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reader, Gabrielle Stoker  +, writes (6 July 2013):
 There's no option to ease into that question really. You'll have to ask your boyfriend if he's all right with you seeing other people and deal with the possible consequence that the question could end your relationship.
It's a question that's sooner or later ended all my previous relationships.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (5 July 2013):
 you don't. you leave.
I did an open relationship as a 40something married woman and it ruined the relationship.
There are times that being in the swinger lifestyle is appropriate and it works for a few couples.
IT is NEVER used to fix a broken relationship.
If you are not happy in your relationship then you need to leave.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 July 2013): An open relationship is simply an excuse to have a relationship with someone and be able to go out and have sex with other people with the consent of both people involved. Seriously, just stay single and have fun. Just don't be stupid, careless and irresponsible and have sex with multiple partners without protecting yourself from STD's and pregnancy at all times. Keep your reputation intact and have respect for yourself and your choices.
I do not think anyone in your age range is capable of handling or understanding what is involved with "an open relationship".
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (5 July 2013):
 Of course you want to be free to see whomever you want and whenever you feel like it, that's why the good Lord gave you your youth. Don't waste it. Feel the freedom and embrace the liberty while you can. There is plenty of time for the ball and chain later in life...
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (5 July 2013):
 Why do you want it to be an open relationship? At age 16-17, if you are unhappy with an aspect of the relationship, it's probably time to break up.
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reader, DV1 +, writes (4 July 2013):
 At your age, that's not really something that you should be asking at all. I would break it off and let him find someone who's not going to string him along so that they can have sex with other people...
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reader, babyzbird  +, writes (4 July 2013):
 Try asking what he thinks about open relationships and go from there.
Are you sure you really want to stay in a relationship where you are thinking of dating other people? It might be time to end it and move on.
Good luck.
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