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Loving more than one person

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ElmtreeMama · 18/05/2023 10:17

I should start by saying I love my husband very much and feel loved by him and think we have a good relationship.

But recently I've found myself thinking 'is this it forever?' In terms of being with one man until I die (sexually but also just the intimate company of a male).

I wouldnt cheat on my husband because I wouldnt want to hurt him and I know it would but I do think I could have a relationship/love others and it not affect or have anything to do with how i feel about my husband.

I think I have a rather romanticised notion in my head of 'taking a lover' 🤣 although wouldnt for many practical reasons.

Am I alone in this? Have I romanticised it all? Is it unusual to feel so stagnant in my mid 30s and for forever to feel like a long time?

I also wouldnt want to be without my husband at all, I adore him.

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Tiger2018 · 18/05/2023 16:28

OP I definitely have loved more than one at the same time. And tried to explain it to myself at the time. For me, I loved them differently but not more than/less than.

Since then I've tried to discover if this is a thing and came across this - might be worth a watch for you (and your hubby too as he sounds embracing of your conversations) -

Not all relationships need to look the same :)

Monogamish: The new rules of marriage | Jessica O'Reilly | TEDxVancouver

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Jessica showcases the grey-area between monogamy and open relations...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sYguTPLpHE

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