Results: Open Marriages: The new lifestyle?
Published on 03/15/2013
With many marriages ending in divorce, some have decided to take an unorthodox approach to save their marriage. Indeed, many married couples are deciding to have an open marriage, as it allows them to have outside relationships, while being married to one another.
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Do you think that having an open marriage could save a troubled marriage?
Yes, I think that having an open marriage could save a marriage
13%
519 votes
No, engaging in this type of lifestyle will ruin your marriage
68%
2668 votes
Undecided
17%
679 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
63 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.13% | 5 | |
| depends on the couple | 0.10% | 4 |
| depends on the people involved | 0.05% | 2 |
| it will not save a troubled marriage, but on the other hand it will not hurt a marriage between people who accept this as a lifestyle choice. | 0.03% | 1 |
| na | 0.03% | 1 |
| i do not believe that making your marriage open will save it if that is the reason you are doing it. | 0.03% | 1 |
| it depends on the couple & the strength of their relationship | 0.03% | 1 |
| husband & wife have to agree. | 0.03% | 1 |
| depends on the reason a marriage needs saving. | 0.03% | 1 |
| it won't save a troubled marriage...but it can improve a good marriage | 0.03% | 1 |
| it depends a lot on the attitudes of the partners in the marriage, and the kind of trouble they're having. | 0.03% | 1 |
| it truly depends on the individuals. | 0.03% | 1 |
| most trouble marriages wouldn't work if it was open or not. depends on why it's troubled and the needs of those in the relationship. | 0.03% | 1 |
| if you marriage was shit to being with, this wont help. | 0.03% | 1 |
| no, open marriages need a solid foundation to work out | 0.03% | 1 |
| if the marriage is already in trouble, then adding other people into the relationship would cause more problems. | 0.03% | 1 |
| for some this may well work, for others ,not likely | 0.03% | 1 |
| possibly, if both engage. not of one parter is the only one engaging, this willbe the same problem as before | 0.03% | 1 |
| polygamy/plural marriage would be better as there would be a lasting commitment | 0.03% | 1 |
| won't ruin it if its good, but won't save it | 0.03% | 1 |
| works for some not all | 0.03% | 1 |
| who cares | 0.03% | 1 |
| wont save troubled marriage, but its fine. | 0.03% | 1 |
| i personally think it all depends on the agreement both people have. it isn't something i would do, but to each his own. | 0.03% | 1 |
| if the relationship is already failing it wont help it but if the realationship is very good it wont hurt it either as long as rules and feelings are taken into account | 0.03% | 1 |
| it really depends on the individuals involved and their needs and wants | 0.03% | 1 |
| many variables, but mostly it can damage a marriage unless both are equally ok with it. | 0.03% | 1 |
| maybe ok for some, but i wouldnt do it. | 0.03% | 1 |
| a bad marriage is just bad. doesn't matter if it is open or not. bad is bad. get out while you can and do it safely. | 0.03% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.03% | 1 |
| worst thing ever! | 0.03% | 1 |
| why get married at all if you want to have sex with other people | 0.03% | 1 |
| i think it depends on the people | 0.03% | 1 |
| dumb,dumb...might as well make appointment w/divorce attorney | 0.03% | 1 |
| get married a second time with your husband | 0.03% | 1 |
| marriage is a union between 2 people for saking all others, if people chose to have open relationships they should not get married and the other person decides if that's the kind of relationship they want | 0.03% | 1 |
| i guess it depends on the couple. | 0.03% | 1 |
| no i think people that are in an open marriage are sick individuals... | 0.03% | 1 |
| may save a few. | 0.03% | 1 |
| depends on the people. | 0.03% | 1 |
| idk/idc | 0.03% | 1 |
| to each his own, but my choice would be absolutely no way! | 0.03% | 1 |
| no in the eyes of god marriage is a holy sanction and its bed undefiled. | 0.03% | 1 |
| personally i think it's weird, but it works for some people. | 0.03% | 1 |
| sure-aids sif.gon.herpies will fix it rite up | 0.03% | 1 |
| to each their own...wouldn't work for me | 0.03% | 1 |
| it's all relative | 0.03% | 1 |
| it is a personal choice | 0.03% | 1 |
| they have no marriage, in they want a open marriage | 0.03% | 1 |
| no, if you don't or can't get along, this is irrelevant | 0.03% | 1 |
| don't think open marriage even counts as marriage | 0.03% | 1 |
| if a marriage is in trouble it needs to be fixed before a couple explores an open relationship. | 0.03% | 1 |
| i think you have to have a good marriage for it to be open | 0.03% | 1 |
| it depends on the couple | 0.03% | 1 |
| perhaps for some people, but not us. | 0.03% | 1 |
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Do you think that one person is enough to satisfy your needs? No, I need to receive love from more than one person in order to be happy
9%
355 votes
Yes, one person would be enough for me
72%
2823 votes
I am undecided
12%
455 votes
N/A
7%
268 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
28 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| if s/he is sincerely devoted to you..which one in every marriage is not ...thisis paradox of life.. | 0.03% | 1 |
| jesus",i need god"! | 0.03% | 1 |
| one person alone cannot satisfy humans; we need a variety of people in our lives.this isn't even about the sex (that is a whole other subject). | 0.03% | 1 |
| if i got sex from my partner i needed one person would be enough | 0.03% | 1 |
| depends on the relationship for me. | 0.03% | 1 |
| love no, sex yes | 0.03% | 1 |
| i don't need anyone other than my wife, but we like to explore relationships with other women together. | 0.03% | 1 |
| actually none is better | 0.03% | 1 |
| no | 0.03% | 1 |
| depends what needs | 0.03% | 1 |
| yes but it's a rare and unrealisitc thing to find one person who can satisfy all of your needs. | 0.03% | 1 |
| sex and love can be seperated | 0.03% | 1 |
| it might work in other cultures, but here one has to limit friendships of the opposite sex to platonic ones. | 0.03% | 1 |
| it is possible to love more than one person at the same time. | 0.03% | 1 |
| 0.03% | 1 | |
| i've been married to my wife for over 30 yrs. and the last 10 yrs. we've never had sex. | 0.03% | 1 |
| a plural marriage is more than satisfying animal lust. | 0.03% | 1 |
| if someone needs to do that for a stronger relationship-then the relationship is not worth. dumpit and move on | 0.03% | 1 |
| not for all people. | 0.03% | 1 |
| it's not about needs | 0.03% | 1 |
| i am not interested in any relationships anymore | 0.03% | 1 |
| been w/the same man for 20 yrs and so far he is enuf! | 0.03% | 1 |
| if one person does not then they're not the right person. | 0.03% | 1 |
| depends on the person | 0.03% | 1 |
| no, one person can't fulfill but you still need to be monogamous | 0.03% | 1 |
| if two people can not create a fun, creative sexual life between them, then maybe they need to get a divorce... | 0.03% | 1 |
| i just want to be alone. | 0.03% | 1 |
| no,that's why i'm single | 0.03% | 1 |
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Would you consider having an open marriage? No, I would never consider having an open marriage
69%
2717 votes
Yes, it’s time to open up my marriage
7%
294 votes
I am already engaging in an open marriage
3%
131 votes
I am undecided
11%
446 votes
N/A
8%
316 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
25 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.05% | 2 | |
| no because it's a "sin"!! | 0.03% | 1 |
| in a relationship with a man who's been trying to get divorced for 6 years now. different states and no relationship with her for 6 years. it might as well be an open marriage since the divorce is ongoing due to financial difficulties and judges | 0.03% | 1 |
| engaged in open marriage in the past, but not now. we survived it - with some difficulties. | 0.03% | 1 |
| it is possible that i would consider it if my partner asked. | 0.03% | 1 |
| i would consider it if i was married. i've had polyamorous relationships before. | 0.03% | 1 |
| i wouldn't say our marriage is "open", in that we only engage in sex with others while we are together, not independently. | 0.03% | 1 |
| was in this style once...never again | 0.03% | 1 |
| i would rather not get married at all. | 0.03% | 1 |
| not married, but would definitely consider an open marriage. (i'm already versed in open relationships) | 0.03% | 1 |
| every now and then... | 0.03% | 1 |
| somthing i might think about | 0.03% | 1 |
| i would consider it, but i wouldn't be thrilled with the idea. | 0.03% | 1 |
| we did; it ruined our marriage. | 0.03% | 1 |
| polygamy! | 0.03% | 1 |
| i won't say "never", but i would be very unlikely to consider open marriage. | 0.03% | 1 |
| i am not interested in any relationships anymore | 0.03% | 1 |
| sure...as long as i dont have to have kids | 0.03% | 1 |
| 34 years married, still happy | 0.03% | 1 |
| i do not have need to change my status | 0.03% | 1 |
| no i think that is horrible and sick. people that do that have seriouse head/emotional problems | 0.03% | 1 |
| i am too damn selfish | 0.03% | 1 |
| no iwould not consider an open marriage or relationship. call it selfish but i don't and will never share a man with another woman. he will get away with it only by cheating and regardless of how much i like him i will dump him | 0.03% | 1 |
| my family loves my husband | 0.03% | 1 |
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