Meaning of open relationship | Babel Free

Definitions

A romantic and/or sexual relationship in which the people involved are permitted or tolerated to be available to have additional simultaneous romantic and/or sexual relationships.

Equivalents

Examples

“"But practically and logistically, what does an open relationship actually involve? Apparently, it's about 'being able to love yourself and others, plus healing some of the guilt and shame we have around our sexuality," says Susannah.”

“"Ryan wants to have sex and says he and his boyfriend have an open relationship, but I feel too guilty to go all the way."”

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