Open relationships means.... what?

According to me open relationship means free minded people and not bad views in heart about anybody and talk with everybody not only with special person only. Open relationship means not go on date with anybody even you are attach with others. I feel more talkative persons are always free minded and talk with anybody not feel bad while talking and not anything in heart about that person.

The phrase depends on how we perceived it. The meaning could be not exclusive to a certain relationship or you are open to optional relationship that is, same gender relationship.

I think some have different definitions of "open relationship" but to me it means they are with someone very casually and openly looking for a relationship with someone else at the same time, playing the field basically.

It is in fact more specific to the facts. The word itself reveals what kind of relationship we would like to keep with others. It all depend on how we 'see' the things around. People are different in nature and so the categorization reveals almost our identity. If you prefer 'open relationship' indirectly indicates that you got a liberal nature so that people can come closer to you in this basis. There are people reserve their identity, some will disclose part of their info, some will be totally open to all. So, we can identify few things and open itself is mean that it is open and don't too much of reserve and liberal. But that doesn't mean that anyone can simply do whatever they like. So consider a logical approach and we will understand the overall meaning and that is what it meant.

I don't think that I will ever be OK with being in an open relationship. I just think it's a convenient way to have so many partners. An open relationship usually means that people in the relationship are allowed to date other people sometimes even sleep with them but it usually varies on what the people decided. They may date other people but are only allowed to kiss them and such. I find it pretty lame. I would rather be single than date someone who is not committed to me.

he i have make a relationship last year.. i think this is the thing enjoy life... becouse my grilfrind and me talk lots of thing she always care about me and i think this is the way to enjoy

Relationship status is one thing I'd seldom check out on Facebook...my family,friends,and acquaintances on my list would be personally known by me,so I'd have met their significant others..but if someone has "Open" selected as their relationship status,I'd assume they were open to an approach by someone where there was a mutual interest..maybe You should ask your friends if that's the case,or if they are in a relationship with someone who doesn't mind their partner getting extra attention..Funny,I saw "The Social Network" recently,and the addition of relationship status to a profile was a key factor in starting up the whole thing..

I don't go for open relationship. Sooner or later, they will encounter some troubles or problems. It's better if they don't have any serious relationship. If they want to have this kind of relationship, they should break up with their boyfriends or girlfriends first to avoid hurting each other. Happy myLotting.

hello, Open relationships means there are no restrictions in the relationship. You can do whatever u like and whenever u like. You are not bound to be 100% committed to your partner all the time. Its a good thing for some people and not a good thing for some. Its necessary to have a trusting relationship with your partner and you should believe in him or her. That's the most important thing in a relationship. Love is the other most important thing of course.

This would be okay if both parties are open to this idea. But if the other one wants a serious, more committed relationship, then it would be a disaster. Personally, I would not want this kind of relationship.

Hi Barbie, thanks for posting this discussion as I've been wondering what "open relationship" really means. And #1 has made a clear explanation, it makes me understand more. So nope, I don't like open relationship either. Moreover when I already have a boyfriend. I don't want to play around with a relationship. To me it's sacred although it's not a marriage yet.

From what I've heard, in an open relationship, you can date other people, while being in a (unspoken) relationship with your long-time partner. But before you get into such sort of thing, limits are set. I guess it is all based upon mutual trust - if you trust yourself and your partner enough, you can give it a try. But if you think there are chances of any one, or both wandering off, don't take the risk.

open relationship is for those who are really afraid to committing to someone. he/she loves her/him but can't commit to be hers/his all of him/her that's why he/she does not set the relationship exclusive

Hello Barbie, What I understand with open relationship is that you are available ,capable and able to have a relationship with others. But if if it means like of m.u (mutual understanding) no hold with one another. I'm not in with that relationship too. Playing games with emotions and hurtinfg others were insensitive. Person.

I don't like it either. these kind of relationship can break a family. I don't do they even put it there as option. I will never agree to anyone for such kinda relationship and will not allow my husband also. thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.