If you’ve been considering an open marriage the thought of talking to your spouse about it might feel daunting. You might be afraid to bring it up, or perhaps you have talked about it at length and you both agree it’s a good idea but you don’t know where to start.
Whether you are both newbies, or you are in the beginning phases of an open marriage, learning to talk about the possibilities of including other partners is the first step toward an open and honest alternative relationship.
It can he hard if you have been in a stressful marriage and this is the first time you have spoken openly about your feelings. Or, if you have been communicating openly, sharing your fears can be risky, but important. If you have had some open dialogues and shared your concerns, and you are one of those lucky couples who practice good communication skills, then you probably have been communicating openly for some time about your desires, your vision and what you both fear. Now its time to check out some tips from me and some other experts.
These tips can help make sure you’re headed in the right direction.
“Maybe your vision of an open relationship is sharing a fun, swinging time for a couple of weekends but your partner might be imagining that the rest of your marriage will include other loving, emotionally involved partners,” she said. “Be clear about your ideas and your long-term shared vision for the marriage.”
To read more expert advice, check out this Huffingtonpost article.
You can also buy my book The New Monogamy for more info on how to talk about these difficult but fun conversations.
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