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[โ€“] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's probably a selection bias though. Most people might try opening up their relationship when there are already problems.

[โ€“] electric_nan@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago

It's true, and I kind of mentioned that in my original comment. I'm just speaking from my experience. I do know one couple with an open relationship who have been going strong for years. The difference for them (I think) is that they have been poly since the beginning.