Recently at another forum we got into a discussion about open marriages and how possible it might reaffirm a marriage. Reaffirm because our basic humn instinct for both sexes for copulation and curiosity could be fullfilled leaving less questions of what if. Supposedly allowing a fuller meaningful mental/emotional portion of the marriage.

The only real argument given was that many people could not handle the jealousy, which was argued back that shows a possiveness on the jealous persons part. As if the SO is a object they own. Which goes back to a patriarchy ideal that at least many of us in that board were trying not to fall for.

Soo.. Im wondering if any of the couples here have a open marriage, and how has it worked out? Helped? Hindered? Ever worries about STDs from one another? Have you actually been afraid your SO (or yourself) falling mentally for the outside partner(s)?

At the other end, do you think some couples are only meant for one another. Since we humans have choice and dont have a real instinct driving us here. We can choose to be like wolves that mate for life.

(I hope this was the right area since it is dealing with sex in this section)

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