Not really into sharing the person I give myself to and share my life with. Makes me sad just thinking about it.

I am all for it - I think its a question of trust - rather have an open relationship then cheating

I don't get them. I mean, to me personally, a relationship is monogamous commitment to someone. How serious can a commitment like that be, if it's intended for more than one person?

If you're considering it, You're not with the right one. One great kiss and you'll never want anyone else.

I think its a very bad idea, and people just end up getting hurt.

If that's what you want to do then do it. but in the end someone will get hurt.

I understand in theory how it is supposed to work but from a practical standpoint I don't see how it works. When I was single and/or in a bad or so-so relationship, I was ok if someone I was intimate with was with someone else. When I fell for someone, the difference in how profound my feelings were changed my outlook. The idea of my wife sharing that certain look or smile that she only has for me in intimate moments with someone else literally breaks my heart just thinking about it.

Stupid idea.

I don't think I'd like it.

It's an oxymoron. If it's open, all you have is a friend with benefits.

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Never would accept it.

I just saw that movie Hall Pass and although it was funny, it brought up some serious flaws in the opinion that relationships can be open and still lasting. Openess is togetherness. :)

With trust and love, and BOTH of you want it without jealousy then it is fine. You need to know love versus lust and trust the other person(s) to also respect boundaries. Your partner is most important and there should be no argument or pressure and you move on together. Going off to play golf with the guys or your ladies group can be done healthfully or can ruin a relationship when overindulged. The open part just tugs at our puritanical guilt a little harder, and is not for everyone.

No.