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Does “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Work in Open Same-sex attracted Relationships?
Here’s our latest issue of “Ask Adam” relationships advice column, which appears monthly in the Advocate.com:
Dear Adam,
My husband and I are thinking about opening up our relationship. We agree that as extended as we don’t contain to hear about the other guys we compete with, we’ll be nice. We also know that if we get the details we’ll be resentful and angry. In your experience does this plan work for gay couples?
Signed,
Ready in Reno
Dear Ready in Reno,
Don’t ask, don’t tell, doesn’t work.
In reality, from what I’ve seen, it ends in disaster.
If you are not talking about your hook-ups then one of the vital aspects of your life—your sexuality—is off limits for discussion. Your sexuality becomes a secret. As lgbtq+ people we have spent plenty of time keeping our sexuality a secret.
And for many, it started a lifelong pattern of hiding.
Sexual secrets can be hot, but they also keep us separate and disconnected from people we love.
A strong LGBTQ bond gets stronger when a couple learns how to talk about triggering topics in a way that brings them closer together. The ongoing adventure of
I’ve held this personal bias (irrational judgment?) against non-monogamous relationships for years.
I’ve had two open relationships in the past and both ended badly. But I also happen to possess several really good friends who are either in or have explored relationships beyond monogamy, which are generally more common in the queer community. So, I often find myself bumping up against my subconscious judgments of people who I respect and love simply for having a relationship arrangement that didn’t work out for me.
Recently, I decided it was finally time I confront my bias head-on and hear some friends out on their experiences with non-monogamy: the fine, the bad, and the beautiful.
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First, I was curious why it seemed so many queers just couldn’t come across to keep it in their pants, even after deciding to commit. Form no mistake, monogamous relationships are still the accepted, regardless of how you identify. However, a recent study suggests 30% of gay men are actively in non-monogamous relationships. Some might even argue that this figure is on the more conservative side of already available numbers. It does stand to rea
75% of Gay People Discover Open Marriages “Acceptable”
A modern Pew Research Center survey about Americans’ views on open marriages shows that 75% of gay, queer woman , and bisexual Americans discover open marriages “acceptable.”
The conclusion starkly contrasts with straights — who oppose the concept by a 54% to 29% margin — and Americans overall, with only 33% of American adults finding the idea acceptable to some degree and 50% saying such relationships are unacceptable.
As expected, age appears to affect respondents’ attitudes towards start sexual relationships, with each successive generation supporting exposed marriages more than their predecessors. For instance, only 15% of people over age 70, and 26% of people aged 50-69, believe such marital arrangements are acceptable, according to the Pew poll.
Those aged 30-49 — covering a small sliver of Generation X and most millennials — are evenly split on the acceptability of open relationships, with 41% saying they are acceptable and 41% saying they are unacceptable.
Meanwhile, 51% of Americans aged 18-29 express open marriages are acceptable, with only 31% saying such arrangements
Considering Open Relationships P1. | Thoughts for Gay Couples to Consider
Open relationships are the new sandbox where many LGBTQIA+ persons assess out their relational skills. Can we explore modern relationships and not violate one another’s boundaries? Will our health,our sex and our emotional intimacy thrive because of open relationships, or will they turn into tattered by pain and rejection over time?
Many of us wonder if we can trust our lovers to the powers and pulls of an uncover relationship, while others crave for another outlet for their love and experiences that keep a perception of youthful joy alive. No matter the context from which you contemplate the idea of opening your relationship, I advise you take time to read through this 3-part series.
What is an Reveal Relationship?
An open relationship is a committed partnership in which both individuals okay to engaging in lovey-dovey or sexual relationships with people outside of the primary couple. Exploring Unlock Relationships vs. Monogamy! Curious about polyamory? Check out our detailed guide.
The key factors that differentiate ethical non-monogamy from cheating or infidelity are honesty, exchange, and the full consent of al
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