Even if you’re in an open or polyamorous relationship, your husband should respect any boundaries you have within that framework. For example, does he clearly communicate who else he’s seeing and when? Does he make room for “just us” days?
Does he share in the housework and chores, or does he always demand that you do everything because he’s “too tired”? If you have children, do you sometimes feel like an only parent because your husband is just “too busy” to help you out?
If you like romcoms while he likes sci-fi movies, the “compromise” shouldn’t be to only watch sci-fi when you have a movie night together. You should be able to spend time with your own friends and family as much as you spend time with his.
The kind of tone or language that you use when talking to each other. How you act around other people. For example, is flirting outside of the marriage off limits? Your boundaries could even include simple, practical things such as bedtimes, especially if you share the same bed. You might even discuss possible solutions for what to do when one of you has to stay up late. E. g. Does one of you go to the guest bedroom?
A husband who respects and supports his partner might even be willing to make some sacrifices to help them achieve their goals. This can be something as simple as taking on the bulk of the housework for a while so that you can focus on an important professional project.
