an open marriage

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an open marriage

a marriage in which the partners are free to have sexual relationships with other people We have an open marriage, but I never tell my husband about my other lovers.

See also: marriage, open

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One example of that independence was the fact that many years prior they had enjoyed an open marriage as a way to accommodate demanding schedules and to satisfy unfed appetites. A farewell to Ossie Davis by Ransby, Barbara / The Progressive The department had conducted an internal affairs investigation as a result of the following allegations: 1) that the officer had sexually harassed co-workers; 2) that he had dated a gang member's mother; and 3) that he had bragged to women while on duty that he maintained an open marriage and a "swinging" lifestyle. Constitutional authority to regulate off-duty relationships: recent ... by Bulzomi, Michael J. / The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin More results

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One example of that independence was the fact that many years prior they had enjoyed an open marriage as a way to accommodate demanding schedules and to satisfy unfed appetites.

A farewell to Ossie Davis by Ransby, Barbara / The Progressive

The department had conducted an internal affairs investigation as a result of the following allegations: 1) that the officer had sexually harassed co-workers; 2) that he had dated a gang member's mother; and 3) that he had bragged to women while on duty that he maintained an open marriage and a "swinging" lifestyle.

Constitutional authority to regulate off-duty relationships: recent ... by Bulzomi, Michael J. / The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin

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