Open Relationship
RelationshipsWhat the term means
A relationship model where partners agree on permitted relationships outside the pair, according to their own boundaries.
In detail
This term concerns the structure or social format of relationships between adults. Such arrangements differ in communication, expectations, emotional involvement and practical boundaries. A label cannot replace the personal agreement of everyone involved, and it does not describe every participant in the same way.
Context and distinctions
To understand “Open Relationship” more precisely, compare the related entries: Polyamory, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Monogamy. They may appear in the same discussion, yet they do not necessarily mean the same thing.
