Six months after opening our marriage, my husband was shocked to realize my relationship with another man was serious. Despite his idea to explore non-monogamy, he was unhappy with my connection to someone else. Our marriage, already strained by financial struggles and neglect, ultimately ended in divorce. While open marriages can work for some, it only pushed us closer to breaking point.
The decision to open our marriage came after years of marital turmoil and unbalanced responsibilities. As I struggled with raising our children alone and feeling emotionally neglected, the idea of exploring other connections seemed appealing. However, instead of bringing us closer, dating other people only drove us further apart.
Meeting Randy on Tinder provided the excitement and passion I was missing in my marriage. But as feelings grew, my husband’s discomfort forced me to reconsider my relationship with both men. I realized it was time to end my marriage and pursue a deeper commitment with Randy, only to have him break things off.
Despite the heartbreak, I’m grateful for the experience of an open marriage. It gave me the courage to leave an unhappy relationship and prioritize my own happiness. While non-monogamy may work for some, it wasn’t the right fit for me. I learned that I thrive on love and connection with one person, and that’s okay.
