Open RELATIONSHIPS

Is ethical non-monogamy for you?

Long distance, casual, situational – we know relationships come in many forms, yet one form earns considerable scrutiny: the open relationship (also known as ethical non-monogamy).

Critics tell us that non-monogamous partnerships are rare and destined to fail (look at the discourse that followed when Abbie Chatfield and Konrad Bien-Stephen called time on their open relationship). However non-monogamy is more common than you might think. According to Normal’s Big Australian Sex Survey 2022, one in three Australians are curious about or currently practising non-monogamy.

Whether you’re considering an open relationship or just want to learn more, here’s what you need to know.

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