pinnipedster
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One factor I think the article overlooks is that I think many couples in the Lifestyle are a lot more apt to be honest and forthright in discussing their respective needs, desires, and limits, to respect those of their partner, and to understand about negotiation. I think a lot of vanilla couples are reluctant to do this -- often pretending to enjoy some activities to please their partner, or having expectations that their partner turns out to be unwilling to meet. (I'm mainly talking about sexually, but I'm sure it spills over into other areas too.) While I'm sure many couples in the lifestyle have their problems, including those of communication, at least they subscribe to an ethos where communication and negotiation are seen as a good thing.
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