Is Will Smith’s Open Marriage The Way To Go?

Do you remember when Will Smith revealed to a British tabloid that he shared an open marriage with wife Jada Pinkett? Even a decade ago, an “open marriage” would have probably meant “We’re very honest with each other and share everything”. But cut to 2009, and the “honest with each other” also means being honest about wanting to have sex with other people.

According to Wikipedia, “An open relationship denotes a relationship (often between two people) in which the participants are free to have sexual intercourse with other partners. If the couple making this agreement are married, it is an open marriage.”

Infidelity and betrayal are so common these days that it makes me wonder if an open relationship or marriage is the only way for many. It seems to work for Will & Jada – they’ve been married for almost 12 years now! Its commitment with a twist and it’s a point of view that believes sex outside a relationship or marriage doesn’t always count as unfaithfulness.

But then, there are so many celebrity couples who couldn’t make it work despite their open relationships. Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson apparently had an open marriage but six years and one baby later, they broke up. As did P!nk and biker hubby Carey Hart.

Open relationships and marriages are definitely not just a celebrity thing. I know because two of my girl friends are in open relationships. It works for some because they can compartmentalize love and physical needs…while others give in to the all-too-human jealousy and possessiveness.

Is an open relationship the 21st century key to happy, successful relationships? Or, is it just a license to have sex with anyone you feel like without a guilty conscience? Any opinions anyone?

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