Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith and Open Monogamy — Part 2 — Communication
This article picks up from Part 1, with Will Smith’s revelations about his non-conventional relationship with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. As individuals practicing open monogamy, they set a good example of how to have positive, conscious communication. They express their needs and actively listen to each other.
Communication Is Vital
“There were significant endless discussions about, what is relational perfection? What is the perfect way to interact as a couple? And for the large part of our relationship, monogamy was what we chose, not thinking of monogamy as the only relational perfection.” –Will Smith interview GQ
Communicating about desires in relationships can be hard. Talking about what you want, particularly if it’s something non-traditional, can seem frightening or even threatening. Taking a closer look at what Will Smith has to say, there are three things that are important in your relationship.
· Communicate constantly
When you talk about your relationship, communication is both ways. And it’s not a single conversation. Continue to discuss one another’s needs and bring up new ideas as often as you can. Revisiting the conversation over time helps guarantee your relationship agreement is always…
