My husband is sleeping, I can hear his even breathing in the other room. I know it well, it has been a comfort and a constant through all our decades together. He’s the person I thought I would never ...

It’s a tale as old as time: one partner pushes for an open marriage, convinced that it gives them the ability to freely see who they want, only to end up jealous and wanting to rewind when their ...

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How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, My wife (45 cis female/bi) and I (43 cis male/bi) have reached an impasse ...

In a world where traditional marriage concepts are continually evolving, the idea of open marriages has gained attention as a modern alternative to monogamy. The notion of being able to explore ...

Most of us have heard the statistic that almost 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. While divorce is certainly not always the best option, it makes sense that couples might choose divorce ...

The rise of open relationships and open marriages means people have far more options nowadays when it comes to rough patches with their partners. But these looser relationship structures can cause ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Even so, misconceptions about open marriages and polyamory exist. Specifically, that it “never works” ...

Several Hollywood stars have commented on Mo'Nique's confession that she and Sidney Hicks have an open marriage. Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique's co-star in Precious, reacted nonchalantly and said, "It's ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Molly Roden Winter can vividly recall the moment her oldest ...