open relationship

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, open relationship has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dateline NBC (Sep 2025).

An open relationship is an intimate relationship that is sexually or romantically non-monogamous. An open relationship generally indicates a relationship where there is a primary emotional and intimate relationship between partners, who agree to at least the possibility of sexual or emotional intimacy with other people. The term "open relationship" is sometimes used interchangeably with the term polyamory, but the two concepts are not identical.

open relationship at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardSep 2025 on Dateline NBC
FieldPsychology/Sociology

Who talks about open relationship on podcasts?

open relationship came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on Dateline NBC.

What is open relationship mentioned alongside?

open relationship is most often mentioned alongside Claude Shannon, Police and Sam Jones (photographer).

Mentioned together: Claude Shannon, Police, Sam Jones (photographer), DLine YouTube channel, Exploring with Josh, DLine, residence, alley