Open for business...

Okay, so let's move into the issue of the new and exciting trend of open relationships. Personally, I've never been in an open relationship and can't actually say that I would want to. To my understanding open relationships, or open marriages, are not those that suggest that each party is just open and honest with each other with full disclosure. You wish!!! These are relationships where each party is free to date and do other things outside of the relationship with an understanding that there is still a commitment to your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife. Question: Is this really a feasible option that can truly be accomplished or is it simply an excuse for both parties to find another way to deal with their commitment issues? Would you be 'open' to the possibility of you and your mate engaging in such a relationship? Help me out...

Forgive and forget...

I often find it very difficult to forget those things for which I have forgiven. I mean it's not the easiest thing to forgive someone for holding your heart in their hands and then watch them piss on it. Okay, maybe a little graphic, but you get the point. My question: Do humans really have the capacity to totally, unequivocally forgive someone for the pain and anguish that they've caused you? Does true human nature allow make it harder to forgive and easier to just simply forget, which consequently prevents you from ever feeling whole in a relationship? Talk to me folks....