Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

What’s been your experience with open relationships in addiction? Tell us about your experience in t

3 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment, the speaker emphasizes the importance of distinguishing discomfort from a lack of safety in open relationships and outlines a framework for communicating boundaries and planning aftercare. Listeners are encouraged to discuss with their primary partner what activities feel comfortable, where they should occur, and the level of emotional involvement desired. The speaker then details various aftercare options—such as sharing a dinner, taking a bath, having sex, giving a massage, or simply watching TV—to help the primary couple reconnect and heal after an external sexual encounter. Emphasis is placed on acknowledging inevitable emotions and navigating them together, with aftercare considered essential not only for the primary couple but also for the individual and the third partner involved.

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And I think that's another part of open relationships that, that people either make or break is like, you have to have some grace with your partner and you have to allow for some level of discomfort. You shouldn't allow for not feeling safe, but there's a big difference between discomfort and safety. Mm-hmm. And so talk to your partner, make sure that you ask the questions of, of what do I feel comfortable doing? Where do I feel comfortable doing it? How much emotion do you feel comfortable with? What do we, what do you and I as the primary couple need afterwards to heal? Do we go out to a nice dinner? Do we take a bath together? Do we have sex? Do we give each other a massage? Do we just watch TV on the couch together? Like, what will make us feel like we're coming back together stronger? Mm-hmm. And then acknowledge that there's gonna be emotions and that you feel comfortable enough to navigate those emotions together afterwards. You know, aftercare is really important, and you need to do it with yourself, you need to do it with the person you just had sex with, and you need to do it with your partner.