So glad I found this forum. I'm looking for advice/experiences.
We're a couple in our early-mid 30s. We've been married 8 years and have a very happy, healthy, trusting relationship. We also have a great sex life.
Last night, we had our first discussion about swinging over a couple drinks. (It actually happened unexpectedly - my husband found a webpage I left open about "how to talk to your husband about swinging" - oops! So thankful he was open and willing to discuss rather than getting angry.)
Anyway, this was all my idea. I've been having fantasies for a long time that involve my husband with other women, me with other men, etc. It's getting to a point where I'm VERY curious about swinging. I'd like to open our relationship up to some new sexual experiences and diversity. I'm bicurious, and have no issues with other women being in the picture or with my husband being with another woman. The idea turns me on! Obviously, I know my feelings could change and I have no idea if I could go through with this, but you never know 'til you try.
So last night... My husband was mostly curious about why I am interested in this, and he said, "So are we swingers now?" He said it's not something he's ever thought about and he really doesn't fantasize about being with other women. But he said if it's really something I'm interested in, he's open minded and we can start going down the "rabbit hole," as he put it. He said he'd start looking into it more with me. But he also said he's not sure about it all. He kept saying over and over that he can't imagine me with another man. And I said, "But even if you got to have sex with another woman? I thought that was like a man's fantasy." He said, "Eh, she'd have to be really fucking hot because you are really hot. And the idea of you with another man just takes away any appeal of me with another woman." Basically, he didn't seem bothered at all that I would want him to be with another woman or that I wanted to be with other men sexually - he was only bothered by the idea of someone else with me.
I guess I'm just wondering if this is a pretty normal first reaction? He said he's not saying he could never get there, but he's not there yet. I just worry if the thought of me with someone else really bothers him....could he ever open up to the idea?? Also, where do we start? What else should I discuss with him? Thanks in advance for help/advice!