I guess the difference to me is that if I ever had a casual sex partner no thanks ! we ' d only be sharing sex with each other . With an open relationship , you still have love for the other people and give one another emotional support , have meaningful conversations , cook meals together , go to the movies , take vacations , attend conventions , help each other get through their challenges , lend them money if something happens at their job , etc . <| sep |> I don ' t want to make your girlfriend too jealous , Cherie . He smiles a melancholy smile . I wouldn ' t want you in trouble because of me . especially since I know I couldn ' t just cuddle you . <| sep |> While these news give me hopes for our future and then i remember projects like Melamchi .