In the state of nature, people were generally polygamous. While most people prefer to have only one partner at a time, others seem to be enjoying several. A popular example of this type of couple is Will Smith with his wife.
Despite being married for more than 20 years and having 2 children, they do not hide that they have different partners and still have a happy marriage.
We are eager to discuss the reasons behind an open relationship and its potential dangers.
The Meaning Of Polyamory
Polyamory is a type of open non-monogamous relationship in which people have multiple loving and intentional relationships at the same time. In these agreements, the partners are usually aware that each has other relationships.
This means that polyamory is not really cheating, but having an open and honest relationship with your partner.
People often confuse swing and polyamory, however, the latter is not only about intimacy, but also about a romantic relationship.
Open Relationships Can Make Some People Happy
In monogamous couples, people cannot imagine the fact that their partner may be dating someone else. However, research shows that polyamorous couples are quite happy with their arrangements.
Supposedly, people in open relationships are just as happy and satisfied with their relationships as people who choose monogamy.
The most interesting thing is that polyamorous people still have a higher level of confidence and are less jealous than monogamous people.
Polyamory Involves More Communication
Talking to your partner is a crucial factor in polyamorous relationships. As couples must be open and honest with each other especially to maintain trust, this makes them even closer.
Therefore, having a non-monogamous arrangement involves many conversations that make relationships deeper and stronger. Studies even show that polyamorous people have better communication skills.
Polyamory Involves More Communication
The psychological profiles of people in open relationships suggest that they may have more emotional needs that one person alone cannot satisfy.
Sometimes it is difficult to find a person who can give to both, and therefore non-monogamous people meet different needs in different relationships.
Different Partners May Satisfy Different Needs
Some advocates of polyamory believe that the value of the classic two-person relationship is outdated. Sometimes young people become polyamorous because they want to experience a new kind of connection.
And after gaining new experiences, they often revert to monogamy. Polyamory is also chosen by those who do not want to end the relationship if they meet a new potential partner.
Do you think that in the future people will be more polygamous than they are now?
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