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\"Image<\/a>A new study suggests that gay<\/a> couples who are in an open relationship may form a closer bond than those who are monogamous. The study, which was conducted at the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies at New York University, looked at 10 same-sex couples<\/a> in open relationships to examine their happiness levels and overall satisfaction. And the results showed that gay couples in open relationships appeared to be happier and to have more fulfilling relationships.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy impression so far is that they don\u2019t seem less satisfied, and it may even be that their communication is better than among monogamous couples because they\u2019ve had to negotiate specific details,\u201d said the lead researcher. According to the study’s participants, communication is key to a happy, healthy relationship. A set of rules<\/a> and open communication is really what makes an open-relationship successful. Although there’s still a stigma involved with open relationships, these happy gay couples know that their relationship is \u00a0healthy and strong: \u201cWe\u2019ve run into gay and straight<\/a> people who have assumed our relationship is \u2018lesser than\u2019 because we\u2019re not monogamous. I think that\u2019s offensive and ridiculous,\u201d explained one of the participants. Right on!<\/p>\n

Looking for some no-strings-attached fun? We are all about happy and fulfilling experiences here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out more about the study that shows gay couples in open relationships can actually be closer:https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2016\/07\/24\/gay-couples-in-open-relationships-can-actually-be-closer-study-suggests\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A new study suggests that gay couples who are in an open relationship may form a closer bond than those who are monogamous. 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