[Josy]

True long lasting relationships are built on mutual trust and commitment imho, to keep a relationship strong you have to be willing to give it your all which doesn't exist in open relationships at all, I see them as a pretty obvious excuse to 'have your cake and eat it' and I honestly think it's something that's always going to end with tears from at least one of the 'couple' since we are all inclined to be a little jealous.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Josy

True long lasting relationships are built on mutual trust and commitment imho, to keep a relationship strong you have to be willing to give it your all which doesn't exist in open relationships at all, I see them as a pretty obvious excuse to 'have your cake and eat it' and I honestly think it's something that's always going to end with tears from at least one of the 'couple' since we are all inclined to be a little jealous.

Brilliant put Josy.

Fantasies can 'spice up' certain relationships, but I believe that in most cases if one or both partners try to make them a reality, they are heading for very real trouble and heartbreak.