Some people have been able to make it work, but it would not be for me. For me, I really can't have a physical relationship if I don't have an emotional connection as well. I also would not be comfortable with my spouse having a physical relationship outside the marriage.

Again, it seems to work for some people, but it isn't my cuppa.

I have considered.it

My marriage with my previous partner was kind of open - we allowed each other other sexual partners, but jealousy did get in the way. We divorced (not because of that, incidentally). I know there are many in the trans community who do this, but I honestly don't think I could, and my partner would hate for me to be with anyone else - and the thought of him with anyone else fills me with horror too. I think we'd both end up falling in love with someone else. So, no, it's not for me.

I guess I think it’s kkke we have to accept change even in my situation is minor compared to some. But we have to adjust our minds to desire what’s now in our face because they wanted to change ? It’s like if they don’t want to go back to how they were before but don’t want us to leave them shouldn’t we have some freedom as well?

For my understanding of marriage, an open marriage invalidates the marriage. That would be more of a committed friendship. So it would not work for me.

while I say I have considered it, I would not act on it

I've thought about it, but it's not something I'm interested in at this point. Like, it would just be more work for me, and the whole reason I got married to my spouse was because I was satisfied with him and only wanted to be with him.

I also think too, with all the problems that we've been having, it's not just a physical issue, but an emotional one as well. So, I'm thinking it would just be best if we split up and found people who met our needs.

It may be all right for some, but that's just not my style.

I don't think I could do it. I need to have an emotional connection to the person for me to even want to be intimate with someone.

About six months ago, I started seeing someone else. It's a mixed bag. There is a strong physical and emotional connection with this other person. I also really love my family. Spending time with this other person means time away from my family and that is hard. I am not sure how to keep this going, but moving forward one day at a time like the rest of things in my life.