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[-] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 11 points 8 months ago

I know a lot of people for whom monogamy hasn't turned out well, too. Lots of divorces and broken hearts. If you think of all the relationships that don't work out, the ones that do are miracles.

[-] electric_nan@lemmy.ml 4 points 8 months ago

That's fair for sure. I do think I've lived long enough to know a few predictors of failed relationships though, and if someone tells me they're opening up the relationship, then I expect them to be done within a year.

[-] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 1 points 8 months ago

That's probably a selection bias though. Most people might try opening up their relationship when there are already problems.

[-] electric_nan@lemmy.ml 3 points 8 months ago

It's true, and I kind of mentioned that in my original comment. I'm just speaking from my experience. I do know one couple with an open relationship who have been going strong for years. The difference for them (I think) is that they have been poly since the beginning.

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