Sometimes I feel lonely and sometimes I feel empowered when I am with my boyfriend. I couldn't handle it any longer and told my H that I was stepping out of the M for sex. Still feel empty at times knowing I won't get sex for sure now.

I am a newbie here, but no stranger to a sexless M learning. I have learned a lot, maybe more than I wanted to. All the patterns in others started tapping me on the shoulder.

One of your members led me here. Sounds like Andy his introduction handle, which I am skewing to protect his real name. I hope I get to talk to him more and maybe email(here).

Don't know you, but I hope to get to know you as well.

I was shocked to learn that an open marriage can go really well when you love each other. At first it was really hard and he moved out of the master bedroom. I still stayed loving, even though I was really lost inside and broken. First year was really rocky, but three yrs later I can sleep with him again when I wish.

Are any of you in an open M? Philandering because of neglect?