Ask Anna: Navigating unexpected emotional fallout after opening a monogamous relationship
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Anna Pulley
Summary
A reader writes to advice columnist Anna about an unexpected emotional fallout after a threesome with their wife. Despite being an experienced participant and carefully preparing their wife for the experience, the reader was blindsided by their own negative emotions afterward. The article explores the complexities of opening up a previously monogamous relationship, even when both partners consent and communicate thoroughly.
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bskyAsk Anna: Navigating unexpected emotional fallout after opening a monogamous relationshipchicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI spent a lot of energy beforehand reassuring her, checking in and validating her feelings. Ironically, I ended up being the one who got blindsided emotionally.
We had what I thought was the natural wrap-up point of the encounter
Because it was her first time, I spent a lot of energy beforehand reassuring her, checking in and validating her feelings.
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