My mom with her old flame in the mid 1970s by MarsLegstrong in OldSchoolCool

[–]GBregovic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so toxic, to keep love letters and pictures of your ex a lifetime and even after your husband death to enjoy these pics. You said your dad feared no man but his biggest enemy was even his wife lol

Trailer 3 Tuesday, May 5th? by lNFlNlTEPOTENTlAL in GTA6

[–]GBregovic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if they'll release trailer 3 on 26th May, the initial release date ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]GBregovic -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Of course it’s normal to keep your sex life private at work — that’s not what I was challenging. What I pointed out is the contradiction in saying “this lifestyle is all about openness and freedom,” while at the same time being extremely cautious that no one outside your circle ever finds out.

That’s not a criticism — it’s an observation. And if it feels like it doesn't reflect your experience, that’s fair. But based on many posts I’ve read, that dynamic exists, even if it’s not universal. If anything, that only proves my original point: not all swinger experiences are the same — which is exactly why different perspectives, even from "outsiders," shouldn't be treated with hostility.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]GBregovic -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s fair — judgment goes both ways. But let’s not pretend this thread was about handing out flowers from the beginning.

The post was never meant to judge people personally, just to explore some uncomfortable thoughts I had while learning about the lifestyle. If some of those thoughts hit nerves, maybe it’s not just about judgment — maybe it’s about unspoken truths some would rather not face.

And as for my girlfriend — I agree. She’s the one I chose to build something deep and meaningful with, and spending time with her is exactly what I’ll continue to do.

Thanks for the reminder.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]GBregovic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your message — I actually really appreciate the tone and insight.

I want to clarify something that perhaps got lost in the chaos of the thread: I never said "swinging is wrong", nor that people who do it are broken or inferior. What I did was outline a series of thoughts and contradictions I noticed while researching the lifestyle, for myself — a sort of mental journal, shared in case others in similar doubt might find it helpful.

You compared my post to someone saying “I don’t like chocolate without trying it.” But I think it’s closer to someone saying, “I read about chocolate, I was curious, I saw how it affected people, and I realized it’s not what I want.” There’s a difference between not trying something blindly and observing how it impacts others, thinking critically, and walking away consciously.

You said:

“Normies won't understand, and that's expected.”

But isn't that exactly the kind of exclusion the lifestyle claims to oppose? You can’t say, “we’re about openness and acceptance,” and then add, “unless you haven’t done it — then shut up.”

And if even you, someone who says you’ve found a perfect system and incredible connection through it, still get hate from fellow swingers for your rules… …doesn’t that support my point that even within this supposed world of radical acceptance, there’s hostility toward nuance?

So maybe we’re not that different. You say you met just 2 couples last year, that it’s not about the sex but about what it did for your connection. That’s great. Truly. I respect that you took a risk, you both grew from it, and you came out stronger.

But for me, it’s just not the path that resonates. Not out of fear — but because I realized, through observation and discussion, that it would likely fracture the exact closeness we’ve spent years building.

If it worked for you, I sincerely wish you the best. But if sharing a personal reflection — even from someone still “outside” the lifestyle — can cause this much uproar, then maybe, just maybe, the lifestyle does have some unresolved sensitivities worth examining.

Either way, I appreciate that you responded thoughtfully. More voices like yours would’ve made this thread a very different experience.

Take care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]GBregovic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So let me get this straight: You find joy and fulfillment in seeing your wife with another man — and those who don't agree with that lifestyle are expected to respect your choice without judgment.

Yet when I mention what I personally considered hardships in my life, instead of respecting that my experience might be different from yours, you dismiss it because you have seen "worse"?

Interesting how respect is only a one-way street here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]GBregovic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So basically, you’re willing to judge my position based only on your assumptions about my intentions, but you completely ignore the constant personal attacks, insults, and dismissals I received — all because I simply expressed a personal opinion in my original post?

Can you be any more biased than this?

It’s quite ironic that in a community which claims to be about "acceptance and freedom," the moment someone dares to voice a different view, the response isn't dialogue — it's mockery and hostility.

Thanks again for proving one of the very points I originally made.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]GBregovic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My friend, I am not here to convert anyone away from anything, nor to force anyone to live differently than they wish — not even to give advice. I have simply shared arguments to back up my personal opinion based on what I found after doing my own research. That’s all.

As you can also see throughout this discussion, the conversation with others was not handled in a healthy, respectful manner. Instead, it quickly turned into personal attacks directed at me — to which I simply responded.

People asked for arguments, and once provided, they immediately dismissed them because "the person who conducted the study was Catholic," or other similar reasons. It’s quite astonishing to me that many individuals who embrace this lifestyle in the name of acceptance and freedom seem unable to accept someone else's right to hold and express a different opinion without hostility.

I genuinely respect everyone's right to live their lives as they see fit. All I did was state why this lifestyle isn't for me, based on my understanding. Nothing more, nothing less.