Open Relationship
An Open Relationship is a form of Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) where the people in the relationship are not exclusive in their sexual partners. This generally refers to couples, as they collectively make the decision to "open up" their relationship.
Unlike polyamory, open relationships tend to not involve romantic relationships and are more oriented towards sexual relationships.
Types of Open Relationships
- Multi-partner: where people are connected sexually to one another, but not necessarily everyone with everyone.
- Hybrid relationships: where one person may have a sexual connection with multiple people and the other person just with them and monogamously
- Swinging: where a couple or single person will loosely engage with sexual connections with other people.
Related Terms
- Open marriage: where a couple is married and has actively chose to invite others into their sexual lives. This can be alone, or as a couple.
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