{"id":65893,"date":"2023-12-20T16:24:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/offene-beziehung\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:02:03","slug":"offene-beziehung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/offene-beziehung\/","title":{"rendered":"Open relationship &#8211; What couple therapists say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-tcb-events=\"\"><img alt='Standard Blog-Post' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a4c6b6669af197cf3ed4086bb9bc3968c59737b7f53282f91990b1d0adc7740?s=256&#038;d=https%3A%2F%2Fb3247eyo-a.myrdbx.io%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fthrive-visual-editor%2Feditor%2Fcss%2Fimages%2Fauthor_image.png&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a4c6b6669af197cf3ed4086bb9bc3968c59737b7f53282f91990b1d0adc7740?s=512&#038;d=https%3A%2F%2Fb3247eyo-a.myrdbx.io%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fthrive-visual-editor%2Feditor%2Fcss%2Fimages%2Fauthor_image.png&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo tve_image' height='256' width='256'  data-d-f=\"author\" title=\"Standard Blog-Post\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'\/><\/span><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_author_name\" data-shortcode-name=\"Author name\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/author\/jgastner\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Dr. Judith Gastner&quot;,&quot;data-css&quot;:&quot;tve-u-192dfe66d06&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-attr-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d06\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/author\/jgastner\/\" title=\"Dr. Judith Gastner\">Dr. Judith Gastner<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">Paartherapeutin und Psychotherapeutin<\/span><span style=\"\">Category: <\/span><span data-attr-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cfb\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/category\/beziehung-partnerschaft\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Relationship &amp; 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Dezember 2025 <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"\">Quality assurance<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/prof-dr-ludwig-schindler\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span>Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig Schindler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"\">Share this article \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/?text=https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/offene-beziehung\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Offene Beziehung - Was Paartherapeuten dazu sagen&amp;body=Ich habe diesen interessanten Artikel gefunden: https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/zweite-chancen-in-der-beziehung\/https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/offene-beziehung\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/share\/url?url=https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/offene-beziehung\/&amp;text=Ich habe diesen interessanten Artikel gefunden:\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/offene-beziehung\/&amp;text=Ich habe diesen interessanten Artikel gefunden:\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>[tcb-script]document.addEventListener(&#8220;DOMContentLoaded&#8221;, function() {    const copyLinks = document.querySelectorAll(&#8220;.copy-link&#8221;);    copyLinks.forEach(link =&gt; {        link.addEventListener(&#8220;click&#8221;, function(event) {            event.preventDefault();            const textToCopy = &#8220;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/offene-beziehung\/&#8221;;            navigator.clipboard.writeText(textToCopy).then(function() {                alert(&#8220;Link wurde in die Zwischenablage kopiert!&#8221;);            }).catch(function(error) {                alert(&#8220;Fehler beim Kopieren des Links: &#8221; + error);            });        });    });});[\/tcb-script]<span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Depiction of open relationships with risks and opportunities for couples, illustrated with heads.\" data-id=\"59402\" width=\"734\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"238\" data-init-height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Artikel-Header-Offene-Beziehung.jpg\" data-width=\"734\" data-height=\"238\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 260;\" title=\"Envy in an open relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb Quick start: Open relationship<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong><strong>Definition:<\/strong> <\/strong> An open relationship allows partners to have sexual encounters with others outside their primary relationship, without jeopardizing emotional bonds.<a href=\"#tve-jump-19282c1a7a4\"> Read more here.<\/a> \u2193<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong><strong>Risks &amp; Opportunities of Open Relationships:<\/strong> <\/strong> Open relationships offer more freedom, but also carry risks such as jealousy and loss of trust. Honest communication is key to success.<a href=\"#tve-jump-19282c1df87\"> Learn more.<\/a> \u2193<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong><strong>Tips &amp; Rules:<\/strong> <\/strong> Clear agreements and mutual respect are essential to avoid misunderstandings and injuries.<a href=\"#tve-jump-19282c368a8\" style=\"outline: none;\"> Read more<\/a> \u2193<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Most people in our latitudes automatically associate <em>committed relationships with <\/em><em>exclusivity<\/em> and <em>monogamy<\/em> . &#8220;If you truly love each other, you&#8217;re completely taken care of and don&#8217;t need any other partners,&#8221; is the common refrain.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">But:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Is that really true?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Does this apply to all couples?<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">And: Why are so many people apparently interested in the concept <em>of open relationships<\/em> ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"\">This blog article explains exactly what is meant by <strong><em>an open relationship<\/em><\/strong><strong> , what challenges<\/strong> , <strong>risks<\/strong> , <strong>opportunities<\/strong> and <strong>development possibilities<\/strong> a relationship open to other partners entails, what <strong>rules<\/strong> should be observed and what experiences we as <strong>couple therapists<\/strong> have been able to gather on this topic.<strong> <em><\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\ude80 Already <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">65,511 people<\/span> have gained clarity through the test.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693376988537\"><strong>Open relationship &#8211; definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In an open relationship, both partners (or in some cases, only one of them) take the freedom to have other (sexual) partners in addition to their existing committed relationship. There are various relationship models:<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552021\">The &#8220;classic&#8221; open relationship<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In this relationship model, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/kein-sex-mehr-in-der-ehe\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">both partners<\/a> are &#8220;allowed&#8221; to have sex with other people within certain rules. In theory, these affairs should primarily be physical (and preferably not too deeply emotional&#8230;).<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552022\">The one-sided open relationship<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In a one-sided open relationship, only one of the two partners &#8220;allows&#8221; themselves to have affairs, while the other does not &#8211; because they do not want to take advantage of and experience the possibility of sexual encounters with multiple people.<\/p>\n<p>This situation can also work, even though it may seem &#8220;unfair&#8221; at first glance. For example, if one person can only imagine a relationship with sexual freedom, while the other prefers monogamy, compromises can sometimes be found. However, it can be challenging for couples to balance the resulting imbalance through other aspects of the partnership. You can read more about when compromises seem &#8220;unfair&#8221; and when they are beneficial in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/kompromisse-in-der-beziehung\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">&#8220;Compromises in Relationships: Where They Help and Harm<\/a> .&nbsp; &#8220;<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552023\">Open marriage<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">An open marriage is essentially nothing more than an open relationship between married couples. Partners sometimes find this arrangement particularly challenging, as there is seemingly even more at stake if the concept doesn&#8217;t work out and ultimately leads to divorce. Furthermore, cultural, religious, and familial factors often play a more significant role for married couples. A social environment that is strongly opposed to the concept of an open relationship can further complicate its successful implementation\u2014especially if it involves secrecy, guilt, justification, and so on.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552024\">Polyamorie<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">&#8220;Polyamory&#8221; is a neologism derived from the Ancient Greek &#8220;pol\u00fds&#8221; (many, several) and the Latin &#8220;amor&#8221; (love). Polyamorous partnerships differ from open relationships in that they are not primarily about sexual encounters between one or both partners outside the primary relationship, but rather about an agreement to fall in love with other people and to pursue deep, additional romantic relationships alongside the existing partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Polyamorous relationships don&#8217;t necessarily have to be completely open in every respect. For example, a person can love several trusted people and have close relationships with them \u2013 but only be sexually intimate with their &#8220;primary partner&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552025\">Triangular relationships and similar situations<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There are also forms of polyamory in which three people are in a loving emotional and sexual relationship, where the two same-sex partners identify as bisexual. Various configurations can also be created within the context of three-way relationships, depending on the wishes and expectations of those involved. Here, too, open and clear communication between the partners is crucial.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552026\">Open relationships: A new phenomenon?<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man being courted by two women and another man meditating with his wife\" data-id=\"54730\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phaenomen-offene-Beziehung.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" title=\"The phenomenon and rules of open relationships\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The phenomenon of &#8220;open relationships&#8221; sounds modern, but in reality it&#8217;s as old as humanity itself. Since time immemorial, we have been torn between fidelity and desire, security and freedom, monogamy and polygamy.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it be polygamous tribal cultures, orgies in ancient Rome, or the biblical King Solomon with his seven hundred princely wives and three hundred concubines: monogamy was not always and everywhere the social norm.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552027\">Why an open relationship?<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There are many reasons why people might desire an open relationship. For example, when not all sexual or emotional needs are met in the partnership. However, it also happens that a person is generally very satisfied in their relationship \u2013 and yet still longs for adventures, one-night stands, and erotic freedom.<\/p>\n<p>In many respects, men and women are similar in this regard. However, from an evolutionary biology perspective, a few different aspects can be observed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552028\">Why do men want an open relationship?<\/h3>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Depiction of couples in various sex positions under the table on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday\" data-id=\"49020\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Leidenschaft.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" title=\"Passion in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Although we live in a modern, civilized society, we inherited our instincts and physical needs from our Stone Age ancestors. To understand why some men describe, sometimes quite literally, a &#8220;completely instinctive&#8221; urge for sexual variety, it&#8217;s worth taking a look at evolutionary male sexual strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Like every other species, successful reproduction and passing on of one&#8217;s genes was of central importance for humans of reproductive age. While a woman (depending on the duration of breastfeeding and the return of menstruation after childbirth) could generally become pregnant at most once a year, a man (at least theoretically) has always been able to father a child several times a day. From an evolutionary perspective, having sex with many women meant that men could spread their genes as widely as possible and ensure the continuation of their lineage.<\/p>\n<p>Coupled with a high sex drive (especially during life phases when male testosterone levels are very high), it&#8217;s hardly surprising that even today, younger men in particular shy away from sexual exclusivity. Visually attractive men, especially those who enjoy a wide selection of sexual partners, want to take advantage of the opportunity to &#8216;explore their sexuality&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>This is, of course, no license for infidelity if monogamy has been agreed upon as a shared relationship model in an existing partnership. After all, we are reflective beings who don&#8217;t have to be driven by primal urges. However, we should consider such background information in order to perhaps better understand the male desire for sexual freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, for men \u2013 just as for women \u2013 many other reasons (desire for variety, lack of closeness or dwindling erotic attraction in the relationship, unfulfilled needs, etc.) can play a role when the desire for further intimate relationships becomes increasingly strong.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552029\">Why do women want an open relationship?<\/h3>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman thinking about the reasons why people cheat.\" data-id=\"48855\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Warum-Menschen-fremdgehen.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" title=\"Reasons for cheating\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Unlike men, from an evolutionary perspective, it was not in a woman&#8217;s interest to sleep with as many sexual partners as possible. Even in earlier times, as already mentioned, a woman could only become pregnant about once a year \u2013 and every pregnancy and motherhood posed a risk to her health and life. Therefore, it was important to choose the father of one&#8217;s offspring carefully. For women, in this respect, quality over quantity was paramount. A man with excellent genes who could provide for her and the child during and after pregnancy was preferable to a new stranger every night.<\/p>\n<p>For these evolutionary biological reasons (and due to the somewhat lower average female sex drive), even today there are still fewer women than men who, in surveys, state that they desire an open relationship purely for the sake of sexual variety. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/style\/men-and-women-have-different-reasons-for-cheating-study-shows\/2011\/08\/22\/gIQAxIOMxJ_story.html\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">study by the University of Guelph in Ontario,<\/a> infidelity by women was most frequently associated with relationship dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>But as I said: These are merely tendencies. And of course, for women today who are sexually adventurous and open to experimentation, and who desire a diverse range of erotic experiences throughout their lives, getting pregnant is not their primary goal (especially not if they have already fulfilled their desire for children, or never had one, or have already gone through menopause, or&#8230;). \ud83d\ude09&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1703939552030\"><strong>Risks and opportunities of an open relationship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of a woman being torn apart by two men in an open relationship\" data-id=\"54739\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Offenen-Beziehung-Risiken-Chancen.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" title=\"Open relationship: risks and opportunities\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What about the implementation of open relationship models? What is needed for the desired openness to actually work? Where are the pitfalls? What needs to be considered when transforming a monogamous partnership into an open relationship?<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552031\">Couples in counseling &#8211; The prerequisites for an &#8220;open relationship&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the course of our decades of work as couple therapists, we have found that open relationship models would be hardly feasible for a large number of the couples who contact our practice &#8211; at least not at the time they first get in touch.<\/p>\n<p>To try out an open relationship model as a couple requires a particularly high degree of togetherness, communication, trust, resilience to stress, self-reflection, and tolerance. Unfortunately, people who seek out couples therapists or counselors usually do so not as a preventative measure or proactively (to get support when major changes are imminent), but rather after painful hurts and escalating conflicts have already occurred in the past. This means that the couples we primarily work with have been unable to find good solutions to their existing challenges for quite some time.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, for most client couples, the conditions for implementing open relationship models, which require a great deal of willingness to compromise and self-confidence, would not be met at the start of therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Couples who function well as a team and who manage to respectfully deal with even complex relationship and lifestyle models (including open relationship models) are far less likely to sit &#8220;on our couch&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552032\"><strong>Open relationship test: Can my partnership withstand it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">To decide which form of cohabitation (monogamy, polygamy, polyamory, shared swinging, etc.) is the most right lifestyle for both of you, you should carefully examine your existing partnership. <\/p>\n<p>Understanding the strengths and risks of your current relationship\/marriage is especially important when considering open relationship models. Become aware of the resources and potential pitfalls you both possess. Only then can you consciously adjust the most important factors and maintain your connection as a couple. <\/p>\n<p>For a comprehensive overview, feel free to use our CoupleBalance Relationship Test (10 minutes, scientifically based, free of charge).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552033\"><strong>Relationship test (free): How endangered is your partnership right now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Take your relationship test now! 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Registration for the relationship test is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free<\/span> . <br \/>Please read this important information beforehand: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/datenschutzerklaerung\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Data Protection<\/a> &nbsp;\u1427 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/agb\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Terms and Conditions<\/a> &nbsp;\u1427 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/allgemeine-informationsvertragsbedingungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">General Information Agreement Terms and Conditions<\/a> &nbsp;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Transparenzerklaerung.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Transparency Statement<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552034\">The risks of open relationship models: Where do the dangers lurk?<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Open relationship models are known to have a few pitfalls that can damage even an otherwise stable relationship. We would like to briefly outline these below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Eifersucht<\/strong><br \/>Es liegt auf der Hand. Das gr\u00f6\u00dfte Problem bei offenen Beziehungen ist die Eifersucht. Denn: Liebe will besitzen (zumindest in sehr vielen F\u00e4llen&#8230;). Wenn wir einen Partner in unser Herz schlie\u00dfen, machen wir uns emotional verwundbar. Fast zwangsl\u00e4ufig haben wir Angst, ihn oder sie zu wom\u00f6glich eines Tages wieder zu verlieren.<br \/>Der Gedanke, unsere(n) Liebste(n) im Bett mit einer oder einem anderen zu sehen und zu wissen, dass er in diesen Momenten N\u00e4he, Lust und Leidenschaft mit einer anderen Person teilt, w\u00e4hrend man selbst davon ausgeschlossen ist, kann auch bei einem insgesamt sehr aufgeschlossenen Menschen zu einem inneren Konflikt f\u00fchren. Diese Eifersucht in den Griff zu bekommen, ist f\u00fcr die meisten Menschen eine Mammutaufgabe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vertrauen<\/strong><br \/>Sich auf eine offene Beziehung einzulassen, erfordert ein gigantisches Ma\u00df an Vertrauen. Vertrauen, dass der Partner sich an vereinbarte Regeln h\u00e4lt, keine Grenzen \u00fcberschreitet, Loyalit\u00e4t bewahrt und am Ende des Tages (bzw. am Ende der Nacht&#8230;) wieder zu einem zur\u00fcckkehrt. Dieses Vertrauen ist oft schwer zu gewinnen und kann durch den kleinsten Fehler ersch\u00fcttert werden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kommunikation<\/strong><br \/>Einer der m\u00f6glichen Nachteile einer offenen Beziehung: Es kann u.U. ein transparenter Austausch erschwert werden. Der Partner, der gerade etwas Aufregendes erlebt, ist erf\u00fcllt von berauschenden Eindr\u00fccke und Emotionen. Die meisten Menschen m\u00f6chten jedoch keine sexuellen und intimen Highlights der Seitenspr\u00fcnge ihres Partners im Detail mitgeteilt bekommen. Das f\u00fchrt dann u.U. zu einer Form von Verschweigen, Auslassen, Geheimhalten &#8211; worunter die Kommunikation und Verbundenheit in der bestehenden Partnerschaft leiden kann.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sicherheit<\/strong><br \/>F\u00fcr Menschen mit einem hohen Bed\u00fcrfnis nach Sicherheit, Zweisamkeit und Geborgenheit in der Partnerschaft ist es besonders schwierig, eine offene Beziehung zu leben. Die Sorge, den geliebten Partner wom\u00f6glich doch zu verlieren, macht es f\u00fcr sie ganz besonders schwierig, sich fallen zu lassen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regeln<\/strong><br \/>Regeln sind f\u00fcr eine erfolgreiche offene Beziehung unverzichtbar. Doch w\u00e4hrend sie in der Vorstellung schnell entworfen sind, k\u00f6nnen sie in der Praxis zu heftigen Konflikten f\u00fchren.<br \/>Was ist, wenn die Aff\u00e4re nachts nicht mehr nach Hause fahren kann, weil die S-Bahn ausf\u00e4llt, man aber eine Keine-\u00dcbernachtungs-Regel vereinbart hat? Was, wenn der One-Night-Stand einen im Rausch der Leidenschaft aufs Ehebett schmei\u00dft, das doch eigentlich als Tabu erkl\u00e4rt war?<br \/>Es sind zahlreiche Situationen vorstellbar, in denen es sehr schwierig sein kann, die vereinbarten Regeln einzuhalten. Hier kann es zu Vertrauensbr\u00fcchen und Verletzungen kommen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gesundheit<\/strong><br \/>Durch den Kontakt mit wechselnden Sexualpartnern steigt das Risiko, sich mit STDs (sexuell \u00fcbertragbare Krankheiten) anzustecken. Im Gegensatz zum Single-Leben tr\u00e4gt man dieses Risiko nicht allein, sondern gef\u00e4hrdet u.U. auch den eigenen Partner bzw. die eigene Partnerin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verletzungen<\/strong><br \/>Egal, wie viel Akzeptanz und Toleranz wir in der Theorie zeigen: In der Realit\u00e4t kann es uns zutiefst verletzen, wenn unser Herzensmensch sich mit jemand anderem vergn\u00fcgt &#8211; insbesondere dann, wenn es einem selbst gerade nicht gut geht. Unterbewusste Erwartungen, er\/sie w\u00fcrde es letztlich dann doch nicht tun, oder \u00c4ngste, man w\u00e4re ihm\/ihr vielleicht doch nicht gut genug, k\u00f6nnen Menschen aus der Bahn werfen. Zu verletzten Emotionen kann es auch auf Seiten der Aff\u00e4re(n) kommen, wenn sich starke Gef\u00fchle entwickelt haben oder falsche Erwartungen entstanden sind. Langfristig eine offene Beziehung zu f\u00fchren, ohne jemals Gef\u00fchle zu verletzen, ist fast ein Ding der Unm\u00f6glichkeit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Image<\/strong><br \/>Es kann von den Beteiligten als unangenehm erlebt werden, wenn Au\u00dfenstehende davon erfahren, dass ihr Partner nicht beabsichtigt, treu zu sein (selbst wenn dies vom Paar einvernehmlich so vereinbart worden ist). So kann es bereits zu Verletzungen kommen, bevor jemals ein Seitensprung stattgefunden hat &#8211; schlichtweg weil der falschen Person von dem Konzept erz\u00e4hlt wurde.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entfremdung<\/strong><br \/>Als Reaktion auf st\u00e4ndige Unsicherheit oder Eifersucht kann es vorkommen, dass sich der eine Partner emotional zunehmend vom anderen entfernt. \u00dcber die Dauer einer offenen Beziehung kann es dann u.U. zu einer starken Entfremdung kommen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fremdverliebt<\/strong><br \/>Wenn Menschen miteinander intim werden, kommen &#8211; entgegen der besten Absichten &#8211; oft starke Gef\u00fchle ins Spiel. Beim Kennenlernen einer neuen attraktiven Person sch\u00fcttet unser Gehirn eine Art Emotionscocktail aus, der uns gegen unseren Willen zu ihr hinzieht. Aus dieser Verknalltheit kann echte Verliebtheit werden, aus der Verliebtheit irgendwann Liebe. Zu diesem Thema haben wir einen eigenen Artikel geschrieben: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehungstipps\/verliebt-trotz-beziehung\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Verliebt trotz Beziehung &#8211; Was Sie jetzt unbedingt tun und lassen sollten<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552035\">Die Chancen offener Beziehungsmodelle: Wie kann eine offene Beziehung funktionieren?<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Zugegeben: Offene Beziehungsmodelle klingen ganz sch\u00f6n riskant. Und das ist es f\u00fcr eine Vielzahl der Partnerschaften auch. Doch bei einer ehrlichen und kontinuierlichen Auseinandersetzung mit den eigenen Bed\u00fcrfnissen und denen des Partners, kann eine offene Beziehung umsetzbar sein.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transparenz, Respekt &amp; Co<\/strong><br \/>Dieser Prozess muss von Transparenz, Wohlwollen, Respekt und Kompromissbereitschaft getragen sein. Dann kann ein gemeinsames Lebens- und Liebeskonzept gefunden werden, das von alle Beteiligten als Bereicherung &#8211; und nicht als Bedrohung &#8211; erlebt wird.<\/li>\n<li><strong>As an antidote to FOMO<\/strong> (Fear Of Missing Out), <br \/>opening up a formerly monogamous relationship can, for example, prevent an otherwise happy couple from separating out of fear that they haven&#8217;t &#8220;experienced&#8221; enough and &#8220;lived it up&#8221; enough. This is one of the most common reasons for separation, especially among couples who got together very young.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desire for freedom:<\/strong><br \/> For a partner with a strong desire for freedom, opening up the relationship can provide the necessary space to feel safe and comfortable, rather than trapped, in a committed relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basic requirement: Stable relationship.<\/strong><br \/> However, the concept only works if one very important basic requirement is observed: The open relationship must arise from an overall stable and good partnership &#8211; not from deep dissatisfaction with oneself and\/or the other person!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t rush into anything.<\/strong><br \/> If you currently have serious and unresolved problems in your relationship, you shouldn&#8217;t consider quickly introducing a few new (sexual) partners into your life. That would be a recipe for disaster, because: all the problems you have as a couple will surface during an open relationship and usually be significantly exacerbated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working on the pain points as a couple<\/strong><br \/> : For example, if there has been no fulfilling sex life (and no positive discussion of this topic has taken place so far), a &#8216;hot&#8217; new sexual partner can plunge you into a deep relationship crisis overnight. If communication in your own relationship isn&#8217;t working at all (anymore), you will very likely experience serious emotional turmoil if &#8216;the affair&#8217; listens to you better than your partner, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">For many couples, an open relationship initially presents a significant challenge. Therefore, before committing to a model that integrates other people into your love and sex life, it is crucial that the original couple remains as stable and connected as possible.<\/p>\n<p tve-droppable\"\"=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Test the quality of your partnership and receive your comprehensive personal relationship profile with all your strengths and weaknesses<\/strong><br \/> (Completion time: 10 minutes, scientifically based, free of charge)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Take your relationship test now! (free)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How is your relationship? <br \/>What are your strengths and weaknesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flyer from PaarBalance Online Coaching with personal relationship profile for relationship problems\" data-id=\"53041\" data-init-width=\"1000\" data-init-height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/beziehungsprofil.webp\" data-width=\"212\" data-height=\"212\" width=\"212\" height=\"212\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 1000;\" title=\"Relationship profile Relationship test\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You will find out immediately afterwards in your personal PaarBalance relationship profile (free).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start your relationship test now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">\u2713 Scientifically sound <br \/>\u2713 Includes detailed analysis <br \/>\u2713 Your data will not be shared <br \/>\u2713 100% free &amp; non-binding<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">100% secure. We comply with data protection regulations. Registration for the relationship test is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free<\/span> . <br \/>Please read this important information beforehand: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/datenschutzerklaerung\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Data Protection<\/a> &nbsp;\u1427 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/agb\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Terms and Conditions<\/a> &nbsp;\u1427 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/allgemeine-informationsvertragsbedingungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">General Information Agreement Terms and Conditions<\/a> &nbsp;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Transparenzerklaerung.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Transparency Statement<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693376988542\"><strong>Tips &amp; rules for an open relationship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a man overwhelmed with three different wives and three different children\" data-id=\"54740\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Offenen-Beziehung-Tipps-Regeln.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" title=\"Open relationship tips and rules\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You have received your CoupleBalance relationship profile and are convinced that an open relationship concept suits you and your partnership well? In the following section, we have summarized the most important tips that are helpful for the success of open partnerships:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rules:<\/strong><br \/> Don&#8217;t leave questions like &#8220;What&#8217;s allowed in an open relationship?&#8221; unanswered. Think about specific scenarios and how to handle them. Mentally prepare yourself for practical challenges (e.g., &#8220;What if it&#8217;s so late that they can&#8217;t get home, even though you agreed otherwise?&#8221;) and find a solution together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prioritize<\/strong><br \/> your relationship. If conflicts of interest arise (a date is arranged, but your partner isn&#8217;t feeling well and needs you), decide in your partner&#8217;s best interest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Relationship Account:<\/strong><br \/> Over the course of an open relationship, there will inevitably be withdrawals from the (emotional) &#8220;relationship account.&#8221; Therefore, make sure you&#8217;re making extra generous deposits right now (with loving words and gestures, enjoyable activities, etc.). Plan date nights, spend quality time together, give each other gifts, be affectionate, communicate openly, and so on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Passion:<\/strong><br \/> The more fulfilling sex, intimacy, and passion there is between you as a couple, the less you worry that your partner might find someone else more interesting in the long run or have far more exciting experiences with that other person than with you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Safer sex<\/strong><br \/> is absolutely essential in an open relationship, particularly with potentially multiple external sexual partners. The risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections should be consistently minimized.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Reassurance:<\/strong><br \/> Reassure each other of your love repeatedly. Keep in mind that your one-night stands or affairs will make your partner insecure (and vice versa). Reassure each other of this insecurity as best you can.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Communication:<\/strong><br \/> Always keep in touch and let your partner know how you are feeling about the current situation. Never give your partner the feeling that they are alone with their worries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Work on your relationship!<\/strong><br \/> It&#8217;s more important than ever to strive to maintain or improve your partnership. With new challenges, you as a couple also need to grow if you want to thrive and be happy in the long run. If you&#8217;d like support, you can find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/registrierung\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">about our online Couple Balance coaching here<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><u>In summary:<\/u><br \/> An open partnership can be a successful relationship model if the original couple maintains intensive and continuous communication and strives for each other&#8217;s well-being and fair compromises. Like so many things in life, open relationship models always carry risks and side effects. You can learn how to minimize these risks and side effects, among other things, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joyclub.de\/magazin\/sex\/eine_offene_ehe_fuehren.html\" target=\"_blank\">JOYclub<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>We wish you all the best!<\/p>\n<p>Yours sincerely, Dr. Judith Gastner &amp; the PaarBalance team<\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb <span>Related articles on the topic of <\/span><strong><span>&nbsp;&#8220;Open Relationship&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/offene-beziehung\/\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"58886\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1726662858576\" style=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/bindungsangst\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Fear of commitment: Where fear of commitment comes from and how to overcome it&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-attr-css=\"\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/offene-beziehung\/\" title=\"Open relationship \u2013 What couple therapists say\" data-css=\"\">Open relationship \u2013 What couple therapists say<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Can an open relationship work? If so, how? Our couples therapists answer the most important questions, challenges, risks, opportunities, and what rules are needed for an open relationship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/offene-beziehung\/#more-65893\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can an open relationship work? If so, how? 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class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1e\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb Quick start: Open relationship<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list tcb-icon-display\" data-icon-code=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1f\" style=\"\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e20\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style tcb-local-vars-root\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e27\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon tcb-local-vars-root\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" data-id=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e21\" style=\"\"><strong><strong>Definition:<\/strong> <\/strong> An open relationship allows partners to have sexual encounters with others outside their primary relationship, without jeopardizing emotional bonds.<a href=\"#tve-jump-19282c1a7a4\" class=\"tve-jump-scroll\"> Read more here.<\/a> \u2193<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e20\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e27\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon tcb-local-vars-root\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" data-id=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e21\" style=\"\"><strong><strong>Risks &amp; Opportunities of Open Relationships:<\/strong> <\/strong> Open relationships offer more freedom, but also carry risks such as jealousy and loss of trust. Honest communication is key to success.<a href=\"#tve-jump-19282c1df87\" class=\"tve-jump-scroll\"> Learn more.<\/a> \u2193<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e20\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e27\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon tcb-local-vars-root\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" data-id=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e21\" style=\"\"><strong><strong>Tips &amp; Rules:<\/strong> <\/strong> Clear agreements and mutual respect are essential to avoid misunderstandings and injuries.<a href=\"#tve-jump-19282c368a8\" class=\"tve-jump-scroll\" style=\"outline: none;\"> Read more<\/a> \u2193<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf4c44\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-59982\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" data-css=\"tve-u-1920f68b05b\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Most people in our latitudes automatically associate <em>committed relationships with <\/em><em>exclusivity<\/em> and <em>monogamy<\/em> . \"If you truly love each other, you're completely taken care of and don't need any other partners,\" is the common refrain.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">But:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Is that really true?&nbsp;<\/li><li class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Does this apply to all couples?<\/li><li class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">And: Why are so many people apparently interested in the concept <em>of open relationships<\/em> ?<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d38e2317\">This blog article explains exactly what is meant by <strong><em>an open relationship<\/em><\/strong><strong> , what challenges<\/strong> , <strong>risks<\/strong> , <strong>opportunities<\/strong> and <strong>development possibilities<\/strong> a relationship open to other partners entails, what <strong>rules<\/strong> should be observed and what experiences we as <strong>couple therapists<\/strong> have been able to gather on this 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33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_no_icons\" style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 0px !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a6\"><div class=\"tcb-plain-text\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969f\">Table of Contents<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tve-cb tve-toc-content tve-prevent-content-edit\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-list tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save tcb-no-clone tve-no-dropzone\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969c\" style=\"\" data-styled-scrollbar=\"0\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969d\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"tve_ct_content tve_clearfix\"><div class=\"ct_column\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693376988537\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">1.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693376988537\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Open relationship - definition<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1703939552026\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">2.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1703939552026\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Open relationships: A new phenomenon?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1703939552030\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">3.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1703939552030\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Risks and opportunities of an open relationship<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1703939552032\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">4.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1703939552032\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Open relationship test: Can my partnership withstand it?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1703939552033\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">5.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1703939552033\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Relationship test (free): How endangered is your partnership right now?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693376988542\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">6.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693376988542\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Tips &amp; rules for an open relationship<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider tve-vert-divider\" data-style=\"tve_sep-1\" data-color-d=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a0\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-4\" data-thickness-d=\"2\"><hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-4\" style=\"\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\" id=\"tve-jump-19282c1a7a4\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd978\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693376988537\"><strong>Open relationship - definition<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In an open relationship, both partners (or in some cases, only one of them) take the freedom to have other (sexual) partners in addition to their existing committed relationship. There are various relationship models:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552021\">The \"classic\" open relationship<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bda24\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In this relationship model, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/kein-sex-mehr-in-der-ehe\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">both partners<\/a> are \"allowed\" to have sex with other people within certain rules. In theory, these affairs should primarily be physical (and preferably not too deeply emotional...).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552022\">The one-sided open relationship<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In a one-sided open relationship, only one of the two partners \"allows\" themselves to have affairs, while the other does not - because they do not want to take advantage of and experience the possibility of sexual encounters with multiple people.<\/p><p>This situation can also work, even though it may seem \"unfair\" at first glance. For example, if one person can only imagine a relationship with sexual freedom, while the other prefers monogamy, compromises can sometimes be found. However, it can be challenging for couples to balance the resulting imbalance through other aspects of the partnership. You can read more about when compromises seem \"unfair\" and when they are beneficial in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/kompromisse-in-der-beziehung\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">\"Compromises in Relationships: Where They Help and Harm<\/a> .&nbsp; \"<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552023\">Open marriage<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">An open marriage is essentially nothing more than an open relationship between married couples. Partners sometimes find this arrangement particularly challenging, as there is seemingly even more at stake if the concept doesn't work out and ultimately leads to divorce. Furthermore, cultural, religious, and familial factors often play a more significant role for married couples. A social environment that is strongly opposed to the concept of an open relationship can further complicate its successful implementation\u2014especially if it involves secrecy, guilt, justification, and so on.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552024\">Polyamorie<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\"Polyamory\" is a neologism derived from the Ancient Greek \"pol\u00fds\" (many, several) and the Latin \"amor\" (love). Polyamorous partnerships differ from open relationships in that they are not primarily about sexual encounters between one or both partners outside the primary relationship, but rather about an agreement to fall in love with other people and to pursue deep, additional romantic relationships alongside the existing partnership.<\/p><p>Polyamorous relationships don't necessarily have to be completely open in every respect. For example, a person can love several trusted people and have close relationships with them \u2013 but only be sexually intimate with their \"primary partner\".<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552025\">Triangular relationships and similar situations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There are also forms of polyamory in which three people are in a loving emotional and sexual relationship, where the two same-sex partners identify as bisexual. Various configurations can also be created within the context of three-way relationships, depending on the wishes and expectations of those involved. Here, too, open and clear communication between the partners is crucial.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552026\">Open relationships: A new phenomenon?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c4e16\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-54730\" data-id=\"54730\" data-init-width=\"768\" data-init-height=\"436\" title=\"The phenomenon of open relationships\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192d2499fd5\" data-height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man being courted by two women and another man meditating with his wife\" data-id=\"54730\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phaenomen-offene-Beziehung.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c7c349b59\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" class=\"wp-image-54730\" title=\"The phenomenon and rules of open relationships\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The phenomenon of \"open relationships\" sounds modern, but in reality it's as old as humanity itself. Since time immemorial, we have been torn between fidelity and desire, security and freedom, monogamy and polygamy.<\/p><p>Whether it be polygamous tribal cultures, orgies in ancient Rome, or the biblical King Solomon with his seven hundred princely wives and three hundred concubines: monogamy was not always and everywhere the social norm.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552027\">Why an open relationship?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There are many reasons why people might desire an open relationship. For example, when not all sexual or emotional needs are met in the partnership. However, it also happens that a person is generally very satisfied in their relationship \u2013 and yet still longs for adventures, one-night stands, and erotic freedom.<\/p><p>In many respects, men and women are similar in this regard. However, from an evolutionary biology perspective, a few different aspects can be observed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1703939552028\">Why do men want an open relationship?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c5bbc\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-54734\" data-id=\"54734\" data-init-width=\"768\" data-init-height=\"436\" title=\"Open relationship: Men have sex with different women\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192d24df838\" data-height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Depiction of couples in various sex positions under the table on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday\" data-id=\"49020\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Leidenschaft.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c7c349b59\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" class=\"wp-image-49020\" title=\"Passion in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Although we live in a modern, civilized society, we inherited our instincts and physical needs from our Stone Age ancestors. To understand why some men describe, sometimes quite literally, a \"completely instinctive\" urge for sexual variety, it's worth taking a look at evolutionary male sexual strategies.<\/p><p>Like every other species, successful reproduction and passing on of one's genes was of central importance for humans of reproductive age. While a woman (depending on the duration of breastfeeding and the return of menstruation after childbirth) could generally become pregnant at most once a year, a man (at least theoretically) has always been able to father a child several times a day. From an evolutionary perspective, having sex with many women meant that men could spread their genes as widely as possible and ensure the continuation of their lineage.<\/p><p>Coupled with a high sex drive (especially during life phases when male testosterone levels are very high), it's hardly surprising that even today, younger men in particular shy away from sexual exclusivity. Visually attractive men, especially those who enjoy a wide selection of sexual partners, want to take advantage of the opportunity to 'explore their sexuality'.<\/p><p>This is, of course, no license for infidelity if monogamy has been agreed upon as a shared relationship model in an existing partnership. After all, we are reflective beings who don't have to be driven by primal urges. However, we should consider such background information in order to perhaps better understand the male desire for sexual freedom.<\/p><p>Of course, for men \u2013 just as for women \u2013 many other reasons (desire for variety, lack of closeness or dwindling erotic attraction in the relationship, unfulfilled needs, etc.) can play a role when the desire for further intimate relationships becomes increasingly strong.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552029\">Why do women want an open relationship?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c68ae\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-54738\" data-id=\"54738\" data-init-width=\"768\" data-init-height=\"436\" title=\"Open relationship reasons women\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c68b4\" data-height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman thinking about the reasons why people cheat.\" data-id=\"48855\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Warum-Menschen-fremdgehen.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c7c349b59\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" class=\"wp-image-48855\" title=\"Reasons for cheating\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Unlike men, from an evolutionary perspective, it was not in a woman's interest to sleep with as many sexual partners as possible. Even in earlier times, as already mentioned, a woman could only become pregnant about once a year \u2013 and every pregnancy and motherhood posed a risk to her health and life. Therefore, it was important to choose the father of one's offspring carefully. For women, in this respect, quality over quantity was paramount. A man with excellent genes who could provide for her and the child during and after pregnancy was preferable to a new stranger every night.<\/p><p>For these evolutionary biological reasons (and due to the somewhat lower average female sex drive), even today there are still fewer women than men who, in surveys, state that they desire an open relationship purely for the sake of sexual variety. According to a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/style\/men-and-women-have-different-reasons-for-cheating-study-shows\/2011\/08\/22\/gIQAxIOMxJ_story.html\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">study by the University of Guelph in Ontario,<\/a> infidelity by women was most frequently associated with relationship dissatisfaction.<\/p><p>But as I said: These are merely tendencies. And of course, for women today who are sexually adventurous and open to experimentation, and who desire a diverse range of erotic experiences throughout their lives, getting pregnant is not their primary goal (especially not if they have already fulfilled their desire for children, or never had one, or have already gone through menopause, or...). ;-)&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\" id=\"tve-jump-19282c1df87\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bda81\" id=\"t-1703939552030\"><strong>Risks and opportunities of an open relationship<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c7c348a17\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-54739\" data-id=\"54739\" data-init-width=\"768\" data-init-height=\"436\" title=\"Open relationship: risks and opportunities\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192d05c754c\" data-height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of a woman being torn apart by two men in an open relationship\" data-id=\"54739\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Offenen-Beziehung-Risiken-Chancen.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c7c349b59\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" class=\"wp-image-54739\" title=\"Open relationship: risks and opportunities\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What about the implementation of open relationship models? What is needed for the desired openness to actually work? Where are the pitfalls? What needs to be considered when transforming a monogamous partnership into an open relationship?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552031\">Couples in counseling - The prerequisites for an \"open relationship\"<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the course of our decades of work as couple therapists, we have found that open relationship models would be hardly feasible for a large number of the couples who contact our practice - at least not at the time they first get in touch.<\/p><p>To try out an open relationship model as a couple requires a particularly high degree of togetherness, communication, trust, resilience to stress, self-reflection, and tolerance. Unfortunately, people who seek out couples therapists or counselors usually do so not as a preventative measure or proactively (to get support when major changes are imminent), but rather after painful hurts and escalating conflicts have already occurred in the past. This means that the couples we primarily work with have been unable to find good solutions to their existing challenges for quite some time.<\/p><p>Therefore, for most client couples, the conditions for implementing open relationship models, which require a great deal of willingness to compromise and self-confidence, would not be met at the start of therapy.<\/p><p>Couples who function well as a team and who manage to respectfully deal with even complex relationship and lifestyle models (including open relationship models) are far less likely to sit \"on our couch\".<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bda81\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552032\"><strong>Open relationship test: Can my partnership withstand it?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">To decide which form of cohabitation (monogamy, polygamy, polyamory, shared swinging, etc.) is the most right lifestyle for both of you, you should carefully examine your existing partnership. <br><br>Understanding the strengths and risks of your current relationship\/marriage is especially important when considering open relationship models. 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We would like to briefly outline these below.<\/p><ol class=\"\"><li><strong>Eifersucht<\/strong>\n<br>Es liegt auf der Hand. Das gr\u00f6\u00dfte Problem bei offenen Beziehungen ist die Eifersucht. Denn: Liebe will besitzen (zumindest in sehr vielen F\u00e4llen...). Wenn wir einen Partner in unser Herz schlie\u00dfen, machen wir uns emotional verwundbar. Fast zwangsl\u00e4ufig haben wir Angst, ihn oder sie zu wom\u00f6glich eines Tages wieder zu verlieren.<br>Der Gedanke, unsere(n) Liebste(n) im Bett mit einer oder einem anderen zu sehen und zu wissen, dass er in diesen Momenten N\u00e4he, Lust und Leidenschaft mit einer anderen Person teilt, w\u00e4hrend man selbst davon ausgeschlossen ist, kann auch bei einem insgesamt sehr aufgeschlossenen Menschen zu einem inneren Konflikt f\u00fchren. Diese Eifersucht in den Griff zu bekommen, ist f\u00fcr die meisten Menschen eine Mammutaufgabe.<\/li><li><strong>Vertrauen<\/strong>\n<br>Sich auf eine offene Beziehung einzulassen, erfordert ein gigantisches Ma\u00df an Vertrauen. Vertrauen, dass der Partner sich an vereinbarte Regeln h\u00e4lt, keine Grenzen \u00fcberschreitet, Loyalit\u00e4t bewahrt und am Ende des Tages (bzw. am Ende der Nacht...) wieder zu einem zur\u00fcckkehrt. Dieses Vertrauen ist oft schwer zu gewinnen und kann durch den kleinsten Fehler ersch\u00fcttert werden.<\/li><li><strong>Kommunikation<\/strong>\n<br>Einer der m\u00f6glichen Nachteile einer offenen Beziehung: Es kann u.U. ein transparenter Austausch erschwert werden. Der Partner, der gerade etwas Aufregendes erlebt, ist erf\u00fcllt von berauschenden Eindr\u00fccke und Emotionen. Die meisten Menschen m\u00f6chten jedoch keine sexuellen und intimen Highlights der Seitenspr\u00fcnge ihres Partners im Detail mitgeteilt bekommen. Das f\u00fchrt dann u.U. zu einer Form von Verschweigen, Auslassen, Geheimhalten - worunter die Kommunikation und Verbundenheit in der bestehenden Partnerschaft leiden kann.<\/li><li><strong>Sicherheit<\/strong>\n<br>F\u00fcr Menschen mit einem hohen Bed\u00fcrfnis nach Sicherheit, Zweisamkeit und Geborgenheit in der Partnerschaft ist es besonders schwierig, eine offene Beziehung zu leben. Die Sorge, den geliebten Partner wom\u00f6glich doch zu verlieren, macht es f\u00fcr sie ganz besonders schwierig, sich fallen zu lassen.<\/li><li><strong>Regeln<\/strong>\n<br>Regeln sind f\u00fcr eine erfolgreiche offene Beziehung unverzichtbar. Doch w\u00e4hrend sie in der Vorstellung schnell entworfen sind, k\u00f6nnen sie in der Praxis zu heftigen Konflikten f\u00fchren.<br>Was ist, wenn die Aff\u00e4re nachts nicht mehr nach Hause fahren kann, weil die S-Bahn ausf\u00e4llt, man aber eine Keine-\u00dcbernachtungs-Regel vereinbart hat? Was, wenn der One-Night-Stand einen im Rausch der Leidenschaft aufs Ehebett schmei\u00dft, das doch eigentlich als Tabu erkl\u00e4rt war?<br>Es sind zahlreiche Situationen vorstellbar, in denen es sehr schwierig sein kann, die vereinbarten Regeln einzuhalten. Hier kann es zu Vertrauensbr\u00fcchen und Verletzungen kommen.<\/li><li><strong>Gesundheit<\/strong>\n<br>Durch den Kontakt mit wechselnden Sexualpartnern steigt das Risiko, sich mit STDs (sexuell \u00fcbertragbare Krankheiten) anzustecken. Im Gegensatz zum Single-Leben tr\u00e4gt man dieses Risiko nicht allein, sondern gef\u00e4hrdet u.U. auch den eigenen Partner bzw. die eigene Partnerin.<\/li><li><strong>Verletzungen<\/strong>\n<br>Egal, wie viel Akzeptanz und Toleranz wir in der Theorie zeigen: In der Realit\u00e4t kann es uns zutiefst verletzen, wenn unser Herzensmensch sich mit jemand anderem vergn\u00fcgt - insbesondere dann, wenn es einem selbst gerade nicht gut geht. Unterbewusste Erwartungen, er\/sie w\u00fcrde es letztlich dann doch nicht tun, oder \u00c4ngste, man w\u00e4re ihm\/ihr vielleicht doch nicht gut genug, k\u00f6nnen Menschen aus der Bahn werfen. Zu verletzten Emotionen kann es auch auf Seiten der Aff\u00e4re(n) kommen, wenn sich starke Gef\u00fchle entwickelt haben oder falsche Erwartungen entstanden sind. Langfristig eine offene Beziehung zu f\u00fchren, ohne jemals Gef\u00fchle zu verletzen, ist fast ein Ding der Unm\u00f6glichkeit.<\/li><li><strong>Image<\/strong>\n<br>Es kann von den Beteiligten als unangenehm erlebt werden, wenn Au\u00dfenstehende davon erfahren, dass ihr Partner nicht beabsichtigt, treu zu sein (selbst wenn dies vom Paar einvernehmlich so vereinbart worden ist). So kann es bereits zu Verletzungen kommen, bevor jemals ein Seitensprung stattgefunden hat - schlichtweg weil der falschen Person von dem Konzept erz\u00e4hlt wurde.<\/li><li><strong>Entfremdung<\/strong>\n<br>Als Reaktion auf st\u00e4ndige Unsicherheit oder Eifersucht kann es vorkommen, dass sich der eine Partner emotional zunehmend vom anderen entfernt. \u00dcber die Dauer einer offenen Beziehung kann es dann u.U. zu einer starken Entfremdung kommen.<\/li><li><strong>Fremdverliebt<\/strong>\n<br>Wenn Menschen miteinander intim werden, kommen - entgegen der besten Absichten - oft starke Gef\u00fchle ins Spiel. Beim Kennenlernen einer neuen attraktiven Person sch\u00fcttet unser Gehirn eine Art Emotionscocktail aus, der uns gegen unseren Willen zu ihr hinzieht. Aus dieser Verknalltheit kann echte Verliebtheit werden, aus der Verliebtheit irgendwann Liebe. Zu diesem Thema haben wir einen eigenen Artikel geschrieben: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehungstipps\/verliebt-trotz-beziehung\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">Verliebt trotz Beziehung - Was Sie jetzt unbedingt tun und lassen sollten<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\" id=\"tve-jump-19282c368a8\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1703939552035\">Die Chancen offener Beziehungsmodelle: Wie kann eine offene Beziehung funktionieren?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Zugegeben: Offene Beziehungsmodelle klingen ganz sch\u00f6n riskant. Und das ist es f\u00fcr eine Vielzahl der Partnerschaften auch. Doch bei einer ehrlichen und kontinuierlichen Auseinandersetzung mit den eigenen Bed\u00fcrfnissen und denen des Partners, kann eine offene Beziehung umsetzbar sein.<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\"><strong>Transparenz, Respekt &amp; Co<\/strong>\n<br>Dieser Prozess muss von Transparenz, Wohlwollen, Respekt und Kompromissbereitschaft getragen sein. Dann kann ein gemeinsames Lebens- und Liebeskonzept gefunden werden, das von alle Beteiligten als Bereicherung - und nicht als Bedrohung - erlebt wird.<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>As an antidote to FOMO<\/strong> (Fear Of Missing Out), <br>opening up a formerly monogamous relationship can, for example, prevent an otherwise happy couple from separating out of fear that they haven't \"experienced\" enough and \"lived it up\" enough. This is one of the most common reasons for separation, especially among couples who got together very young.<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>Desire for freedom:<\/strong><br> For a partner with a strong desire for freedom, opening up the relationship can provide the necessary space to feel safe and comfortable, rather than trapped, in a committed relationship.<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>Basic requirement: Stable relationship.<\/strong><br> However, the concept only works if one very important basic requirement is observed: The open relationship must arise from an overall stable and good partnership - not from deep dissatisfaction with oneself and\/or the other person!<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>Don't rush into anything.<\/strong><br> If you currently have serious and unresolved problems in your relationship, you shouldn't consider quickly introducing a few new (sexual) partners into your life. That would be a recipe for disaster, because: all the problems you have as a couple will surface during an open relationship and usually be significantly exacerbated.<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>Working on the pain points as a couple<\/strong><br> : For example, if there has been no fulfilling sex life (and no positive discussion of this topic has taken place so far), a 'hot' new sexual partner can plunge you into a deep relationship crisis overnight. If communication in your own relationship isn't working at all (anymore), you will very likely experience serious emotional turmoil if 'the affair' listens to you better than your partner, etc.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"class=\" tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">For many couples, an open relationship initially presents a significant challenge. 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Registration for the relationship test is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free<\/span> . <br>Please read this important information beforehand: <\/small><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/datenschutzerklaerung\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\"><small>Data Protection<\/small><\/a><small> &nbsp;\u1427 <\/small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/agb\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\"><small>Terms and Conditions<\/small><\/a><small> &nbsp;\u1427 <\/small><a href=\"\/en\/allgemeine-informationsvertragsbedingungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\"><small>General Information Agreement Terms and Conditions<\/small><\/a><small> &nbsp;. <\/small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Transparenzerklaerung.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\"><small>Transparency Statement<\/small><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd953\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bde58\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693376988542\"><strong>Tips &amp; rules for an open relationship<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bde90\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-54740\" data-id=\"54740\" data-init-width=\"768\" data-init-height=\"436\" title=\"Open Relationship Tips and Rules\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192d24b6681\" data-height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a man overwhelmed with three different wives and three different children\" data-id=\"54740\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Offenen-Beziehung-Tipps-Regeln.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdeb4\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 436;\" class=\"wp-image-54740\" title=\"Open relationship tips and rules\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bd761\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You have received your CoupleBalance relationship profile and are convinced that an open relationship concept suits you and your partnership well? In the following section, we have summarized the most important tips that are helpful for the success of open partnerships:<\/p><ol class=\"\"><li><p><strong>Rules:<\/strong>\n<br> Don't leave questions like \"What's allowed in an open relationship?\" unanswered. Think about specific scenarios and how to handle them. Mentally prepare yourself for practical challenges (e.g., \"What if it's so late that they can't get home, even though you agreed otherwise?\") and find a solution together.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Prioritize<\/strong>\n<br> your relationship. If conflicts of interest arise (a date is arranged, but your partner isn't feeling well and needs you), decide in your partner's best interest.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Relationship Account:<\/strong>\n<br> Over the course of an open relationship, there will inevitably be withdrawals from the (emotional) \"relationship account.\" Therefore, make sure you're making extra generous deposits right now (with loving words and gestures, enjoyable activities, etc.). Plan date nights, spend quality time together, give each other gifts, be affectionate, communicate openly, and so on.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Passion:<\/strong>\n<br> The more fulfilling sex, intimacy, and passion there is between you as a couple, the less you worry that your partner might find someone else more interesting in the long run or have far more exciting experiences with that other person than with you.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Safer sex<\/strong>\n<br> is absolutely essential in an open relationship, particularly with potentially multiple external sexual partners. The risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections should be consistently minimized.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Reassurance:<\/strong>\n<br> Reassure each other of your love repeatedly. Keep in mind that your one-night stands or affairs will make your partner insecure (and vice versa). Reassure each other of this insecurity as best you can.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Communication:<\/strong>\n<br> Always keep in touch and let your partner know how you are feeling about the current situation. Never give your partner the feeling that they are alone with their worries.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Work on your relationship!<\/strong><br> It's more important than ever to strive to maintain or improve your partnership. With new challenges, you as a couple also need to grow if you want to thrive and be happy in the long run. If you'd like support, you can find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/registrierung\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">about our online Couple Balance coaching here<\/a> .<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><br><u>In summary:<\/u>\n<br> An open partnership can be a successful relationship model if the original couple maintains intensive and continuous communication and strives for each other's well-being and fair compromises. Like so many things in life, open relationship models always carry risks and side effects. You can learn how to minimize these risks and side effects, among other things, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joyclub.de\/magazin\/sex\/eine_offene_ehe_fuehren.html\" target=\"_blank\">JOYclub<\/a> .<\/p><p>We wish you all the best!<\/p><p>Yours sincerely, Dr. Judith Gastner &amp; the PaarBalance team<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1c\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 0px; border: none !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1b\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1d\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb <span data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de30\">Related articles on the topic of <\/span><strong><span data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de31\">&nbsp;\"Open Relationship\"<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div>[tcb_post_list query=\"{'paged':1,'filter':'custom','post_type':|{|'post'|}|,'related':|{||}|,'orderby':'date','order':'DESC','posts_per_page':'3','offset':'1','no_posts_text':'There are no posts to display.','exclude_current_post':|{||}|,'queried_object':{'ID':54721,'post_author':'3'},'dynamic_filter':{'category':'category','tag':'tag','author':'author','search':'search'},'sticky':|{||}|,'rules':|{|{'taxonomy':'post','terms':|{|'58886'|}|,'operator':'IN'},{'taxonomy':'post','terms':|{|'47614'|}|,'operator':'IN'},{'taxonomy':'post','terms':|{|'32625'|}|,'operator':'IN'}|}|}\" type=\"list\" columns-d=\"1\" columns-t=\"1\" columns-m=\"1\" vertical-space-d=\"0\" horizontal-space-d=\"30\" ct=\"post_list-43533\" ct-name=\"Image &amp; 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}[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdbd1\"] { width: 300px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdb05\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; font-size: 20px !important; font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdb75\"] > .tcb-flex-col { padding-left: 15px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdb75\"] { margin-left: -15px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdb31\"] { padding-bottom: 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdc57\"] { font-size: 15px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdd74\"] { font-size: 15px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdd91\"] .tcb-button-link { letter-spacing: 2px; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211)),var(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211))); --tve-applied-background-image: linear-gradient(var$(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211)),var$(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211))); background-size: auto; background-attachment: scroll; border-radius: 5px; padding: 18px; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-color: transparent !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdd91\"] .tcb-button-link span { color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --tcb-applied-color: #fff; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdd91\"] { --tcb-local-color-62516: var(--tcb-color-0) !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdd91\"]:hover .tcb-button-link { box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0px 12px 0px !important; --tve-applied-box-shadow: 0px 0px 12px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(255, 107, 13), rgb(255, 107, 13)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; --background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(255,107,13),rgb(255,107,13)) !important; --background-size: auto !important; --background-position: 50% 50% !important; --background-attachment: scroll !important; --background-repeat: no-repeat !important; --tve-applied-background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(255,107,13),rgb(255,107,13)) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bddb6\"] { --tcb-local-color-icon: rgb(255,255,255); --tcb-local-color-var: rgb(255,255,255); --tve-icon-size: 18px; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bddd9\"] { --g-bold-weight: 600; font-family: \"Noto Sans\" !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bddd9\"] strong { font-weight: 600 !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bddf8\"] { --g-regular-weight: 400; --g-bold-weight: 500; font-family: \"Noto Sans\" !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; font-size: 11px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bddf8\"] strong { font-weight: 500 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bddd9\"] { font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdb50\"] { margin-bottom: 30px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdb92\"] { max-width: 30%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bda93\"] { max-width: 850px; --tve-alignment: left; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; margin: 20px auto 50px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bde33\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; line-height: 1.25em !important; font-size: 14px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-658003ca8bdc17\"] { max-width: 70%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18c7c348a17\"] { width: 100%; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18c87989c09\"]::after { clear: both; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c4e16\"] { width: 100%; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c5bbc\"] { width: 100%; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18fa61c68ae\"] { width: 100%; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d34f5134\"] { width: 100%; --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; --tve-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d38e2317\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a99698\"] { --g-regular-weight: 400; --g-bold-weight: 700; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); --tve-font-size: 16px; color: var(--tve-color,rgb(127,127,127)); --tve-color: rgb(127,127,127); --tcb-applied-color: rgb(127,127,127); font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-bold-weight,bold)); --tve-font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold); line-height: var(--tve-line-height,1.4em); --tve-line-height: 1.4em; padding: 8px 15px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; background-image: none !important; margin-top: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a99698\"]:hover { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f) ) !important; --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline) !important; --tve-text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a99698\"].tve-state-expanded { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f); background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(239, 239, 239), rgb(239, 239, 239)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a99699\"] { --tve-toc-indent: 15px; max-width: 100%; float: none; --tcb-local-color-f1170: rgba(65,178,233,0.7); position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-right: 1px !important; margin: 30px auto 40px !important; --tcb-local-color-a027f: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tcb-local-color-21e68: rgb(184,211,255) !important; --tve-applied-max-width: 100% !important; z-index: 3 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a99699\"] .tve-toc-title-icon { color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; font-size: 15px !important; width: 15px !important; height: 15px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969a\"] { --tve-border-width: 0px; --tve-border-radius: 0px; background-image: none !important; border-radius: 0px !important; border-width: medium !important; border-style: none !important; border-color: currentcolor !important; border-image: initial !important; --tve-applied-border: none !important; --background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] { --tve-font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold); --tve-color: rgb(255,255,255); --tve-applied---tve-color: rgb(255,255,255); --tve-font-size: 16px; border-top-left-radius: 10px; border-top-right-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; --tve-text-decoration: none; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px !important; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px !important; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--tcb-local-color-a027f),var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; --tve-applied-background-image: linear-gradient(var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f),var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f)) !important; padding: 17px 15px 12px 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; z-index: 3 !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] blockquote, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] address, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] .tcb-plain-text, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] label { font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-bold-weight,bold)); font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,none); }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] blockquote, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] address, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] .tcb-plain-text, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] label, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] h1, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] h2, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] h3, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] h4, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] h5, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] h6 { color: var(--tve-color,rgb(255,255,255)); --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,rgb(255,255,255)); --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255,255,255); }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969c\"] { overflow: visible; padding: 0px 15px 10px 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969d\"] { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 0px 0px 12px 12px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969d\"] { background-image: none !important; --background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; background-color: rgba(0, 93, 255, 0.05) !important; --background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] > .tve-content-box-background { background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"].tve-state-expanded > .tve-content-box-background { background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"].tve-state-expanded { overflow: hidden; --animation-angle: -90deg; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px !important; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"]:hover:not(.tve-state-expanded) { border-bottom-right-radius: 0px !important; overflow: hidden !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969f\"] { line-height: 1.2em !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a0\"] .tve_sep { background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 12 2' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' transform='rotate(90)'%3E%3Cline x1='0' y1='1' x2='12' y2='1' stroke='rgb(217,217,217)' stroke-dasharray='4' stroke-width='3' \/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); --tve-applied-background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 12 2' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' transform='rotate(90)'%3E%3Cline x1='0' y1='1' x2='12' y2='1' stroke='rgb(217,217,217)' stroke-dasharray='4' stroke-width='3' \/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); background-size: 2px 2px; background-position: center top; width: 2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"].tve-state-expanded .tve-toc-title-icon { font-size: 15px !important; width: 15px !important; height: 15px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a1\"] { padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a2\"] { padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a3\"] { padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a5\"] { --g-regular-weight: 400; --g-bold-weight: 700; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none dotted; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-image: initial; font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); --tve-font-size: 16px; color: var(--tve-color,rgb(80,80,80)); --tve-color: rgb(80,80,80); --tcb-applied-color: rgb(80,80,80); font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-regular-weight,normal)); --tve-font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal); line-height: var(--tve-line-height,1.4em); --tve-line-height: 1.4em; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,rgb(80,80,80)); --tve-applied---tve-color: rgb(80,80,80); padding: 8px 15px !important; background-image: none !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a5\"]:hover { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)) !important; --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline) !important; --tve-text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a5\"].tve-state-expanded { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f); border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(239, 239, 239), rgb(239, 239, 239)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969f\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; color: var(--tcb-color-7) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-size: 18px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969f\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969b\"] .tve-toc-title-icon { color: var(--tcb-color-7) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7) !important; font-size: 18px !important; width: 18px !important; height: 18px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a6\"] { padding-left: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a9969c\"] > .tve-cb { display: block; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a99699\"] > .tve-cb { display: block; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); --tve-font-size: 16px; color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-color-7)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-color-7); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7); font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-regular-weight,normal)); --tve-font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal); line-height: var(--tve-line-height,1.4em); --tve-line-height: 1.4em; --tve-border-width: 0px; --tve-applied-border: none; font-family: var(--tve-font-family,Mulish); --tve-font-family: Mulish; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,var$(--tcb-color-7)); --tve-applied---tve-color: var$(--tcb-color-7); text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline); --tve-text-decoration: underline; padding: 5px 15px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 2px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\"]:hover { color: var(--tve-color,rgb(23,67,120)) !important; --tve-color: rgb(23,67,120) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(23,67,120) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,rgb(23,67,120)) !important; --tve-applied---tve-color: rgb(23,67,120) !important; font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-regular-weight,normal)) !important; --tve-font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline) !important; --tve-text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a996a7\"].tve-state-expanded { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f); border-left: 2px solid var(--tcb-local-color-f1170); background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(239, 239, 239), rgb(239, 239, 239)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf4c44\"] { width: 30px; --tve-alignment: center; float: none; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf4c44\"] img { opacity: 0.7; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1b\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: none; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none; --tve-border-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(0, 93, 255, 0.05) !important; --background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; border-width: medium !important; border-style: none !important; border-color: currentcolor !important; border-image: initial !important; --tve-applied-border: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1c\"] { max-width: 100%; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 15px 15px 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1e\"] { padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1f\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e20\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e21\"] { line-height: 1.5em !important; padding-top: 6px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282bf9e1f\"] li { margin-bottom: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1b\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: none; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none; --tve-border-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(0, 93, 255, 0.05) !important; --background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; border-width: medium !important; border-style: none !important; border-color: currentcolor !important; border-image: initial !important; --tve-applied-border: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1c\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 15px 15px 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; z-index: 10 !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1d\"] { padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper { width: calc(100% + 0px); }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:nth-child(n+2) { margin-top: 0px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:not(:nth-child(n+2)) { margin-top: 0px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:nth-child(n) { margin-right: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"] { border-radius: 0px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de20\"] { max-width: 17.1992%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de21\"] { max-width: 82.7976%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de22\"] { margin-left: -30px !important; padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de23\"] { margin: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de22\"] > .tcb-flex-col { padding-left: 30px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list .post-wrapper { border-bottom-width: medium; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: currentcolor; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; --tve-border-width: 0px; padding: 5px 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list .post-wrapper:hover { background-color: rgba(183, 183, 183, 0.05) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list .post-wrapper::after { background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; background-color: rgba(183, 183, 183, 0.05) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] { --tve-font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de25\"] { border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-radius: 5px; background-image: url(\"[tcb_featured_image_url size=medium]\") !important; --background-image: url(\"[tcb_featured_image_url size=medium]\") !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; background-size: cover !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; --background-size: cover !important; --background-position: 50% 50% !important; --background-attachment: scroll !important; --background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de26\"] { width: 230px; float: none; max-width: 105px; margin: 0px auto !important; padding: 0px !important; --tve-applied-max-width: 79% !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list .thrv-content-box [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de27\"] { height: 105px !important; --tve-applied-height: 105px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de26\"]:hover [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de25\"] { background-image: url(\"[tcb_featured_image_url size=medium]\") !important; background-size: cover !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] a, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] ul, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] ul > li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] ol, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] ol > li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] h1, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] h2, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] h3, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] h4, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] h5, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] h6, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] blockquote > p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de24\"] pre { font-size: var(--tve-font-size,14px); }[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de2b\"] { justify-content: flex-start !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-19282c3de1e\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:not(:nth-child(n)) { margin-right: 30px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cf9\"] { --tve-border-radius: 214px; border-radius: 214px; overflow: hidden; width: 45px; position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 0px; margin-top: 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cfa\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 12px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cfb\"] { text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-thickness: initial !important; text-decoration-style: initial !important; --eff: none !important; text-decoration-color: var(--eff-color,currentColor) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cfc\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cfd\"] { padding-left: 54px !important; margin-top: 7px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cfe\"] { padding-left: 54px !important; padding-top: 1px !important; margin-top: -2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66cff\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d00\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px 10px 10px 15px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d02\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; line-height: 1.75em !important; font-family: Mulish !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d03\"] { --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d04\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-thickness: initial !important; text-decoration-style: initial !important; text-decoration-color: var(--tcb-text-decoration-color,initial) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d05\"] { color: var(--tcb-skin-color-0) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-0) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-0) !important; font-size: 14px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d06\"] { font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-bottom-width: medium !important; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-color: currentcolor !important; background: none !important; text-decoration: none !important; transition: none !important; padding-left: 0px !important; --eff: none !important; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d06\"]:hover { text-decoration: none !important; background: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d07\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; line-height: 1.75em !important; font-family: Mulish !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d08\"] { max-width: 50%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d09\"] { background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d0a\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d07\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d0b\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 5px 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d0c\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d0d\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-border-top-left-radius: 5px; border-top-left-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-top-right-radius: 5px; border-top-right-radius: 5px; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-8) !important; margin-right: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d0e\"] { max-width: 50%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d0f\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; padding-top: 0px !important; justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d10\"] .tve_sep { width: 100%; border-width: 2px !important; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d10\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; padding-top: 15px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d11\"] .tve_sep { width: 100%; border-width: 2px !important; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe66d11\"] { padding-top: 15px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6837d\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 12px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6837e\"] { font-size: 25px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 25px; height: 25px; --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2); --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2); --tve-icon-size: 25px; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; border-radius: 0px; --tve-applied-border: none; background-size: auto; background-attachment: scroll, scroll, scroll; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px !important; background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; --background-image: none !important; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6837e\"] > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2); --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2); }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6837f\"] { --tve-border-radius: 100px; border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--tcb-color-6) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-6) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-6) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68380\"] { float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; max-width: 60px; padding: 10px !important; margin: 0px auto 0px 6px !important; --tve-applied-max-width: 60px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68381\"] { min-height: 25px !important; --tve-applied-min-height: 25px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68382\"] { max-width: 15%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68383\"] { max-width: 84.9991%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68384\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68385\"] { padding-left: 10px !important; padding-top: 1px !important; margin-top: -2px !important; padding-bottom: 1px !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; margin-left: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68386\"] > .tcb-flex-col { padding-left: 0px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68386\"] { margin-left: 0px !important; padding-top: 10px !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; padding-left: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68387\"]::after { clear: both; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68388\"] { justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68389\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; padding-top: 0px !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838a\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; margin-top: 0px !important; background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-8) !important; margin-right: 20px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838b\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; line-height: 1.75em !important; font-family: Mulish !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838c\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838d\"] { max-width: 50%; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838b\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838e\"] { margin-top: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 5px 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe6838f\"] { font-size: 22px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; --tcb-local-color-icon: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tcb-local-color-var: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tve-icon-size: 22px; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68390\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68391\"]::after { clear: both; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68392\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68393\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68394\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68395\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68396\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68397\"] { padding-top: 3px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfe68398\"] { padding-left: 10px !important; padding-top: 2px !important; margin-top: -2px !important; padding-bottom: 5px !important; 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