"Poly has taught me how to communicate honestly and kindly, and I've learned how to ask for exactly what I want and never ...

In theory, an aversion to monogamy + a desire for romantic connection should make me an ideal candidate for an open relationship. But while opening my own relationships—when I’ve had them—has ...

Relationships are hard no matter how you slice it. They are, of course, 100 percent worth the work — and the tricky stuff is essentially overshadowed by the good times. Still, it’s only natural that ...

People who take longer to open up in relationships usually have distinct traits, like a high sense of self-awareness and a ...

Summer is heating up, and love—or at least lust—is in the air. However, love is no longer the “until death do us part” variety, according to a recent Hims survey. A majority of men (64%) and women (57 ...

Look, I understand and respect that no two relationships are the same, but if you have been committed to the idea of monogamy and then suddenly want to open up your relationship, I think you need to ...

Open relationships allow partners to explore romantic or sexual connections with others while maintaining their primary bond, built on trust and honest communication. This guide explains how they work ...

A woman sought advice from the Reddit community after revealing that her boyfriend became angry when the open relationship he had suggested didn’t go the way he expected. The 37-year-old poster ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a classic case of schadenfreude, or maybe the shameful ...