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Jan 2023
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Do Open Relationships ACTUALLY Work? - T...

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Open relationships have become more and more common, especially among younger generations. But the question is, "do open relationships ACTUALLY work?" From both a science and practical level, are open relationships actually viable, or are they just idealistic and doomed to fail?

In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen define an open relationship, discuss why open relationships might be desirable, then go into what's necessary to make an open relationship sustainable long-term. Stick around, because not only will they get into the most common reasons open relationships fail, Pye and Dr. Glen will also be sharing their opinions on open relationships at the end!
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