I do not know anyone personally that has an open marriage. What I do see is couples that stay together for their kids and financial reasons even though the passion is not there any longer. I've seen some of these couples turn a blind eye to what is going on outside the marriage and accept their type of family unit.

I also have an x that is trying the poly lifestyle without the religious part of it. They actually have others to teach them how to do this. He has been known to love more than one. He does talk to me about the experiences and how they try and deal with jealousy...He really wants this to work. I'm not interested and know I could not handle it. But I'm curious to see how this will work for him.

I know that when you have sex with someone....you are likely to have a "cheimcal" attachment with them...this feels very good...where does that leave the partner you have been with for a long time....sounds very difficult!!!