"I Was Heartbroken But Said I Would Think About It": This Man's Wife Suddenly Wants To Have An Open Marriage To Sleep With Other People, And The Internet Has A Lot Of Thoughts On It

Obviously, throughout the course of a marriage things might happen that cause two people to split up.

“Our sex life was not great (maybe 4-8 times a year until last year).

She had turned 40, and her sex drive increased.

For the last six months, it was 1-2 times a week.

I said I would be self-conscious (I was startled).”

The OP concluded by writing, “This whole thing has completely upended my mental health.

I am starting on anti-depressants, and I am not sleeping.

I don’t think I can go through an open marriage.

We start couples counseling later this month.

She has been more lovey and open and thinks our marriage is improving greatly.

I am not sure.

Reddit threads on this subject are awful (outcome-wise).

What should I do?

Is there any hope for us?

How do I navigate this with her?”

This person showed got super honest with the OP.

This commenter explained what the OP’s wife was doing, and they have a good point.

And this person in an open relationship shared their experience while giving the OP solid advice.

Note: Some edits have been made due to length and/or clarity.