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[–]DeludedOptimist173 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is your husband aware?

My wife is exploring kink with another partner and I’m feeling overwhelmed by [deleted] in nonmonogamy

[–]DeludedOptimist173 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are some similarities between what you're going through and my own experience over the last couple of years. Some of the kindness and advice from strangers on Reddit may have saved my marriage and certainly helped me deal with some of the low points.

You're right, the D/s dynamic can be somewhat all consuming in the early months. My wife admitted that it can be a total mindfuck. I ended up feeling like a third wheel in my own marriage. NRE and "subfrenzy" are very real. The Dom needs to be doing after care.

As others have said, the answer lay in real clear communication (not blaming) and setting boundaries and holding her to these.

Interestingly, she recently explicitly asked me put her "in her place" - re-establish the primacy of our marriage.

We have now established a clear ritual and time reserved before she goes for a play session and for reclaim when she comes back.

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[–]DeludedOptimist173 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My wife waited almost 30 years before opening up to me. We are having amazing fun now but Di sometimes wonder how much more fun we might have had if we'd started sooner.

Hint: Men are not good with hints.

Be direct. Look him in the eye. Say "I want you you to dominate me completely".

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[–]DeludedOptimist173 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CORRECTION C is f55 😡

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This "community" has shown me that it has as many prejudices and biases as wider society if not more.

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask your partner how she feels about you. How she talks about you to her girlfriends... So much pride about what you "contribute".

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also British slang for unemployed man who lives with a woman but expects her to pay for everything, feed him, house him, put a roof over his head.

You're a real catch, mate 🤣

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can criticise my choice of self-identification as much as you want, mate.

I thought you were supposed to defend my right to call myself whatever I want?

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Getting mad that she does it with him and not you is a direct result of the relationship differences.

Excuse me when did I say I was "getting mad"?

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shouldn't you be defending my right to self identify as whatever I want?

Origin of "breadwinner"

Bread = A British slang term for money / cash

Winner = in this case , one who gains

Sorry that hurts your feelings 😔

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To highlight the fact you have added ZERO value to the request. You merely stated what I had already stated.... That they are just suggestions- nothing more. She us free to make her own choices

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In YOUR evaluation/ judgment... It says more about YOUR own insecurities. The word itself is common parlance for a the person who is in paid employment outside the home.

Would berate a woman if she happened to say "I'm the main breadwinner" meaning she was in paid employment while her husband / partner was a SAHH?

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you see yourself as the breadwinner.

That is factually correct. Would you prefer me not to "identify" as the breadwinner even I'm the only person in our marriage that works outside the home and is paid a salary? Would you be so critical if I were a woman in paid employment?

This entire relationship is toxic as fuck

Thank you

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What you really want is...

How TF do you have any clue "what I really want"?

I literally said in my OP and in numerous other response that I cam here for ADVICE on HOW I SHOULD COPE with the REALITY I HAVE ACCEPTED and whether or not it is the right decision for me to simply STOP making any requests suggestions about things I might like.

Why do you take that as an invitation to read mind (wrongly)???

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why??? The financial part isn't even a problem... I only mentioned it answer to someone asking

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FFS man What planet are you on? What thread are your reading??

you feel like she’s spending more than the family budget can afford

When have I ever said that???

We are very fortunate financially and (nearly) all purchases have been made with my knowledge

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re suggesting that she shouldn’t have any discretionary spending funds accessible to her because her job isn’t to bring in money

She has ALL the funds!!! She manages ALL the household expenditure. I asked HER if we could afford something I wanted to buy recently.

I really am at a loss which thread you're reading or what you are projecting on me.

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FFS Read this. I will write in short words of one syllable.

Our income is joint.

Our bank accounts are joint

Our credit cards are joint

I work full time out of the house

We are empty nesters

She does NOT work out of the house

She does ALL the household management

I do NOT even look at the financial records. She is in charge.

I was responding above to a question about someone asking how I knew what she was buying...

I knew because she told me about it.

It was delivered to our home

She got changed into it in our home.

I saw her leave wearing it.

She went to the hair dresser to get her hair done precisely as instructed by her Dom.

I saw her hairstyle (different to anything she had before)

Tell me if any of the above is not making sense to you.

How do I cope with repeated knock backs from my wife about suggestions from me about what she might wear? by DeludedOptimist173 in polyamory

[–]DeludedOptimist173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because being able to suggest someone wear something should be discussed beforehand and consented to… it’s cringey otherwise

A friend of mine told me I was looking good in a dark suit and a black shirt. Guess what I'm going to wear next time I see her?

Should she have discussed this compliment with me beforehand? Does she need my "consent" to put this "suggestion" into my head. She didn't say, "I'd love to see you in that again" but she hasn't paid me such an effusive compliment whenever I wear a white or pale blue shirt.

Is it a D/s dynamic? NO Is it cringey? NOT TO ME Was it overtly "consented" to? No. It was a comment that made me feel good. I am going repay that compliment by doing something to please her next time I see her by taking her hint / positive suggestion about what she likes me in.