The classic that revolutionized the way Americans see marriage. Sold more than 35 million copies and translated into 14 languages.
Open Marriage: A New Life Style for Couples
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77 of 82 people found the following review helpful
By kiwi
Format:Paperback
This not a "how to" guide to "swinging" (or whatever people call it) but in fact much more a book that addresses the question of being together and growing with a partner while retaining individuality and seperatedness within a relationship of honesty, trust and openess. I felt a lot less cynical and much more positive about the institution of marriage as a result of reading this book.
I thought it was excellent and I feel it's a book that would probably appeal to many more people if the title was different. But then again it was because of the title that I found it. Highly recommended for any relationship whether or not marriage is a part of it.
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By "redshoe"
Format:Paperback
I feel that this book can apply to every romantic pairing. This is not just a book for those contemplating an open marriage. This is a book that can give you great ideas regarding space in a relationship. It expands on the idea that just because you are part of a couple does not mean you have to give up yourself. It promotes the idea of still mainting and developing new ideas and hobbies about yourself. It really has so very little to do with sex and more to do with keeping your own life exciting and not expecting the marriage to solve all your fulfilment needs.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By "mcorraink"
Format:Paperback
The title of this book has become misleading only because the meaning of the words "Open Marriage" has changed over the decades.
This book is an excellent guide for people interested in all the aspects of attaining and living in an open marriage, which is an overall way of life, not just sexual freedom. Everything from sex to doing the dishes is covered in this book. Some of the language may sound dated since it's original printing, but then again, so does Shakespeare.
This the best book I have ever found to learn about ALL aspects of your marital relationships (not just the sexual ones) and discover the ways in which people try to control and eventually destroy each other as individuals within a marriage.
If you want a book on "swinging" (a/k/a recreational, non-monogomous sex) then this is NOT the book you are looking for. But then again, Open Marriage is leaps and bounds beyond just swinging. This book guides you through making this a way of life in a wonderful way, changing the traditional marriage views in ALL aspects, including non-monogomous sex, but not JUST sex.
How do I know this? I've been living this way for 15 years and still going happy and strong. My first "traditional" marriage lasted 3 years.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Actually, some decent advice.
The criticisms of this book are mostly about its non-monogamous aspect: the O'Neills (allegedly) broke up, therefore their relationship style is null and void. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SerenaBlackCat
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to get thru, but worth it in the end
The O'Neills' exciting, original approach to married life shows you and your mate how the stifling, limited arrangement you've always thought marriage had to be can be opened up... Read more
Published on November 6, 2007 by J. C. Severus
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for anyone in A Relationship
This book is a classic when it pertains to building and establishing a relationship that works for you and your partner. Read more
Published on September 1, 2007 by T. Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Open Marriage
This book is still a classic. But, better today are the books on Polyamorous relationships.
Published on May 12, 2007 by Thomas L. Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars
title refers to open communication and self examination, not swinging
Please don't be confused by the unfortunate choice of title, nor by the ridiculous books promoting promiscuity that are associated with it by Amazon databases. Read more
Published on November 2, 2006 by parnassus2
1.0 out of 5 stars
Good for a laugh
I heard about this book, so I wanted to read it to see if it was as funny and stupid (unintentionally) as I heard.
I was not disappointed. Read more
I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on March 12, 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Outdated & overripe
This book reached its "sell before" date about 25 years ago. Better books have been written, but haven't been hyped so thoroughly, so it keeps getting reprinted. Read more
Published on May 24, 2003 by Anthony D Ravenscroft
