Tag: Communication
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Gem and Daz: How a UK Couple is Taking Swinging Mainstream
They may not appear as the couple that lives next door to you. But they’re probably a whole lot more interesting. Gem and Daz are the latest couple to begin promoting their open relationship on social media. And since then, they’ve gained quite the following. And rightfully so. The couple stands confident. Their content dazzles…
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5 Reasons Friends Struggle with Your Open Relationship Lifestyle and How to Fix It
This article’s title might feel like a red flag. Let’s be direct from the start. This isn’t about saving relationships with narrow-minded people. If someone acts like a bigot the moment they hear about your open relationship lifestyle, it may be best to let them go their own way. We’re focusing on friends or family…
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Dealing with Workplace Dynamics When You’re in a Non-Traditional Relationship
Work can feel like a home away from home, and it’s only natural to form friendships there. You spend so much of your day at the office that bits of your personal life are bound to spill into watercooler chats. But if you’re in an open relationship, a throuple or any other open relationship structure,…
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Holiday Dynamics for Open Relationships: Navigating Celebrations with Multiple Partners
The holidays are hurtling towards us at full speed. There’s no stopping them now. The high streets are packed (who thought we’d see them buzzing again?), and online deals are everywhere this week – it’s complete chaos. While most people are busy figuring out what to get their one partner or a sibling, open relationships…
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Understanding a Trending Open Relationship Term
Perhaps you’ve come across the term “soft open relationships” and found yourself wondering what it actually means. That’s understandable, as it’s not as niche as it once was. Influencer Taylor Frankie Paul, a prominent figure in the Mormon MomTok community with over 4 million TikTok followers, sparked widespread interest and controversy when she revealed that…
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How to Protect Privacy in Open Relationship Communities
We live in a world where privacy is no longer a given. From sharing snippets of our lives on social media to signing up for a loyalty scheme at our favourite pizza place, it often feels like we’re giving away little pieces of ourselves. In the open relationship community, privacy can be especially important—something highly…
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Throuples 101: Exploring the Basics, Benefits, and Boundaries of Three-Way Relationships
You might have glimpsed the dynamics of a throuple on Netflix’s House of Cards, where Claire and Frank Underwood invite their bodyguard, Edward Meechum, into the intricacies of their relationship. Throuples and other non-traditional relationship forms are quietly making their way onto mainstream television, sparking curiosity and conversation. The truth is, throuples aren’t exactly a modern…
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When Swinging Gets Complicated: What to Do If You Develop Feelings for a Swinger Partner
Swinging can be an exciting and liberating experience for couples, offering the thrill of exploring new connections together. But what happens when emotions get involved? Your first instinct is probably, “nothing good.” The fact is, dilemmas and complications happen in any relationship. Let’s explore how to navigate them. Charles LaceCharles Lace is a distinguished UK-based…
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Exploring the Swinger Lifestyle in the Gay Community: Embracing Openness and Overcoming Challenges
The swinger lifestyle has long been associated with freedom, open-mindedness, and a sexual freedom. For many, the swinger lifestyle is inspiring, exciting, and can enhance a current relationship that might find itself on the rocks. In a society that is becoming increasingly open about different forms of relationships, many gay couples are finding themselves drawn…
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Surprising Swing States: Unveiling America’s Top 10 Swinger Hotspots
Nope, we aren’t talking about the same swing states that America’s embattled politicians are vying to win. These are a little different. Many American states were taken aback when a recent report revealed they ranked among the top 10 for swinging. While London has long been recognized as a premier swinger destination, the United States…
