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open relationships

June 22 2013

when couples put in their profile open relationship do they really know what that means. the dictionary meaning An open relationship is an interpersonal relationship in which the parties want to be together but agree to a form of a non-monogamous relationship. This means that they agree that a romantic or intimate relationship with another person is accepted, permitted, or tolerated. Generally, an open relationship is when the parties involved have two or more romantic or sexual relationships occurring at the same time either as a short term relationship, such as dating or long term relationship, such as marriage.[2] The concept of an open relationship has been recognized since the 1970s.[   why then do couples say we don't play alone yet their profile says they do, maybe some need to know the meaning s of what they write. looking forward to any responses on this

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Maybe they mean open as in they are not monogamous, they have other relationships ...together. Lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    we have a healthy open relationship, what with myself bein a fifo worker I cant always be there to pleasure mrs & solong as one knows where & who the other is playin with which means no sneaking around.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    The definition can differ from couple to couple. Open to new experiences, open to suggestions, kinks or whatever. Open to me just means being open to a whole new world of amazing opportunity.... Mrs B- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Always assumed an open relationship is what the OP's definition describes. Interesting to hear people have different interpretations, looking forward to hearing more!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    refers to a dictionary when they look for a description of their lifestyle. To us an open relationship, which we have had since about 1986, is where both are free to fuck who ever they want. The funny thing is that when we decided to "open" our relationship neither one of us did anything for years after, I think the idea that we could if we wanted took the thrill out of it a bit.   I don't think too many men would let their wife go off to meet/ have sex with someone they have never met before and It seems to us that nearly all the single guys that contact us want to play with the wife alone. Some of them don't even recognize that we are a couple, they just look at the photos without reading the profile.   Once we have established that the guy is ok then Mrs will play alone. I probably should add that this is mainly for people that want to meet from an online perspective. Mrs has met more guys to play with in her private life than online so she gets to sus them out that way before anything happens.

  • QLDtwo4fun

    QLDtwo4fun

    12 years ago

    "When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean -- neither more nor less." "The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things." "The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master - - that's all." Alice in Wonderland

  • enduran

    enduran

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'slm114'Mrs has met more guys to play with in her private life than online so she gets to sus them out that way before anything happens. Funny i think this is the case for most of the people here. Despite everything, it is still easier to meet people in a pub, nightclub, soccer stadium,... than online.

  • inspirit

    inspirit

    12 years ago

    would just mean, they fuck others. Whether they are together or apart. Doesn't itKISS

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I think most people write the profile for two reason, one, that it is like a resume and believe they are filling it out as such, two, it was the general feels of that person or couple at the time. People, thought processes and circumstances change, sometimes as fast as you blink, this though does not mean they will think right away, hey, I need to change my profile.This is why we ask many questions of people, see how honest they are in the communications and sometimes you just take a chance. We find this site useful as it at least puts us in contact with people looking for some of what we might be. I have been on here for 8 years and to be honest, there are still profiles that have not been updated in that amount of time. Same pics of 8 years ago, is that being honest either?Either way, we just use the profile and what is written in it as a rough guide to hey, we are a couple looking for, then its up to US to ask the correct questions and see if there is anything we find outdated.M&S

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    ...but it's more open than most. Basically, we are open and honest with each other. She doesn't feel comfortable with the thought of me playing with another woman and as I have no interest in having another woman, that's no problem. On the other hand, she felt so stifled and controlled in her previous relationship that she now enjoys expressing her sexual nature. Her sexuality excites me so I encourage her to be adventurous. On occasion, she has been with other men, women or couples without me but with my full knowledge and approval. It is a double standard but one that I'm comfortable with and we still enjoy it more when w play together.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I have an open marriage. Basically, we have a desire to be free and choose a non-monogamous lifestyle and we prefer to meet others separately. Open can also mean Poly but Poly does not always mean open. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Will mean one thing for one couple and another...well for another.We are all unique and have our quirks and likes and dislikes and we all make different decisions on the 'set up' of our relationships.I am in an open relationship...but this is how 'our' open relationship works...do I still get a pang of jealousy when I know that he is sleeping with others...at times yes, but this is my prerogative and my/our decision in what we are doing as a couple. I have made a decision that I won't sleep with another man, unless my partner is there...for me it is more thrilling and I just prefer it that way. I actually prefer to know in a way, what is going on than be with someone who is sneaking around...as many do. I have always said that I will never have an affair again and prefer to be with someone whom I can be open with...in many ways...it suits usSo what fits for one person...doesn't for another...we are are individual and so our relationships will be. I'm not sure whats so difficult about understanding what an open relationship would mean for one couple or another?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    ...no longer open and then as a Di-ad, the function transacts to it's opposing component which is Closed..Open as a conceptual state of Human relations would indicate an unwillingness to bond the union engaged by the two primary participants. An incomplete value of exclusivity may be observed. A varied tolerance of flippancy/care for the other may be observed. A past event may be impeding commitment sponsored by fear or self preservation.

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    11 years ago

    When we filled out our profile, some of the terms to identify with were unfamiliar, friends with benefits, fb,s, open relationships etc. It all starts to become known after spending some time on the site, forgetting what was ticked in the profile is easily overlooked.Open relationship could be thought as open minded for new experiences, in our case together. We now know the term is meant as different to that. Better check what we ticked in the beginning.Mado, Tara xx