But these days, some couples try a more novel approach, by simply opening up the marriage.
However, this doesnt actually mean that open relationships are more and more common in 2024.
Similar research done in 1997 suggests that open relationships might even be on thedecline.
In general, divorce rates in open relationships areslightly higherthan among monogamous couples.
After all, what ischeatingto one person is just an open relationship to another.
Each one will end up looking different as to what is allowed and not allowed.
For example, some couples forbid their partners from bringing other people to their residence.
Some mandate the use of contraceptives.
Some are one-sided while others basically live as roommates who are ostensibly also dating.
There were many commenters suggesting that the husbandget a divorce.
After all, if he is happier now, why shouldnt his wife face the consequences of her actions.
However, given that open relationships are truly not easy, its perhaps worth extending some grace.
Many reader sided with the husband and some gave a few suggestions
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