'... a new study had found that those in open relationships are just as happy, if not happier, than those in committed relationships.

Scientists say that despite the stigma, people in consensual open relationships report high levels of satisfaction and trust, as well as low levels of jealousy. ...'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...-open-relationships-happier-claims-study.html

'The study, conducted at the University of Michigan, analyzed different relationships among participants older than age 25.

The sample included more than 2,100 people, with about 1,500 individuals in monogamous relationships and around 600 in committed non-monogamous relationships. ..'

 

Makes a lot of sense to me too. Helps ditch the jealously and control freak thing.

 

Every male and female have their own wants and desires, no matter how great any relationship may be it can never completely fulfill all of those needs all of the time. The female has as much right to find that happiness as the male does, this is what enhances and builds trust in the long run. It also destroys jealousy as there is no room for it to exist.

 

My wife and I have an open relationship, meaning she is open to do whatever she wants, and I'm open to go along with it.

 

We are quite happy

 

I'm in an open relationship, and you're definitely right. Were so much happier this way!

 

I've certainly never been happier.

 

I believe that there are very few couples who can stay together for life without driving each other crazy.

 

To each their own. Some people prefer the routine and security of one partner.

 

I am not surprised either by this but each to his or her own. Did anyone here read the long list of spiteful and or dismissive responses to the article ? Problem is we are programmed to believe that the only relationship is a monogamous one despite the fact that countless people have successful happy relationships which aren't monogamous and their care, love or commitment to their partner/s is not necessarily any less serious than those of their monogamous friends. That said it is not for everyone and I wouldn't want to be the one to suggest that either one was better or worse, despite my feelings that monogamy is unrealistic long term.

 

I'm in a open relationship. But haven't told my wife yet lol . Sorry serious note yes you are correct . Open is the way forward

 

Absolutely open relationships rule
..they are a hell of a lot better than worrying about stepping on someone's feelers xoxo <3

 

I've heard (and agree with) speculation that it isn't the type of relationship that makes the difference, but the fact that successful open relationships require good communication between everyone involved.

 

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Too many people try to force something that can't work tho xoxo

 

I have a high amount of respect for those in open relationships, also those who swing and swap as it takes a very stable base (contrary to belief.) To know how to let go of the negative jealousy and be assured your not losing anything only gaining insight into yourself and each other. I think most failures of this come from the misguided who think it might fix a broken relationship sexual or otherwise, but don't realize you have can't fire this cannon from a canoe!

 

I'm not sure whether my situation could be classed as 'OPEN' ?
I am happily shared by many of my husband's pals on his suggestion and encouragement,
as he is totally impotent after a car accident, and doesn't want me to miss out.
Now if he was ok and also having sex elsewhere - I don't know if I would be so happy.
I'm a selfish bitch when I want to be, and I doubt if I could accept HIM having other women.
I'm afraid that with me - sauce for the goose is NOT sauce for the gander!

 

I totally believe this. Been there done that. Was fun. But with my husband? Nah. That's mine.

 

Couples who have a long-standing open relationship - whatever you classify as open relationship - are most likely people who have a very tight and secure relationship. If not, chances are fair that the experiment with the open relationship has ended prematurely in troubles.
People who don't have an open relationship, can also be very tight and secure together, but also anything else. So it doesn't surprise me that on average couples who do have an open relationship, are very happy.

But don't jump to the conclusion that having an open relationship will make anyone happier. Most couples won't be able to cope with it.

Couples in other non-traditionally-monogamous relationships will probably need the same advantage and thus, if the experiment succeeded and stuck, be happier than average. My wife and I have had long-time fuck buddies for threesomes, and that has very much added to the strong bond we have.

 

My open relationship.. very happy.... but just an open relationship.... wont be happy unless the people in the relationship truly respect each other ... and both want that type of relationship