My partner wants an open relationship. I don't know what that means. He says we can get married but we can continue to date other people. Means he can date another girl and I can date someone else. What is the point of getting married then? I found it very confusing. Why would anyone agree to this? I have known him for 5 years now but this clause is making me doubt his intentions. What should I do?

I am in a relationship for one year now. When we were dating, I cleared to my bf that I could only come in this relationship if we get married socially or legally by the next year. We both agreed to get married legally now. Before he was very happy with this marriage, but now as his parents are not ready, he is becoming secretive with this marriage. He is telling me that he won’t tell it to anyone that he is going to get engaged now. He is also telling me that if anyone asks he would deny not for the fact that he wants to hook up. But due to that insecurity if I turn out to be a cheater or if I fly away how will he live in the society? I asked him that this could also happen after we get married socially then are you going to keep the marriage private then also? He said No, I will take that risk then but not now. We are in a long-distance relationship. I don’t know what to do. If he has a girlfriend and he says he is single isn't that cheating too?

hello. in a typical arrange marriage scene , i talk to a person from 4 months. Everything goes well . wen parents ask about his concent ,he said i m already committed. what is the interpretation?

My partner and I want to explore an open relationship. We are both creative artistes in our early 30s, switching between Goa and Bangalore for work. We have been in a live-in relationship for five years, but since we are not married, we'd like to explore the possibility of an open relationship where we are not mutually exclusive to each other. The idea is exciting because it will mean more freedom for both of us. I am an introvert and he likes to flirt casually. But honestly, deep down, I'm terrified. I've had flashes of intense jealousy just imagining him with someone else, and the thought of emotional hurt is paralysing. How do we even begin to set truly healthy boundaries and clear communication rules to ensure our primary relationship remains strong, and that we protect each other from unnecessary pain? What are the biggest mistakes couples make when venturing into non-monogamy, and how do I know if I can genuinely handle the emotional complexities of this journey without losing myself?

My boyfriend and I had a conversation and told me he will be ready in 2 years before he can get married, that for next year he can come see my parents and maybe next year start thinking about marriage, and he won’t ever want to tie me down if I ever see someone who is ready and I don’t go that I can keep my options open doesn’t mean he doesn’t love me or wants to date someone else but to avoid the talk that he kept me in a relationship for so long

I don't believe in marriage but my partner does. He is 37, I am 32. We have been dating for 12 years and known each other as friends. Every time one of our friends get married, he tells me we should get married too. It sounds cute to my friends and family but I don't feel the need for it. We are good as a couple, we are there for each other. Everyone I know is aware that we are a couple. I don't mind moving in with him. But marriage is very complicated. I don't want that label to ruin what is beautiful between us. How do I convince him that we can love each other without getting married?