| When it comes to open relationships, believe it or not | | | | do with other people? |
| there are some boundaries. The number one most | | | | 5. - What about STDs? |
| important thing to do before initiating open behaviors | | | | 6. - Will the primary relationship have first priority |
| is setting some clear parameters. All parties must be | | | | over all over hook ups? |
| in favor and willing to follow certain guidelines. Talk | | | | 7. - Are there certain people who are off limits? |
| about expectations from the new relationships and | | | | 8. - Will this or can this end up being a group thing? |
| what you expect from one another. You definitely | | | | 9. - Is everyone involved okay with the situation? |
| don’t want to find your loved one with someone | | | | 10. - Will this end in a break up and a new love |
| else on your favorite metal bunk beds or in the | | | | interest? |
| exact spot you had your first date. It is very | | | | 11. - Do we have to talk about it with each other? |
| important to have certain rules. This will hopefully | | | | 12. - Are there rules on what we get to tell the |
| make the open relationship more successful and | | | | other? |
| avoid an ugly break up in the end. | | | | 13. - Is this going to result in too much jealousy? |
| 1. | | | | Remember, it’s important to set rules, but more |
| 2. - If I happen to meet someone, do I let them | | | | importantly to talk about them. If you cannot agree |
| know? If so, how much, how often? | | | | on certain things, then sorry to say it, but maybe an |
| 3. - Are there certain restrictions on how often an | | | | open relationship is just not for you two. Try spicing |
| outside encounter can take place? | | | | it up in other ways, the possibilities are definitely out |
| 4. - Are there specific things you are not allowed to | | | | there! |