This is the beginning of a man and a woman trying to save their marriage.
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Susan and Edward had been married 25 years and were experiencing what many couples go thru after so many years of marriage and raising three children. Their sex life had always been satisfactory, but gradually and continuously, it had lost its spark and had settled down to be pretty routine and well, boring. Susan and Edward were dedicated to their children and would drop everything and do anything for them. For the better part of 20 years, the kids came first.
If you asked either of them if their marriage was good, they would both say "yes" in public and to each other. However, from Edward's point of view, that answer would be a lie. Despite their comfortable and loving appearance, there was a much deeper feeling that something was missing. Certainly the stress of two professional wage earners had taken its toll on their lives, resulting in less and less time for each other. The lust less and mundane became common in their marriage. Neither Edward nor Susan felt comfortable talking about the subject. In fact Susan did not like to talk about sex at all, probably because of her upbringing and Edward did not push her. The result was a wall that had them on opposite sides.
Edward felt Susan was taking their relationship for granted. Their marriage felt loveless and without passion. Friends talked about date nights and weekends away without kids that resulting in sexy adventures. Susan always had things to do when she got home from work or on weekends; chores, bills, kids stuff, or running errands. On the little downtime she had, she was always tired. She did not want to leave the kids for a weekend, and the occasional night out with Edward was more routine than romantic; dinner, movie, then home. Edward felt he was missing something. He was sure Susan felt the same way, but still was accepting of this life.
Edward did his research to try to better their marriage. He read articles and books. He spoke to other divorced people about why their marriages ended. Edward believed too many people stray from their marriages, not for companionship, but to regain the excitement they once felt. He felt he needed to confide in Susan of his feelings; they had a discussion and he put it all on the table.....for better, or for worse.
Susan was 47 years old, but with a body of someone 10 years younger. Edward asked Susan to dress sexier and to show more 'flesh' when they would go out. After so many years of marriage and children, Susan was flattered that he still thought she was sexy, but somewhat confused by Edward's requests. She thought she was just too old for sexy.
Even though she had a great body, with world class tits, she always hid herself in very conservative clothes and wore "sensible" shoes. She did have a few pair of high heels, but she rarely wore them. She had no interest or desire in ever trying anything new or exciting. She'd only had one man before they were married and as far as Edward knew he was the only other man she'd ever been with.
The fact was, Edward was going through a sort of mid-life-crisis. As he neared 50, he couldn't help but think about what he was missing; things that he had not had a chance to experience, and now may never experience. He would fantasize often, but he fantasized about his wife.
He would fantasize about Susan going out dressed sexy and teasing him. He would fantasize about Susan flashing him while wearing no panties. He would fantasize about watching Susan flirt with guys at parties or dirty dancing at a club. He would fantasize about Susan being topless or even naked at the beach. Mostly, he would fantasize about Susan being a lot less conservative and a lot more uninhibited. He wanted other guys to see how sexy and beautiful his wife was.
Was this his sub-conscience hoping for more from his marriage? Or was he "weird"?
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For years they had been traveling to the Caribbean to vacation with their children. They had wonderful stays each time. The first time Edward noticed most women wore bikinis. He talked to Susan about getting rid of the one-piece swimsuits and wearing a two-piece. She would not shop on her own, so prior to each trip Edward purchased a new swim suit for Susan. First were two piece tankini style suits, then bikinis. Not string bikinis worn by teenagers, but two piece bikinis made for mature women.