A Reddit forum dedicated to open marriage regrets has become a viral sensation, drawing in readers with its cautionary tales of polyamory gone wrong. The subreddit, r/openmarriageregret, mines posts from other relationship boards to highlight the pitfalls of non-monogamy, often with a cynical edge.
Common stories include a man pressuring his wife into an open relationship, only to find she is far more sought-after than he is. But some posts are more extreme. One user asked if they were wrong to leave their honeymoon because their husband and his boyfriend kept excluding them and their girlfriend.
Another post described a husband wanting to open the marriage for his AI girlfriend, calling it 'the next step in their relationship'. The wife recounted how he had been distant, spending time on the phone with the chatbot, and then proposed introducing the AI to their children. Commenters shared similar experiences of male partners preferring a simulated woman who never disagrees.
The forum's regulars often bring their own biases, with one top commenter admitting they know no one in an open relationship. Despite the questionable accuracy of the thesis that all open relationships are doomed, the group's cynicism attracts a loyal following. Readers find themselves drawn into the drama, questioning their own fascination with others' romantic failures.
