The article discusses the increasing interest among heterosexual couples in opening their relationships, highlighting lessons learned from gay men's long-standing experiences with polyamory. It notes the emotional delicacy of this process and emphasizes the importance of agreements for smoother transitions. However, it cautions against assuming that lessons from gay men can be directly applied to straight couples due to differences in how male and female sexuality typically manifests. The piece suggests that utilizing experienced couples therapists may also benefit couples attempting to navigate this complex terrain.
"It’s important to understand, first, the history of gay sexuality. It’s only been a few generations in the United States since gay men were arrested..."
"Men have had open relationships and experienced polyamory long before there was a term for it. It’s not accurate to say we can simply translate the experience of gay men to straight couples..."
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