A man has sparked applause by standing firm and refusing to close his marriage after his wife requested they stop seeing other people.
In a now-deleted Reddit post, a 34-year-old man shared the ups and downs of his open marriage with his 32-year-old wife, who proposed the idea a year ago to explore her sexuality and connections with others.
Initially hesitant, the man eventually agreed to the open marriage after his wife persistently brought it up, hoping it could rejuvenate their relationship.
While his wife jumped into meeting new partners, he struggled to connect with others initially, which took a toll on his self-esteem.
However, six months into the arrangement, he formed a significant bond with Amanda, a co-worker, who was aware of the open marriage dynamic.
As his relationship with Amanda blossomed, his wife, despite her own ongoing relations, grew increasingly jealous and asked to close the marriage, which he declined.
Insight from Reddit Users
Reddit users rallied behind the man for holding his ground. “NTA. Your wife wanted to have her cake and eat it, too. This won’t end well,” commented Choice_Pool_5971.
DevilsAdvocate8008 echoed this sentiment, suggesting divorce might be on the horizon. Sakent and Adept_Ad_473 also conveyed their support for the man.
“Communication is crucial in these situations to avoid mental stress and manipulation,” noted user Koch.