In modern society, it is generally accepted that betrayal is a bad act, and loyalty is something positive. From the point of view of psychology, such a strict distinction is a kind of psychological defense. In this case, personal claims are justified by traditional values. That is, a person is quite comfortable with such unshakable confidence in his duty to be faithful and not subject it to empty doubts.
It can be said, even simpler, that cheating is considered bad, because it causes mental suffering to the other partner. However, this logic is not entirely correct, because many other life events cause the same pain, without which it is impossible to imagine life, and from this they do not become bad. Only one person suffers from treason, the second partner gets only pleasure from such a forbidden action.
However, is unwavering loyalty and dedication to your partner so good? There are many situations where this leads to disastrous results. If a person does not have independence in financial and psychological terms, complete loyalty of the partner is required to support his weak personality. Cheating under these circumstances can be an impetus to leave the prevailing comfort zone.
In order not to burden themselves with unnecessary obligations, many practice an open relationship. This allows you not only to avoid unnecessary duties, responsibilities and rights, but also to get rid of your partner in principle. Such a weak and unstable connection does not allow you to feel the proper support and the feeling of loneliness becomes a constant companion.
Paired with an open relationship, partners are presented as distant lovers. They practice sex without too much spiritual intimacy. And this approach to relationships is quite normal. People who choose such a relationship are credited with a kind of maturity and independence. Indeed, under such conditions, there is a complete liberation from the feeling of jealousy and affection.
However, such an adult relationship can be due to the impossibility of choice. The partner does not want to take on unnecessary responsibilities and the person has no other way to stay close to his love. An open relationship is not considered a bad thing, but a lack of spiritual understanding can confuse many. In the minds of many people, an open relationship devalues love and does not offer it a worthy replacement. As a result, having tried such a relationship, many have a dark emptiness in their souls, in the place of which there was previously a desire for happiness and mutual understanding with their partner.
