My open relationship: “It changed my vision of love”

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Still largely the majority, exclusivity within a couple is no longer the only option for lovers, who are increasingly choosing an open relationship. In our third episode, Vincent, 21, questions his limits.

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The open couple is not a new idea : the co-founder of Libération , Jean-Paul Sartre, and his partner, the philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, never swore fidelity to each other during their romantic relationship. However, this modality, which still only concerned 1 % of French people in 2017, now concerns 5 % according to the latest study published by Ifop. 15% even declare themselves willing to open up their relationship, if their partner suggested it. A significant increase. It remains to find the recipe for happiness because, a bit like the concept of freedom in Kant, the open couple does not mean the absence of laws. Today, Vincent (1), 21 years old, student in Vichy (Allier), who has changed his vision of love.

"My first major relationship, which lasted about two years, was an open relationship. I was 16 at the time and she was a year younger than me.

Testimonies - Love and sexuality