DO OPEN RELATIONSHIPS REALLY WORK?

In today’s episode, Eric and special guest Joe Nucci dive deep into the messy reality of modern dating and relationships, focusing on one big question: do open relationships actually work in a healthy and sustainable way?Eric tells a real story about a couple on the verge of marriage, where the bride brings up opening the relationship - and how one conversation like that can completely change everything. Today’s discussion explores open relationships vs monogamy, jealousy in long-term relationships, and how important it is to trust your nervous system.In this episode you’ll learn:• Why timing matters when bringing up open relationships• How jealousy and “compersion” show up in open relationship dynamics• The tension between wanting commitment and wanting variety• How loyalty, desire, and personal values can conflict over time• How you must trust your gut to know if your relationship isn’t sustainable.• The importance of communication and recognizing clear signals.