Our three-year marriage had gone 'off the tracks' several months earlier.
It was apparent I wasn't providing the sex we had both hoped.
We had both experienced prior marriages and were looking for more excitement, socially and sexually; we thought we could provide it for each other. I failed to match Carol's desires, and therefore we have decided to broaden our, or her, options.
Carol is an attractive woman in her mid-thirties and has an electric sex appeal. I liked her flirtiness and somewhat exhibitionistic behavior and knew she would be desirable to other men.
I'm a voyeur by nature and loved to see other men watching Carol when we went out. I enjoyed seeing her smile at men and show a little more by often opening her clothing to tease, and the trip home would result in me playing with her as she told me how excited she had become."
A night-long discussion, frank and untethered, resulted in something I never thought I would agree to.
Carol is going to be 'free' to date, other men. We agreed there were no limitations. Neither of us wanted to terminate the marriage, but it was explicit that sex between us would diminish. I would provide care and support for her behavior, and she, in return, would provide me with the details. No humiliation.
Immediately she began to 'change' her demeanor and became more assertive. She took more care in her appearance. She always dressed professionally for work, but her clothes were less matronly. She wore shorter skirts and sheerer blouses, but all within the limits of being appropriate.
She was giving her eyes more allure. Surprisingly she purchased more garter belts and hoses. I always found her legs to be one of her best features, and now she would highlight them and show them more freely.
Carol told me she was ready to begin her new lifestyle. When asked what she meant, she said, "I'm going to be searching for sex and surrendering to my desires now."
A week or so later, we met for drinks after work. I was amazed to see the woman I married walk into the hotel's lounge in a short black skirt, a white blouse open to below her bra, and striding with purpose. She looked fantastic.
She joined me at a high-top table and smiled. "How do I look?" she asked.
"Very attractive. I see you are taking the steps we discussed."
"Thank you. And it's time we begin our new lives."
I guess my expression told her everything.
"Tom, my love for you is vital, and nothing will deteriorate what we have. Tonight I'm going to seek sex. hopefully glorious sex, and come home to you. We will make a 'party' of me discussing my behavior, and I will do everything to satisfy you."