cowboyup
Well-known member
Well, it's been a long time since I've been on here.
Ask me why, I don't know. Just trying to re-evaluate my situation, me, .... the list seems endless and I got stuck. eh, it happens!
so, onto my question....
Anyhow....I've been going to college, as some may know. I am currently taking a class in psychology and I am handling the class quite well, it's a smaller class population, so perhaps that helps.
My question is this: (and it's a bit for research for my upcoming paper I have to write) what is your opinion on open relationships/open marriages?
The teacher bought this topic up to us and we were to discuss it, and eventually write a paper about it.
Some are very opposed to it (most female) and some are for it (most male).
A fellow classmate said that she was in a open relationship with a guy but only really agreed to it because she thought that once they started living together that he would 'come around' and only want to be with her. (the relationship didn't work out, btw)
Another person said that she was days away from marrying a guy and both had agreed to open marriage but a few days before, he got arrested for something on craigslist. She told the class that 'if he had only been honest and not sneak around on me, that it would be ok' <-- that struck me as weird...she kinda missed the point...not only was he dishonest but he DID get arrested and now has a record, and duh, open relationship she agreed to....eh, idk.... (long story, I'm trying to be brief)
these are just a couple examples as to who spoke up about it. Personally, I do not know much about it. I've never really been in serious relationship so I feel I really am looking at this from a naive point of view.
Which leads me to being quite stumped about the paper I am to write.
I mean, yes, I did a google search, wrote down what the teacher said, how this is becoming more prevalent in today's society and other cultures, oy! at this point I am overwhelmed with information from all sides...the good, bad, ugly, those who agree, who oppose....it's endless.
So this is where you all come in. Basically, what are your 'raw' thoughts about it, have you ever experienced it, would you agree or not if entering a relationship, any cultural differences, or do you know anyone who has been in a successful open relationship and/or marriage?
MUCH APPRECIATE your help....
BIG HUGS TO ALL....
:bigsmile::thumbup:
Ask me why, I don't know. Just trying to re-evaluate my situation, me, .... the list seems endless and I got stuck. eh, it happens!
so, onto my question....
Anyhow....I've been going to college, as some may know. I am currently taking a class in psychology and I am handling the class quite well, it's a smaller class population, so perhaps that helps.
My question is this: (and it's a bit for research for my upcoming paper I have to write) what is your opinion on open relationships/open marriages?
The teacher bought this topic up to us and we were to discuss it, and eventually write a paper about it.
Some are very opposed to it (most female) and some are for it (most male).
A fellow classmate said that she was in a open relationship with a guy but only really agreed to it because she thought that once they started living together that he would 'come around' and only want to be with her. (the relationship didn't work out, btw)
Another person said that she was days away from marrying a guy and both had agreed to open marriage but a few days before, he got arrested for something on craigslist. She told the class that 'if he had only been honest and not sneak around on me, that it would be ok' <-- that struck me as weird...she kinda missed the point...not only was he dishonest but he DID get arrested and now has a record, and duh, open relationship she agreed to....eh, idk.... (long story, I'm trying to be brief)
these are just a couple examples as to who spoke up about it. Personally, I do not know much about it. I've never really been in serious relationship so I feel I really am looking at this from a naive point of view.
Which leads me to being quite stumped about the paper I am to write.
I mean, yes, I did a google search, wrote down what the teacher said, how this is becoming more prevalent in today's society and other cultures, oy! at this point I am overwhelmed with information from all sides...the good, bad, ugly, those who agree, who oppose....it's endless.
So this is where you all come in. Basically, what are your 'raw' thoughts about it, have you ever experienced it, would you agree or not if entering a relationship, any cultural differences, or do you know anyone who has been in a successful open relationship and/or marriage?
MUCH APPRECIATE your help....
BIG HUGS TO ALL....
:bigsmile::thumbup: