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I think it's a common misconception that Open Relationships are a cop-out. A way to give in to narcissistic whims of sleeping with other people because it's more difficult to keep sexual urges at bay.
I can say from experience that this is not the case. Not in my relationships, at least. Being Open has forced me to be very introspective and analytical about my marriage and my outside relationships. I have had to keep a very clear picture about my role in any conflict I participate in, and take responsibility for my actions when I have committed transgressions; no matter how large or small they may have been.
Healthy relationships take work, this is something that is absolutely emblazoned into our collective skulls. So much so that I fear many people are actually scared by the supposed effort that relationships require, and therefore seek out casual relationships in order to remain far enough removed, emotionally, so that the "work" that is so ubiquitously discussed doesn't have to take place. Who wants to labor over something that could potentially end? It almost seems like not even worth the trouble.
But the reasons to become involved in a relationship, I think, far outweigh the reasons not to. Relationships teach us about ourselves; but only if we allow them to. Through our social interactions with people that we genuinely care about, our flaws as well as our strengths become mirrored back to us. It is the basic nature of humanity. We see who we are through the eyes of other people. And through those acknowledgments, we can build upon our own foundations and become even greater than we ever thought we could be. Simply put, healthy relationships can empower us.
And if a monogamous relationship can allow us to grow and change and recognize our potential within its very special, two person dynamic, imagine the power that multiple relationships held simultaneously can hold. Of course, it will require more work. But with more work come more rewards.
And that's the point, isn't it?
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