So my boyfriend recently brought up the idea of opening our relationship, and honestly, it hit me like a ton of bricks. But the kicker? He told me I’m partly to blame for him wanting this. I’m still trying to wrap my head around that one. I get that open relationships take two willing partners, but being told I somehow contributed to this desire feels like a gut punch. Maybe it’s about unmet needs…
When my partner first brought up opening our relationship, my immediate reaction was fear—fear of losing him if I said no. So I agreed, hoping it would keep him close. But what I didn’t realize was that by ignoring my own boundaries, I was slowly losing myself in the process. It’s a strange thing, trading your comfort for someone else’s desires. I thought saying yes would make him stay, but it onl…
It’s wild how much can shift in a few years. Back then, the thought of him sharing a tent with someone else would have sent me spiraling. Now? I’m genuinely excited for him. The jealousy that used to eat me alive has slowly been replaced by something warmer—a quiet thrill that he gets to have this experience. I’m not saying it was an overnight flip. There were plenty of messy conversations, bounda…
A new piece on Medium shares a raw, first-person account of someone who admits she forced her way into an open relationship even though her boyfriend absolutely did not want one. The author says she’s written about what unfolded after that push, and it’s clearly a situation many of us have seen variations of in the lifestyle. Consent and mutual enthusiasm are the foundation of any open or swinging…
Five years ago, the thought of my partner heading off on a camping trip with another woman would have sent me into a spiral of jealousy and insecurity. I would have been checking my phone constantly, imagining worst-case scenarios, and probably picking fights before he even left. Fast forward to today, and I’m genuinely excited for him—packing snacks, helping with gear, and yes, rooting for him to…
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