bipolarber
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Wow. Lot's of assumptions flaying around the ol' thread, aren't there? Somehow, it's automatically assumed that someone's lying to somebody... God forbid everyone is actually upfront and honest with each other... you know, being adults and all... There could be any number of reasons why a spouse might be going outside their marriage. Maybe they just need the variety, maybey they're kinky, but their husband or wife isn't, maybe their husband or wife is disabled and unable to satisfy their partner, or maybe their partner is gay, and their marriage is one established for "cover"... or maybe they just want to have fun, and it's actually okay with all concerned. Sure, there are TONS of liars out there... people who want to just satisfy their own selfish needs. I'd just like to remind you (and a lot of the folks who are having kneejerk reactions here) that there are also a lot of us who don't exactly fit the "Ozzie and Harriet" mold. Those of us who are open in our relationships- who are "ethical sluts"- deserve as much of shot at being happy and sexually satisfied as anyone else. But it's up to you, Thadius, to decide if you want to go this route...if this relationship is worth persuing or not. Because you should also remember, being part of a triad, shared partner, or poly arrangement can "mark you out of the herd" every bit as much as being part of the BDSM world can. It's one more thing you can be disapproved of for, and possibly discriminated against over. (Just look at the negative attitudes being flung about the thread here... and these folks are more enlightened that your nosey next door neighbors, your church fellowship, or even some of your close friends would be. [I call it the "Mrs. Kravitz" syndrome]) The posters on this thread who are correct, are the ones who tell you that you need to contact their S.O., and verify the situation. If it's relatively easy to do, then by all means go for it! If the sub keeps coming up with excuses, then just tell them your relationship is on "hold" until such time as you do get a chance to verify their story. STD's, and being married, have something in common: You need to keep yourself safe, and on the high ground before proceeding. Health and ethics are of primary importance for long term happiness.
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