A guy that loves you deeply struggles with the idea of an open relationship.

Naturally, human beings who fall in love want a partner that belongs to them.

A guy that loves you won’t welcome the idea of an open relationship with open arms.

That said, he does love you, and love has a way of making the mind bend to its will.

Although he won’t be comfortable with the idea of an open relationship, and pushes to convince you otherwise upon hearing about it, he acquiesces.

This isn’t every man.

But there is a sizeable proportion of men who do give in to a girlfriend’s request for an open relationship.

The fear of losing the girl is the motivator.

Having failed in changing your mind about wanting an open relationship, he is fearful that in not agreeing to your request, he loses you entirely.

He figures that he might as well permit an open relationship, given that you won’t have an issue finding a new man for a sexual encounter, in the event you break up with him.

This realization compels him to finally agree to your request.

However, he wants to negotiate.

He requests that this is a one-time occurrence and that you don’t do certain sexual acts with this unknown man.

Unmistakably, you are the one in the driver’s seat.

His push for a negotiation is how he indicates his fear of losing you.

This means that you are empowered to set the terms of an open relationship to your heart’s content.

Acquiescing to his terms isn’t required, if they don’t fit what you desire.

Overruling him is well within your power, should you choose to do so.

He loves you and is afraid of losing you.

This sentiment makes him weak, even though he feigns strength as he dictates the terms.

The mere attempt to negotiate gives it all away.

You are the one with the power, not him.

Although he isn’t okay with the idea of an open relationship, he won’t refuse whatever terms you dictate in the event you overrule him.

Knowing that you possess all of the power, it is tempting to dictate overzealous terms.

Be aware, in taking full advantage of your empowered position, it is tempting to take this too far.

This is where you are so consumed with sexual escapades outside of your relationship, you jeopardize the health and stability of said relationship.

In time, your relationship is increasingly bereft of emotional satisfaction and physical intimacy.

Before long, you are no longer emotionally invested in your relationship, leading to an inevitable breakup.

To be honest, in the majority of cases, people who ask for an open relationship are already unhappy in the relationship they are already in.

Ask yourself whether you are happy in your current relationship.

If you aren’t, and you are reluctant to put in the effort and time required to remedy the issues, your relationship is as good as dead.

Best to end it now.

This circumvents weeks or months of confusion and arguments, stemming from the open relationships you choose to participate in.