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When your monogamous partner suggests opening the relationship

My partner wants to open our relationship after seven years together and says it will make us stronger but I feel like it means I am not enough.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The request for sexual variety can feel like evidence of personal inadequacy rather than natural desire.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Long-term partnership — sustaining love over time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.