7 Things You must Consider Before Starting an Open Marriage
5. Uncertainty
An open marriage is almost another name for uncertainty. You are never certain about anything, the least important of which is who you are going to sleep with the next day. Remember that an open marriage comes with a lot of uncertainty and you should be ready to deal with them.
6. Jealousy, dishonesty and infidelity
The several things which you may think have been taken care of in an open marriage could crop up as potent disasters in your relationship with your partner. Questions of dishonesty and infidelity may not be raised, but both of you would be subject to suspicion- it is only human nature. You may have decided beforehand not to be jealous of each other, but still you may feel that emotion when he dresses up for a potential date. You may have agreed upon controlling your emotions, but your emotions have not agreed upon being in your control.
7. Family and secrets
One final thing you should think about is your family. Are they supportive of your decision? Do they know what you are getting into? If not, then what would they say if they ever find out? Are you going to keep secrets? What happens when they spill? Consider telling or not telling your family about your decision and be ready to handle any aftermath that may follow eventually.
