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Open Relationship

By Bonny Albo, About.com

Definition:

1. A relationship where both partners hide nothing from each other, including their past relationships and sexual experiences.

2. A relationship where both partners have agreed that monogamy, sexual fidelity or exclusivity are not expected.

Also Known As: consentual adultery, the lifestyle, polyamorous, polyamory, sexual nonexclusivity
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