noun Internet Slang

open relationship

OH-pen ri-LAY-shun-ship · noun · informal

A committed relationship where both partners may date or sleep with others.

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A consensually non-monogamous arrangement in which both people agree they can pursue romantic or sexual connections outside the relationship while remaining committed to each other.

“They're in an open relationship, so they date other people with full honesty.”
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open relationship In A Sentence

They're in an open relationship, so they date other people with full honesty.

Origin & Usage

Established term from non-monogamy discourse, in use since the 1970s.

Tags #dating#relationships#non-monogamy#arrangement

People Also Ask

What is an open relationship?

It's a consensually non-monogamous arrangement where both partners agree they can pursue romantic or sexual connections outside the relationship while staying committed to each other.

How is an open relationship different from cheating?

It's built on mutual agreement and honesty, whereas cheating is done without a partner's knowledge or consent.

Is an open relationship the same as polyamory?

Not exactly; open relationships often center on outside sexual connections, while polyamory specifically involves multiple loving relationships.

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