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Old 09-09-2017, 06:37 PM
 
Location: IOM
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First a bit of background.

I've been good friends with this guys for a number of years, however we have only been that, friends.
A couple months of ago, things changed and he asked me out, however not being in a good stable place myself, I declined.

Now,

He's recently been giving more and more signs that he wants more out of our relationship, to which I would now be willing, however, I want to suggest an open relationship or at least a more casual one, not sure that's the right word...

He's very traditional so not sure how things will go, just wanted to see a couple of views on the matter and whether there may be some advice to be offered?

Please and thank you for keeping replies polite and look forward to reading them
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Old 09-09-2017, 06:47 PM
 
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I wouldn't bother you feel so so about him find someone you can't live without and you will probably not want to share them,you'll be very greedy.
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Old 09-09-2017, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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If you just want to date casually, you can say that up front.

An open relationship is something very specific that established couples talk about. It's not for everyone.
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Old 09-09-2017, 07:06 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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I don't think he's going to go for it. You seem pretty indifferent toward him and he seems to be into you. I'm not sure he'd want to share, just a guess.
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Old 09-09-2017, 07:39 PM
 
Location: Saint John, IN
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If he's a more traditional guy than what would make you think that he would go for a casual relationship? I think the two of you are better off friends then!
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Old 09-09-2017, 07:42 PM
 
Location: NNJ
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It isn't for everyone.... my experience is that either people are "wired" to accept it as part of their lives or not. Even then, it can make a "relationship" (ie friendship) a bit more complicated.

Being a more traditional guy, I'm more inclined to say no.
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Old 09-09-2017, 07:47 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I think most people aren't gonna go for it.
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Old 09-09-2017, 07:56 PM
 
Location: In a place beyond human comprehension
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Just be honest and say you want something casual.

If he says no, well then, there you go.

No need to make this anymore complicated than it already is.
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Old 09-09-2017, 08:33 PM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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I'm in agreement with being straight forward and honest about what exactly you want from the relationship.

Im betting he will go along with it. Most men (even so-called Traditional men)will not decline a no-string attachment sexual relationship. Most men may not like it, but I doubt its a deal breaker; they'll ride the relationship till the wheels fall off





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Old 09-10-2017, 08:33 AM
 
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Never, ever, ever, ever open a relationship with a view to "fix" it.
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