# Sexless Marriage… Now She Wants an Open Marriage

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Podcast: [Dad Starting Over](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dad-starting-over-688904)
Published: 2026-04-24T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/18bb00d0
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## Resource

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

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