"I'm a woman, and I have been with my husband for 18 years. He is 22 years older than me. When we met, I was still recovering from a nasty divorce where my ex repeatedly cheated on me. After much thought, I rejected monogamy. My (now) husband was fine with having an open relationship. For the first 10 years, we had fun as swingers."
"When I mentioned going outside of our marriage, he got very upset. I reminded him that being open has always been a condition of our relationship. He just asked that I not brag to him about it. I told him that I wouldn't lie, but wouldn't be nasty about it. I told him that if he asked questions, I would tell him the entire truth."
A woman in an 18-year relationship with a husband 22 years older rejected monogamy after a cheating divorce and established an open marriage. The couple enjoyed swinging for about ten years. The husband has experienced sexual dysfunction for roughly a decade despite medical consultations, producing years-long gaps in sexual intimacy. The woman recently pursued a discreet, safe encounter to meet unmet needs and felt rejuvenated and more affectionate. The husband previously asked that she not 'brag' about outside partners; she promised honesty if he asked. She struggles with guilt and secrecy and seeks guidance on whether to proactively disclose the recent interlude. Advice begins by recommending clarification about what 'brag' means to him.
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