Ever wondered how open relationships work? Well, our story today is about a couple who decided to spice up their love life by opening up their relationship. They’ve been together for 2.5 years and have been enjoying their open relationship for the past 7 months. They’ve had some wild adventures and have been supportive of each other’s desires and boundaries. But what happens when one partner crosses a line they didn’t even know existed? Buckle up, because this rollercoaster of emotions, boundaries, and bisexuality is about to take you on a wild ride!
Open Relationship Adventures

All-Time High Feelings

Cuddle Time & Story Time

Open Relationship Goals

One Little Rule

Party Time & Hookup

First Time with a Man

Heat of the Moment

Excited News & Shocked Reaction

Unexpected Questions ❓

Bisexuality Misunderstanding

Feeling Dirty

Mixed Feelings & Adjustment

Grossed Out & Irritated

Boundary Dispute

Loud & Unfair

Respecting Boundaries?

Assumptions & Fairness

Safety First! ️

Bisexuality, Boundaries & Bedroom Drama
Our adventurous couple has been enjoying their open relationship, with both partners exploring their desires and sharing their experiences with each other. But when our hero hooks up with a guy at a party for the first time, his girlfriend is left feeling shocked and grossed out. She says she needs time to adjust before being intimate with him again, but still wants to see her own FWB. Our protagonist feels like his boundary of not wanting her to see her FWB until she’s ready to be with him again isn’t being respected. Now, they’re stuck in a stalemate of emotions and boundaries, trying to figure out how to navigate this unexpected twist in their open relationship. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Double standards? Girlfriend’s reaction to bi partner’s encounter.

Overwhelmed reader questions where people find time for drama-filled relationships.
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Partner is being unreasonable and hypocritical. Seek advice in specific subreddits

Navigating gray areas in open relationships and confronting prejudices

Bisexual man shares his experience with his girlfriend’s unexpected reaction ♂️

Dump her and live the single life

NTA but girlfriend shows signs of bi/homophobia

Bisexual ex’s partner struggles with visceral turn-offs, not g*****x

Seeking advice on nonmonogamy subreddit, girlfriend may be biphobic

NTA. GF’s reaction to his male encounter was inappropriate. ️

“Locked-down, closed relationship” sounds pretty sweet

Navigating an open relationship can be tough. Honest communication is key.

Respecting changing sexual preferences in an open relationship

Rabbit-like behavior in a public bathroom, not a good sign

Bisexual man’s girlfriend struggles with new dynamic in their polyamorous relationship ♂️

User questions open relationship after bisexual man’s drama

Protection concerns raised in response to bisexual encounter

Open relationships never end well, according to this commenter ♂️

Homophobia is a dealbreaker ️ You deserve better ✨

Will this relationship survive after his male encounter?

Double standards in relationships.

Sarcastic comment about the doomed relationship and future grandkids

Open communication and respecting boundaries key in this situation.

Bisexual man faces biphobia, finds support in online community

Communication is key in navigating boundaries in a relationship

Bisexuality may be a dealbreaker for some women. ♂️

Confusion and skepticism about complex relationships and their pitfalls �onfused

Vanilla ice cream metaphor goes off the rails

User questions the nature of the relationship

Judgmental comment on polyamory and bisexuality.

Harsh truth: girlfriend doesn’t see you as a man anymore

Biphobia and homophobia in a supposedly open relationship

Open relationships rarely work according to this commenter

Open relationship casualty – girlfriend can’t handle first male encounter

User suggests breaking up due to open relationship complications

Girlfriend’s biphobia hurts, relationship or libido: what’s the priority?

Homophobia in s*x-positive communities?

Communication is key to a healthy open relationship

Skeptical take on open relationships and potential consequences

OP is the a**hole for trying to restrict girlfriend’s actions.

Navigating homophobia and boundaries in a new relationship

Open relationships can get messy. She may not be into you sexually anymore

Navigating uncharted territory in a complicated relationship

Setting boundaries shouldn’t be used as a weapon

Girlfriend may struggle with boyfriend’s bisexuality despite societal acceptance

Confusion and disapproval towards bisexual relationships

Curious commenter asks about bisexual man’s group encounters

Acceptance is key . Move on and find someone who values you.

Navigating boundaries in a bisexual relationship with opposite-s*x partner
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Open-relationships and vampire covens: A hilarious comparison

Judgmental comment on casual s*x in bisexual relationship

Biphobic girlfriend ruins man’s first male encounter . NTA for feeling hurt.

Heartbreaking comment on lost love after unexpected reaction
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Healthy open relationships have clauses to close during rough patches

Breaking boundaries: Open communication and safe s*x for all

Biphobic girlfriend called him dirty for having s*x with a man

NTA. Inconsistency in open relationships can be difficult and lonely

The struggle of being a bisexual man in today’s age

Biphobic girlfriend receives an NTA reality check

Last Updated on February 28, 2024 by Diply Social Team