1. To thine own self be true. First and foremost before even entering into the conversation about opening your relationship in any way you have to be honest with yourself. Is this something you, as an individual, want? Something you're interested in, excited by, and want to try? Or, are you doing it for your partner? If you are then stop.
2. Like in monopoly, house rules apply.
3. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
5. "Can you hear me now?" is not just a cheesy line from a commercial.
6. Change is a Force of Nature.
7. 1 + 1 + x = 2. Always.