My spouse and I have an open marriage but they broke our agreements about emotional involvement and I feel betrayed even though we are supposed to be okay with other people.
More people experience this than they realize.
Even within consensual non-monogamy, trust has specific parameters, and violation of those agreements cuts just as deep as traditional infidelity.
“Where Are You with Affairs, Betrayal, and Trust Broken?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.