A woman’s story about her boyfriend’s failed attempt to open their relationship has gone viral on Reddit, sparking thousands of comments and reigniting debate about the emotional complexities of open relationships.

A post shared on Reddit’s r/AmITheA**hole forum under the username u/throwawaypandaabear, revealed how the woman’s boyfriend suggested an open relationship —but became angry when she started dating successfully while he did not.

Opening the Relationship

According to the post, the 37-year-old woman said she and her boyfriend had been together for over three years and had what she described as a “healthy” relationship. Six months ago, he proposed opening the relationship so both could date and sleep with other people.

Though initially hesitant, she agreed after some thought.

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