Open Relationships?

First... for all the holy....better than though.....stuck up pigs on this site. GROW THE F**K US. What makes you think that you can judge others lifestyle. Yes I do swing and I am not a cheater, like your spouses, or a whore....look in the mirror. I am very open and honest with my spouse. I don't cheat..... Can you say the same about you or your spouse.

No. It's hard enough for most folks (including myself) to find and maintain one good longterm relationship. Adding another one is simply too much. Besides, my whole dating life I've always been a "one-man woman." I guess it's just my nature.

I have nothing against the idea of open relationships, if all partners involved are okay with it. To each their own. :) It's just something I myself am not interested in, or think I could handle.

Been there - done that.

It's not for everyone, and especially not relationships that aren't "rock solid." There's just too much chance of experiencing jealousy or performance anxiety or doubt regarding self-image.

The risks far outnumber the benefits, but it can really be fun and exciting.

For sure, don't think you'll "fix" something in the relationship by doing it.

It's something that I am a bit curious about. So, if this was something that was agreed upon with my man I probably would give it a try as long we set certain rules. I find that when you and your man have a trusting understanding relationship there is nothing wrong with adding a little seasoning to it. Don't knock it until you have tried it. Hey I may like it...

Would you not swing if you could? Everybody is different I can but I choose not to swing.

No never. The best way to ruin a good relationship is swinging, unless both parties are light between the ears. Committed couples would not ever do this. It creates a huge void of trust as time goes by.

No I would not. Swinging means that one chooses many partners from many sources and there is no commitment involved. Gratuitous sex just ain't good for a marriage because one partner is always going to end up on the losing side.

Not to mention the fact that, protection or not, stds are NOT a nice thing to take home to your partner.

You are either committed to this person, or you are not. Simple as that.

Hell no. An open relationship isn't a relationship. Just like if you have a married couple who are both with other people all the time, that's not a marriage. It's just convenient. If I'm with someone they are with me and only me, not three hundred other people. A relationship is a commitment. What are you committing if you're sleeping around with other people? Absolutely nothing.

swinging should be done on playground swings. the word swinging was apparently chosen in an attempt to make the activity socially acceptable, when most people recognize that it simply doesn't fit into the definition of marriage

yep, we've been doing for 10 years and have a better relationship than most people. as long as you are open and honest with your partner or spouse and are always safe, then why not. and to respond to sexy lady, i love your answer and couln't have said it better myself. happy swinging to you