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progressive love

idiom
Meaning

A committed open relationship based on boosting the love and affection opportunities available for one's partner


Examples
SIMPLE

They practice progressive love to keep their relationship fresh and open.

CONTEXTUAL

By choosing progressive love, the couple encourages each other to build meaningful connections with new people outside their primary partnership.

COMPLEX

The couple navigated the complexities of their commitment through progressive love, viewing the expansion of their social and romantic horizons as a vital contribution to their shared happiness.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    first love

    The thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.

  2. 02

    for the love of the game

    Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.

  3. 03

    labor of love

    A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.

  4. 04

    love at first sight

    an instantaneous attraction

  5. 05

    love away

    To resolve conflicts and emotional pain through love and intimacy.

  6. 06

    love buzz

    The feeling of love, butterflies in your stomach.

  7. 07

    love goggles

    Blindness to criticism or objectivity directed at a person with whom one is in love.

  8. 08

    love muscle

    the heart

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