Do Open Marriages Really Work?

Thursday, May 19, 2016, 7:46 [IST]

Do open marriages really work? Well, what's an open marriage? It is a married relationship in which both of the partners are okay with exploring physical relationships outside the marriage.

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This trend is catching up in urban areas. Many people would like to lead a liberated life with more freedom to explore one's body and desire.

Well, what attracts couples to an open marriage? It is the freedom of choice. When a partner need not be confined to sleep with only one person, it sounds more appealing.

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But are such marriages healthy? Without getting into the ethical or moral sides of it, let us talk only about the side effects of this kind of an arrangement.

Jealousy

Though your wife allows you to have an affair with your colleague, she will soon start feeling jealous if you give her less attention.

Quarrels

When both the husband and wife have affairs outside their marriage, it could be fun in the beginning stages but gradually quarrels would arise. The reason for this is the fact that they no longer derive their pleasure from the marriage. Their pleasure comes outside of it.

Feeling Ignored

After having a great love making session outside, you might not be able to maintain the same intensity at home with your partner. This might make him or her feel ignored. Also, you might get bored of your partner.

Blackmail

When the other party gets clingy, they might even blackmail you for more sex. This is one danger of any secret relationship.

Divorce

Most often, open marriages break into pieces. Of course, it doesn't mean that all such relationships are bound to break but the chances would be high.