Recent studies somewhat prove this point. In January 2020, a YouGov survey found that about a third of US adults thought their ideal relationship would be non-monogamous "to some extent". In the Gen Z era we are livoing in, it is considered quite normal.

Here are the things you want to avoid in an open relationship:

Don't rush into open relationships until you have a clear idea of ​​what you and your partner want.

Perhaps you want to date a lot of people, but not necessarily sexually. Or perhaps you are still not quite sure what you want, but your partner is pushing you to try. Think carefully about whether this is "your thing" and only do it if you are absolutely sure.

You ask yourself "If I say yes to the open relationship, do I also admit that we are not enough for each other?"

If you are looking for a new partner, this is not the solution. Open relationships are for you if intimate encounters with other people can add something a little different to your life as a couple.

The conversation about non-monogamy does not end just when you and your partner agree to be in an open relationship.

Give your partner time to discuss with you the things that may be bothering them or the boundaries they are trying to set. Listen to them and respect their feelings.

You may know your partner very well, but an open relationship is a new territory. You cannot be sure exactly how far they will feel comfortable in such relationships and what their limits are.

Discuss these things beforehand to avoid painful feelings and arguments.

No matter how much you want to be in an open relationship, jealousy can still creep in. This is a normal reaction when you know that the person you care about is with someone else.

The problem is that you voluntarily agreed to this and you cannot be jealous of them all the time. If jealousy becomes destructive or unbearable, it may be time to reevaluate your boundaries or consider whether a truly open relationship is right for you.