Monogamy can be a wonderful pillar of a relationship, but it isn’t for everyone. It can also be the right thing at a certain point in a relationship, and the wrong thing at a different point in the very same relationship. Indeed, many toy with the idea of opening up their relationship, but they either don’t have the language or courage to bring it up, or they dive in without enough careful consideration. Both can lead to your relationship suffering, and potentially even ending.
But there are questions that can help you and your partner decide if this is the right choice for you, and help you bring up the topic in the most loving and respectful way possible. Click through to see the things you should be asking both yourself and your partner when considering an open relationship.