Marriage is back in fashion. But is it marriage as we know it? Is it an open marriage, which was considered normal in the last century?

Certainly not. Of course, many people still live traditionally today, but many couples now long for that certain something extra. The following aspects can be especially interesting when it comes to an open marriage:

- more freedom
- a love life with different partners
- less pressure
- more variety

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Many more aspects could certainly be named that are especially relevant to this kind of marriage. But it's above all the things mentioned here that characterize the open marriage and make it exciting. It's especially suitable if you don't want to commit too firmly in your love life. Of course, there are also certain pitfalls. This type of marriage isn't suitable for people who are very harmony-oriented. People who quickly tend toward jealousy and heartbreak will certainly not find the right lifestyle here either.

Open marriage with changing partners

You can live out an open marriage in very different ways. It's certainly great if you can enjoy your love life with different partners. It brings plenty of variety and can even secure the marriage in the long run and, in an emergency, save it. Couples often split up because of differing ideas about sex. If things stop working in the bedroom, the marriage sooner or later comes to an end. Some people then secretly try to find a remedy. This can be done through an affair, for example. At some point, though, the affair can come to light and be exposed. At the latest at that point, it's usually over for good. A secret affair is therefore mostly not a good way to remedy sexual frustration.

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An open marriage needs great trust

Anyone who thinks an open marriage needs no trust is wrong. The opposite is the case. Anyone who chooses such an exotic form of marriage has to be able to look each other in the eye and needs a great deal of trust. If there is enough trust, you can allow yourselves more and more things. There are no limits to creativity, either. The open marriage is especially effective when both partners can benefit equally. How about sex together with another couple? For many couples, this is a true fantasy. In an especially wild marriage, it's certainly also possible to visit certain venues. These can include brothels and swingers' clubs. Anything that's fun is allowed. As long as no pressure is put on your partner, everything is fine and also successful in the long run.