Most people's biggest oppositions to open relationships is that they create jealousy. Many of these fears are rooted in unconscious jealousy and unlikely to be true. Other personal factors beyond jealousy are also going to determine the success of an open relationship. Be aware of your attachment style and what leaves you feeling insecure or in a bad headspace, particularly around sex and intimacy before deciding to jump right in.
Today, we're diving into the psychology behind open relationships in our 20s - why people are attracted to the idea of non-monogamy, how they operate, the boundaries that are set, how to navigate sexual jealousy and whether they actually work? Open relationships have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional monogamy, but they are not a new concept. Why are some people more curious when it comes to open relationships? Do some people need more sex than others? Whats the point of being in a committed relationship if you're allowed to date other people? We set out to answer all of these questions in todays episode to further understand the psychology behind open relationships. Listen now.
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