How Do We know If An Open Marriage Is Right For Us? (Video)

Open marriages – are they always a bad idea?  Are they ever a good idea?  Every individual and every couple is different.  What an open marriage means to one couple may mean something entirely different to another.

Many things come into play when you start thinking about sharing your partner with someone else – and there’s lots of room for hurt feelings, jealousy and even feelings for the outside partner. 

How can you sort out whether or not having an open marriage is a good idea for you and your partner?

Dear Dan and Jennifer,

 

I’m married, have a child and pregnant with second. My husband introduce the idea of "Open Marriageā€. I do not see signs of him cheating so this is not an excuse for him to seek affairs. I started to have straying thoughts lately, because of my unsatisfied sex life and a cute male co-worker. He is not the player type but he fell for me and he struggles like me.

 

If no one is happy in this situation, would the open marriage thing really be the cure? Is it worth it adjusting my personal views on open marriage? What do I do if I fall in love with the new guy but he is not as good as my husband in terms of being a dad? What do I say to my kids one day?

 

I feel so bad, and I don’t know what to do. Please help me.

 

Jane, California

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How to know if an open marriage is right for you

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  • Hi,

    Thanks so much for talking about this subject so respectfully and openly. Open relationships are not for everyone. But for many of us, open marriages and polyamory have made for the most wonderful and fulfilling relationships of our lives. Keep up the fabulous work!

    With Best Regards,
    Jenny Block
    Author of "Open: Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage"

    www.jennyonthepage.com
  • Hey Guys,

    As usual, I think you are dead on with this one. So many people misunderstand the power of what swinging brings.

    It is all about adding an awesome addition to a fantastic marriage!

    Swinging has destroyed as many bad marriages as it has strengthened great ones!

    Take care,
    ~Mr. and Mrs. Gentlenibbles
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