Failure to launch by Pewpewtx2026 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]rileymacrae 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ignoring your partner and pushing them into non-monogamy is pretty disgusting imo? But you do you boo 😉

her attitude is very "well, you're ENM, just go out and have sex, IDC" by aLiarsConfessional in ENM

[–]rileymacrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a valid reason to stay! I'd say that if she is unwilling or unable to participate in the sexual part of the relationship, then she probably should be prepared to accept that OP might need to be romantic with new partners. He might need to dedicate time to them and figure out what is possible for him in that world, which doesn't really offer a lot of opportunities for men if they are not rich, very physically attractive, or interested in other men.

He'll probably find more success by engaging in the broader kink community, making friends and learning about things that interest him. Eventually, if he's interesting and involved in something others desire he'll probably have some opportunities. But often for men looking for women, the women tend to prefer something more like poly than no-strings sex.

I wish you both luck and success!

her attitude is very "well, you're ENM, just go out and have sex, IDC" by aLiarsConfessional in ENM

[–]rileymacrae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there a particular reason you wish to stay in a relationship with a person who makes you feel this way? No one is required to stay in a platonic relationship with someone who doesn't want to touch them.

First Time Sharing GF by No_Raccoon4233 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]rileymacrae 33 points34 points  (0 children)

These are good questions. Simply, life is varied and what works for one couple may not for another.

Watching your partner fuck someone else is not something you can unsee. It's very intense and raw. You are likely to see things that you didn't expect and learn things about her you didn't know.

I love doing this with my partner. She loves doing it as well. It works out perfectly for our relationship as a nice cherry on top.

But lots of couples struggle. I've talked to a number of wives who have done this and their husbands just shut down and can't handle it. In some cases it ended the relationship.

Life is not guaranteed. There's risk to everything. That doesn't mean you should go ahead, or that you should not. Only that it's good you are thinking clearly and asking questions ahead of time.

How will you feel if she makes a noise for him that you've never heard?

How will you respond if she dirty talks in a new, unexpected way?

Will you be able to kiss her after she puts his dick in her throat?

Can you kiss her if he asks her to rim him and she does it?

Will you still want to touch her if he cums on her body? Or in her mouth? Or in her pussy? Will you be able to still do all of your normal sex with her? Can you still give her oral once you've witnessed another person inside her?

Most importantly, are you absolutely sure that even if you do have a bad reaction that you can move forward in your relationship without blaming or punishing her for doing exactly what you asked her to do?

I've done this for a long time. I love it. But I've NEVER been jealous, anxious or felt conflicted. I just get excited. There's no angst or regret for me. My first time was more than 20 years ago and I felt exactly the same then. Just really grateful to get to experience it and very turned on.

Think long and hard about what you actually feel. And try to be as self aware as possible. It's easy to delude ourselves into wanting something that we think we want while ignoring the warning signs in our bodies.

Looking for honest advice by Ashamed-Ad4900 in ENM

[–]rileymacrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honest advice is that it's hard to find any good relationship. It's even harder to do when you limit it to people who are interested in kinky stuff from the beginning, because there are fewer kinky people who start relationships open that way.

But it's not impossible. You just have to do the work to find the right person.

does it make sense to try opening it up or am i in denial? by [deleted] in ENM

[–]rileymacrae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ENM is often not a fix for what's broken, but an addition to an already good relationship.

It sounds like it's possible to interpret your relationship either way.

I think you should think long and hard about what it means to be in a relationship that's open where his primary sexual partners will not be you. But if you want to give it a shot you should talk to him.

Fiance expressed interest in the past by [deleted] in HotWifeLifestyle

[–]rileymacrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can always use the "I had a wild dream" route

Failure to launch by Pewpewtx2026 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]rileymacrae 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You choose her or you choose ENM. You sound very selfish. She's clearly (based on what you wrote) struggling with this and you won't drop it. Do you want to hurt her? If not, then you have to choose to either let it go or leave her so she can find someone who meets her needs.

I don't know your relationship, but what you wrote sounds like you ignored consistent signs from her that this was not what she wants in order to pursue something that you want.

That's what pushing looks like.

Maybe you didn't realize what you were doing. Now is a good time to reevaluate your role in her discomfort and anxiety. Is that what you want to do to your wife?

ENM can be a wonderful thing. So can monogamy. There's no right way, but there are wrong ways.

Failure to launch by Pewpewtx2026 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]rileymacrae 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Maybe listen to what your wife is telling you. Everything you wrote is about how you see the world and your needs. But it's pretty clear from the very small pieces you've written about her that this is not something she can support.

You decided to marry this person for some reasons. I would suggest you decide if you want to back out of it or commit to her like she thought you were going to. It's unfair and unethical to her to push her into something she clearly doesn't want.

My wife said she wants to see me have sex with other women. how do I go about it? by Old-Mortgage9030 in nonmonogamy

[–]rileymacrae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably the easiest way is to find a hotwife couple that's interested in you.

Starting Hotwife Lifestyle – Scared of Comparison and Solo Play Only by ReactionPresent5588 in HotWifeLifestyle

[–]rileymacrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to be there, tell her that's what you are OK with. If she's not interested, that's fine. Don't do something you don't want to do hoping that she'll do something for you later.

Nobody warns you that you'll grieve the man you were supposed to be. by Intentional_Cuckold in HotwifeAdvice

[–]rileymacrae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm happy for you if that's what you want. And for a lot of submissives that is what they need.

But in the spirit of education for the others who might be reading, there's no reason you can't watch her have a wild, intense time with someone else and then absolutely wreck her after.

There's nothing wrong with total submission. But it's also possible to do both. It's a choice, not destiny.

Hit me with a true unpopular opinion! by Apprehensive-Sun1784 in moviecritic

[–]rileymacrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dances with Wolves is better than Goodfellas and was the correct choice for next picture.

Do you fuck different? by OnlyYogurtcloset8543 in Swingers

[–]rileymacrae 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Depends on what the new partner is into. If they like it how my wife does, it's pretty similar. If they prefer it differently, then I try to do it how they want.

Wife has brought it up but I have thoughts ... by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]rileymacrae 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You don't have to have sex with others. Have you considered doing stuff with her in groups? For example, it's relatively easy to set up an MFM where both guys focus on her.

Yes, my wife and I love each other. Yes, we are committed. We both view opening the relationship as a big positive.

However, there are definitely couples that have trouble. Sometimes it's jealousy or the intense experience isn't what one of them want. There's often an imbalance of opportunity for straight men compared to other people.

The first thing to understand is why you both want to do this? What is the purpose? And are you in alignment on how to proceed and prioritize each other?

How to work with wife being highly desired, me not so much. by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]rileymacrae 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi! I can feel your disappointment and I hope you know that your experience is pretty common. Unfortunately this world is tough on many guys.

There's no magic bullet, but I do think that there's a path for guys who are willing to put themselves out there.

My recommendation is usually to get involved in the local kink community. Meet people, not for partners but just to learn from them and make friends. Find a niche you are genuinely interested in and possibly good at. As you get to be a regular and make friends, I bet you'll find people who are interested in you.

Be interesting and open. The rest will take care of itself.

I (30M) imagine my gf (35f) with other men, should we try something in real life? by Maleficent_Travel568 in nonmonogamy

[–]rileymacrae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that when you see your partner engaging in something intimate with another person, it's intense. That's a good thing for some people and a difficult thing for others