Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Successfully Navigating the Lifestyle aka Swinging

Many couples face a point in their relationship when the feelings of boredom and monotony begin to set in. The couple begins to feel like they’ve lost the spice and spontaneity that once came so easily. 

Now they have to work for that same excitement which tends to make things seem tedious and stale. This dilemma particularly takes place in the bedroom. Sex has turned into the same thing day in and day out. That is, if sex is still in the picture.

As a response to this “crisis in the bedroom”, many couples begin a discussion of opening their sexual relationship up to include others. As an attempt to spice things up and rekindle a dying flame, the idea that having sex with others seems like a viable option. After all, that would certainly be something new and potentially exciting.

 This line of reasoning is a very tricky and dangerous direction to follow if not done wisely.

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Mark A. Kaupp, Psy.D., 
Marriage, Family Therapist, License #MFC33213.

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