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i know asians are conservative, but just wondering if this is possible here cos i think its really practical

 

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There are so many myths about open relationships. I think one of the most popular is that people in open relationships have intimacy issues and trouble with commitment. The assumption underlying this myth is that true intimacy can only be achieved between two people in a monogamous relationship. In other words, if you are emotionally and physically intimate with more than one person, it somehow dilutes the intimacy of each relationship. This is based on the notion that love is a quantifiable thing, like, if you have 100 pounds of love, you can give 100 pounds to your partner. But if you have multiple partners, you have to split the 100 pounds between them. Intimacy is about being willing to be open, honest and vulnerable with your partner and bonding on a deep level. Monogamy does not automatically equal intimacy and non-monogamy does not automatically equal lack of intimacy. Plus, non-monogamous relationships often involve the same level of commitment as monogamous ones. People in non-monogamous relationships are not avoiding intimacy or commitment, they are cultivating a relationship style that meets their needs and works for them.

 

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i think this really makes sense, as i grow older i see no connection between love and sex and exclusivity.

 

any thoughts and anyone tried suggesting this or went into an open relationship ?

 

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fark buddy just for farking

 

this one is real relationship, but with open relationship u can be soulmate to many.

 

also dont have the restrictive monogamy clause although sex is not the focus here

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i blame it on society, we grew up with all these conventions that are actually rubbish

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i know asians are conservative, but just wondering if this is possible here cos i think its really practical

 

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There are so many myths about open relationships. I think one of the most popular is that people in open relationships have intimacy issues and trouble with commitment. The assumption underlying this myth is that true intimacy can only be achieved between two people in a monogamous relationship. In other words, if you are emotionally and physically intimate with more than one person, it somehow dilutes the intimacy of each relationship. This is based on the notion that love is a quantifiable thing, like, if you have 100 pounds of love, you can give 100 pounds to your partner. But if you have multiple partners, you have to split the 100 pounds between them. Intimacy is about being willing to be open, honest and vulnerable with your partner and bonding on a deep level. Monogamy does not automatically equal intimacy and non-monogamy does not automatically equal lack of intimacy. Plus, non-monogamous relationships often involve the same level of commitment as monogamous ones. People in non-monogamous relationships are not avoiding intimacy or commitment, they are cultivating a relationship style that meets their needs and works for them.

 

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...L#ixzz1SSkXHcTm

 

i think this really makes sense, as i grow older i see no connection between love and sex and exclusivity.

 

any thoughts and anyone tried suggesting this or went into an open relationship ?

 

No go for me. i am a very territorial person.

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it is unhealthy and a nice way to escape from responsibility, like a kid refuse to grow up and come up with all kind of excuses. nothing to do with society, just another excuse!

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Look at what Edison Chen's open relationship brought him?

 

It will work only if you keep it under wraps but once everything get leaked it will become some kind of sex scandal. It's not possible to keep fire under wraps for too long.

 

After reading the link I can't help but think "sex sells". Whoever wrote this is using the strategy to market his/her book and workshops. Come on who are we kidding? Open relationships have repercussions, it's like sharing your underwear with many ppl. You cannot ignore things like STDs, babies and emotions. You are not a fxxking sex machine and your partners, not some kind of sex object with no feelings attached.

 

IMO this is just a marketing tool to sucker dick heads into their trap.

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No go for me. i am a very territorial person.

 

Same here, I fight for the land I conquer, no way I'm going to I've it up without a fight to the death. :D

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i know asians are conservative, but just wondering if this is possible here cos i think its really practical

 

logically to quote

 

There are so many myths about open relationships. I think one of the most popular is that people in open relationships have intimacy issues and trouble with commitment. The assumption underlying this myth is that true intimacy can only be achieved between two people in a monogamous relationship. In other words, if you are emotionally and physically intimate with more than one person, it somehow dilutes the intimacy of each relationship. This is based on the notion that love is a quantifiable thing, like, if you have 100 pounds of love, you can give 100 pounds to your partner. But if you have multiple partners, you have to split the 100 pounds between them. Intimacy is about being willing to be open, honest and vulnerable with your partner and bonding on a deep level. Monogamy does not automatically equal intimacy and non-monogamy does not automatically equal lack of intimacy. Plus, non-monogamous relationships often involve the same level of commitment as monogamous ones. People in non-monogamous relationships are not avoiding intimacy or commitment, they are cultivating a relationship style that meets their needs and works for them.

 

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...L#ixzz1SSkXHcTm

 

i think this really makes sense, as i grow older i see no connection between love and sex and exclusivity.

 

any thoughts and anyone tried suggesting this or went into an open relationship ?

 

just a myth. it will never work the way it is suggested to work.

 

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Look at what Edison Chen's open relationship brought him?

He got to sleep with a lot of good looking women.

 

I hope other bros don't have to suffer like him.

 

If anyone has to suffer, I hope its me. :D

 

And if it has to happen to me, I hope some of these ladies

 

shave a little bit. :D

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He got to sleep with a lot of good looking women.

 

I hope other bros don't have to suffer like him.

 

If anyone has to suffer, I hope its me. :D

 

And if it has to happen to me, I hope some of these ladies

 

shave a little bit. :D

 

Totally Brah..

 

Imagine that black moss staring at you when you strip her :D

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