The viral TikTok video asks, Why do people in open relationships always look like that?

I dont understand, like, whatever that thing is thats causing this.

I want to avoid that at all costs.

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Like, one, because Im not interested in that kind of lifestyle.

But two, I mean, its just…how does this happen?

Its not my idea.

Man in an open relationship discussing perceptions while wearing a beanie and glasses in a cozy room setting.

Dont shoot the messenger here.

Unfortunately, I dont know if thats how the scale, which is nonsense, really works.

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You know, its not like a cumulative thing, guys.

Person in a beanie and glasses, expressing thoughts on open relationships with text overlay discussing lifestyle correlation.

I just dont know how this shits happening.

Its like the most confusing thing in the world to me.

Never, not never rarely have I seen an 8, 9, 10 in an open relationship.

Person with colorful hair and tattoos in an open relationship setting, wearing a purple patterned top.

Thats all Im saying.

And if you have, theyre usually the shot-caller, he adds.

But what exactly is polyamory?

Person in a colorful hoodie discussing open relationships comment.

For example, three people can be a throuple in a polyamorous relationship.

People shared their replies with Andrew.

While some agreed with the user, some criticized him.

Man wearing glasses and a beanie responds to comments about people in open relationships.

I mean… ya know?

Thats the end of the conversation.

Therapist Lee Tepper says, Instead of asking, Why do all poly people look the same?

People in open relationships respond to a claim, each wearing glasses, one with piercings, and the other a beanie.

What if we asked ourselves, What do all poly people have in common?'

Meanwhile, licensed therapist Lee Tepper shared a contrasting opinion in favor of poly people that also went viral.

Quick thought exercise, instead of asking, Why do all poly people look the same?

Comment with laughter reaction on open relationships claim about similar looks.

What if we asked ourselves, What do all poly people have in common?'

You know, its like, why are we talking about this?

Maybe its a hot take, but thats what Im hearing.

Comment about people in open relationships mentioning personality traits.

People are allowed to have masks, and if youre uncomfortable, great, thats fine.

Welcome to life in the world.

Becoming more common than ever, poly people have been sharing content online regarding theirrelationshipdynamics.

Comment discussing alternative looks and lifestyles in open relationships.

But why do some people choose polyamorous relationships?

I cant put my finger on what it is.

Netizens debated the merits of the TikTokers theory

Comment from Kim Harris about people in open relationships.

Person commenting on the appearance of people in open relationships.

Comment on open relationships by Gabriella Taylor: “He didn’t tell a lie at all.

Text response from Tom Coffman on people in open relationships discussing societal perceptions.

Elizabeth Temprovich responds to claims about people in open relationships.

Comment by Caesar Santizo about open relationships, noting irony with a laughing emoji.

Comment on open relationships humorously addressing the notion of looking the same.

Devon Porter’s comment on people in open relationships, challenging generalizations with emojis.

Person in open relationships questions stereotypes: “I’m polyamorous. Do we really have one specific look?

Comment about open relationships suggesting they involve unfaithful people.