup ready. They are just asking for your permission so that tomorrow they don’t have a burden on their conscience and can do everything openly.
And you are saying that you are failing awkwardly by asking directly, that is the real problem! If you are not comfortable enough with your partner to ask him What is our future, how will you bear the burden of an “open relationship”? Such relationships require a lot of courage and clear communication, which seems to be missing here.
