DEAR ABBY: I am a mental health therapist, and one of my favorite things to do is to read about people’s experiences. Part of that is reading advice columns such as yours. More than once, a person has written about being a part of an open relationship (I’m talking about consensual situations). Your negative bias and judgment always come through in a way that makes me think you are not really giving the best feedback.
Overall, I prefer monogamous one-on-one relationships. Granted, I know life can be complicated, and what happens between two or three (or more) consulting adults is not something to sneer at. I suggest you reflect on your bias and judgment for people who live differently than you.
Of course, sometimes I read about people who are rude and clueless, and you put them in their place. However, these situations -- open relationships -- I think are really outside your comfort zone to be preaching about. Do more research and grow more compassion, please, Abby. -- MORE OPEN-MINDED IN ARIZONA

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