Yeah but anyone who sees sex in an open relationship as cheating, probably was never actually in an open relationship.

Its like saying going outside is just permission to leave the windows open - like there are no windows outside, and if you're finding walls windows supported by ceilings, there's a good chance youre still inside.

You’re living in different states, every relationship work well with communication. An open one doubly so and your geographical position doesn’t create a good setting for it to work