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1. So I met this girl close to 3 years ago through school, we hung out quite a bit at some point I just fell for her. Let's call her Jen and I can be John. I have no idea what exactly it is about Jen but I love her dearly. I believe it has to do with how personal and deep our conversations would go. We're similar enough that we get along amazingly, but different enough that we still stay interesting to each other. There's one little snag though, she identifies as lesbian. Other than that, we basically treat each other as a couple anyways.

2. Now, normally that would kill any feelings I'd have towards someone since it'd basically be a lost cause. We've had some...encounters (she was of legal age), and it's always been a bit nebulous as to if she's totally gay or bi. I think it has been a think we've both wondered for a while. We've talked extensively how much we love each other and how we'd probably be married right now if she was born differently. I truly believe that we love each other as much as two people can without actually having dated.

3. So fast forward to now (and the gist of my question), we've both come to the conclusion (independently I might add) that an open relationship could work for us. At least for the time being (she's never really been with a guy) she feels like she'll crave a girl at some point. I love her enough to actually consider giving this type of relationship a try, but I'm terrified because I really want it to work out. We're sort of in a limbo period before we actually try this for reasons I'd rather not discuss.

**Questions**

Anyone have experience with an open relationship? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the hardships, rules that you have for each other, long term prospects (can it last?), anything would be helpful.
<bot>: I'm possibly getting myself into an open relationship with a lesbian I deeply love, I'd love to hear from people with experience what I'm actually getting myself into.