What's the difference between an open relationship and just a relationship?

Dick Ovdenk: Open relationship means you both sleep with other people or one person in the relationship sleeps with other people.Relationship is when no one gets to sleep with either of you except you guys ;)Don't change it to open unless you know what you are doing ;)...Show more

Dee Depung: Normal is set for just two people. You don't do anything with other people and you are faithful to each other. An open relationship is like you can still go out and do whatever you want.

Bryan Avinger: Open relationship is that he or she is your bf/gf wife/husband but its ok by both of you to have sex with other people without having fights.normal relationship, both commited, get into big trouble if sleep with another person.

Jose Bouliouris: "In an open relationship" means that I'm with someone but I don't care about my commitment to them and I'd hang out with anyone I choose.

Norma Marsalis: An "Open Relationship" indicates that you are a casual dater, you d! o not have a clear-cut boyfriend/girlfriend, and you are not looking for any specific commitments at this time. However, people may misinterpret this status declaration as "slutty", as people often jump to conclusions.A "Relationship" constitutes of being committedd to a specific person, your boyfriend/girlfriend. This relationship is, as they call it "official", and not a hookup, one-night stand, or casual date.Hope this helps!-Andy...Show more