March 1st 2023.
It appears that British people are becoming more tolerant when it comes to non-monogamous relationships; a survey revealed that 38% would be willing to explore this option. Furthermore, almost a third believe they could be part of a throuple in the future. Additionally, the data showed that the UK is the sixth least committed nation with a high divorce rate and many dating app downloads. This shift towards unconventional relationships is thought to be due to increased media presence and improved societal acceptance.
When considering such a change, it is important to have an honest conversation with your partner, allowing each person to decide how they want to proceed. Additionally, a 'values check' around commitment and expectations of the future is essential to ensure that all parties are on the same page. Lastly, it is important to be aware that bringing up the topic of an open relationship may be difficult and has the potential to cause hurt feelings.
People are becoming more tolerant when it comes to embracing different kinds of relationships. Research has uncovered that 38% of British individuals would be open to experimenting with non-monogamy while almost a third picture themselves in a throuple at some point in the future. The examination by Lovehoney also found that almost half would contemplate being in a non-committed relationship, which implies that polyamory and other alternative setups are increasing in popularity. The retailer likewise analyzed relationships in different countries and discovered that the UK is the sixth least committed country with a high divorce rate and high monthly downloads of dating apps. Hungary is the most likely to search for commitment, trailed by Portugal, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and Germany. Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a social psychologist and research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, claims that this shift towards untraditional relationships is due to increased media representation and more societal acceptance.
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Secondarily, expectations for our relationships have grown over time. People today want a partner who will be both their best friend and a passionate lover, someone who can fulfill any and all requirements that may arise now and in the future. However, people appear to be recognizing that it is difficult, if not impossible, to have such high expectations for just one partner. Therefore, some are now considering if the best solution is to have different partners who can meet different needs.
Despite the taboos being broken, it can still be a difficult topic to bring up. If you are in a relationship and want to open things up, you need to be cautious to avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Sexologist Shamyra Howard suggests openness and honesty regarding your desires, which allows each person to choose how they will engage in the relationship. It is also important to do a "values check" around commitment and where you see your future, making sure that your beliefs are similar on non-negotiable values. If your beliefs are not similar on non-negotiable values, then it makes sense to end the relationship. Dating expert Jessica Alderson recommends making sure it is what you want before discussing the topic of an open relationship, as there is the potential to hurt your partner's feelings.
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