"I am a 40-year-old male in an open relationship (ethical non-monogamy); my wife has a very low sex drive and mine is quite high, so early into our marriage of 15 years, she suggested an open relationship with a few rules (don't get someone pregnant, don't get an STD, not at home, and she doesn't want to know who, etc.), which I agreed to. I don't often wander into this, but I appreciate the focus it brings to my work and life."
"She is also married but without an open arrangement like mine and with two kids. I typically don't ask questions beyond making sure my hookups are consensual, since it's none of my business, but since that first encounter, she insists on hidden communication between us using privacy apps like WhatsApp, and she is clearly having more of an affair than a one-time thing."
A 40-year-old man in a 15-year marriage practices ethical non-monogamy because his wife has a low sex drive while his is high, and they set rules to limit risks. An out-of-state friend, Sharon, became a sexual partner after a night of drinking, and they agreed to ongoing hookups when he is in town. Sharon is married without an open arrangement and uses hidden messaging apps; their interactions have shifted from casual sex to daily flirtation and growing emotional connection. Both marriages are strained, and the man feels conflicted about pulling back to protect the friendship and avoid further harm.
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