Episode
Sexless Marriage… Now She Wants an Open Marriage
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- Dad Starting Over
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- Apr 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 948
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Summary
A husband wrote to me after 18 years of marriage. Their sex life had slowed down like many long relationships. Then one day his wife said something he never expected: She wanted an open marriage. She said it could make their relationship stronger. He feels like the ground under his marriage suddenly shifted. In this episode, I discuss: • Why open marriage conversations often appear suddenly • The role of novelty and new attention • Why agreeing under pressure leads to resentment • What a man should do when the relationship rules suddenly change If you’re struggling in a sexless marriage, start with The Dead Bedroom Fix: https://deadbedroomfix.com If you want grounded support from men navigating similar situations, check out the Brotherhood: https://helpformen.com/join