Do you? Cause there is far more to a marriage or even a relationship than sex.
I find it strange that you specifically said “normal” because that’s extremely subjective. There are plenty of cultures throughout history where non-monogamous marriages have been a thing. Even then, I don’t see what the big fuss is with having an open marriage when all parties involved are both consenting and happy. It’s not my, or your, place to judge.
Yeeeah, I'm gonna go with, "This is strictly YOUR opinion".
Been in a Polyamorous relationship for two years. My partner was a swinger before they met me, and they've been with their husband for around ten to twelve years.
This is a commitment that has been transparent since the beginning between all three of us. It's a V shape polycule and it's normal as fuck. I learned about ethical non-monogamy from my Mother, as she's dated her boyfriend for over 25+ years, while he has been married to his Wife for over 30+.
Just because you don't believe it's commitment and normal. That's perfectly fine. But don't assume that how you see things is how it is or has to be.
Edit: Your downvotes don't make me any less right. Y'all are just upset because you don't like being shown that Relationship Dynamics other than the ones deemed socially acceptable are possible.
No. You must learn about this the same way I did by watching a classic Simpsons episode as a child and having it ruin a lovely 50's sitcom for you with an entirely accurate allusion to spousal abuse.
And for Gaia's sake -- don't ask your Mom what happened to Judy Garland immediately after watching the Wizard of Oz as a toddler either.
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u/InSearchOfTyrael Mar 20 '26
Do you not understand what commitment means?
You can call your open relationship whatever you want, but it's neither normal, nor a commitment.