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Date Posted: 22:06:21 05/17/16 Tue
Author: Cameron
Subject: Re: Update
In reply to: WendiT 's message, "Re: Update" on 15:45:46 05/17/16 Tue

The open marriage MOMs that work in the long-term, at least the ones I'm familiar with, are almost always couples in their 50s, 60s or 70s. Often, their sex life has been meager for years. What's most important to them - what they really want to preserve - is companionship and a strong sense of family.

Lots of times I get the feeling that the wives reluctantly agree to an open MOM because they see it as a better life than being "old and alone."

Long-term relationships aren't easy. Open marriages usually make relationships more complex so that's another hurdle.

My advice to any woman willing to give an open MOM a try is to always, always, always trust your gut. If you let your rational brain dictate your decisions you almost certainly put your long-term happiness in grave danger. Over-thinking and over-rationalizing are easy. Trusting your gut when it comes to making big decisions is tough... but there are reasons you feel as you do, even when you can't fully articulate them.

I'm glad you feel supported in AlternatePath. It's good to affirm that group can be a useful resource for those who are interested.

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