Reply #24: Well the long-term couples don't have harems [View All]

[Stuckinthebush]

The ones who start off with the guy saying that he can be with any single woman he wants but his wife can't don't last long because they have other issues and some crappy communication usually. Also these individuals are not looked upon highly in the lifestyle.

Many times you find women as the catalyst for the lifestyle. Also, it is quite common in the situations where the man was the catalyst for the lifestyle that the woman becomes very into it.

For the open marriage/lifestyle to work, there must be a sense of equality in the relationship and strong communication.