Picture this: You’re married to your partner of 9 years, you have a 6-year-old son, and you both work hard to balance family life. Everything seems to be going well, until one day, your spouse drops a bombshell on you – they want an open marriage. How would you react? In today’s story, our protagonist faces this exact dilemma. His wife claims their relationship has become monotonous and wants to explore new experiences with other people. Our protagonist, however, values his own peace and well-being above all else. So, what will he choose? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster and find out.
9 Years Together and a 6-Year-Old Son

Sharing Responsibilities

♂️ My Priority: Me

Active Bedroom Life

Heartbreaking Proposal

Open Marriage Request

Hurt and Confused

Sleeping Separately

Tears and Decisions

Divorce or Open Marriage?

No to Ending the Relationship

Why Should I Care?

Accusations Fly

The Truth About Divorce

✌️ Seeking Peace

Clear Intentions

Open Marriage Proposal: Peace or Chaos?
Our protagonist is faced with a heartbreaking decision when his wife of 9 years proposes an open marriage to spice up their relationship. He’s always believed in prioritizing his own peace and well-being, so this proposal leaves him feeling hurt and confused. After much thought, he decides that he doesn’t want an open marriage and would rather divorce if his wife insists on it. His wife, however, doesn’t want to end their relationship and accuses him of being selfish, manipulative, and a bad father. Our protagonist stands his ground, stating that he’s only seeking peace and that their son would eventually adjust to the situation. ✌️ So, who’s right and who’s wrong in this emotional tug-of-war? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Divorce over open marriage, but only wanting 2 days custody? YTA

NTA for not wanting an open marriage, but YTA for selfishness ♂️

Poor communication led to divorce and unfair parenting.

Choosing to prioritize mental and emotional health over open marriage.

Tough love for the spouse requesting an open marriage

Husband’s decision to become a weekend parent is questionable

Divorce threat after unfair split of parenting YTA behavior. ♀️

User calls out bad behavior in relationship, advises divorce/rethinking.

NTA ex-teacher explains how staying together for kids is selfish

Harsh criticism of father’s parenting and divorce decision.

Prioritize your child’s needs when making decisions.

NTA. Commenter points out husband’s lack of communication and maturity

Divorce doesn’t mean avoiding parental responsibilities. Do the hard stuff.

Divorce over open marriage, but won’t share custody? Yikes.

NTA for not wanting an open marriage, but YTA for how you reacted. Listen to your wife and have a mature conversation

Opening Pandora’s box of open relationships leads to divorce.

Divorcee wants fun times, respondent calls out selfish parenting attitude

Putting yourself first before your child? YTA, not for leaving though

Defender calls out manipulative husband, supports wife’s open marriage request. YTA

Hilarious double standard. NTA for wanting monogamy.

Divorce instead of open marriage? NTA for ending it

YTA for prioritizing open marriage over son’s custody

Parenting is important too. Divorce is justified. NTA

NTA for divorce, but needs attitude check. Don’t blindside wife.

Prioritizing mental well-being over marriage is NTA

Husband shuts down wife’s request for open marriage

Husband stands firm on no open marriage, puts family first

Harsh judgment on spouse requesting open marriage. No replies.

Parenting should come first, not your own selfish desires

Compromise options suggested, concern expressed for child’s custody arrangement.

Divorce advice: prioritize your son’s emotional well-being.

User calls out selfishness of spouse in open marriage request

NTA for divorce, YTA for ‘me first’ mindset. Child’s well-being matters

Parenting advice gone wrong

Think about your child’s best interest first

OP’s dismissive response raises concerns about communication in marriage

Harsh criticism towards neglectful parents

Harsh criticism for selfish behavior and potential trauma to child.

OP might be TA for not acknowledging wife’s concerns

Divorce or open marriage? Redditors debate priorities and parenting.

Heartbreaking reality of some divorced parents prioritizing peace over kids

NTA for not wanting non-monogamy, YTA for abandoning responsibilities.

Opposing open marriage makes NTA but YTA for bad communication

User calls out OP’s overreaction to open marriage request.

Husband refuses open marriage, calls it most important for him

Prioritizing children over open marriage.

Selfish husband gets called out for causing marital troubles

User receives mixed judgement for their open relationship stance. ♂️

Custody battles and unfair division of labor, YTA confirmed ♂️

Divorce or open marriage? YTA chooses the easy way out ♂️

A harsh YTA comment on parenting and consequences.

Father accused of prioritizing his peace over his son

Parenting requires selflessness, but this dad is only interested in himself

User calls OP selfish for unwillingness to adapt in marriage.

User calls out husband’s response to wife’s open marriage request.

A blunt comment calling for the husband to man up.

Divorce vs. open marriage: Is he the a**hole?

Parenting priority overlooked in open marriage vs. divorce debate

Putting yourself before a child? YTA for sure

Divorce or open marriage? The verdict is ESH. ♂️

User calls out father for prioritizing ‘peace’ over son’s well-being

Redditors call out parent’s selfishness amidst divorce debate

Accusation of shifting childcare responsibilities to wife. YTA confirmed.

Prioritizing oneself over family makes YTA, consider your actions

Divorce or prioritize the kid? NTA to wife, YTA to kid.

User calls out selfishness in divorce, defends child’s emotions

Putting his own wants first, OP is labeled a bad father

Divorce over open marriage request, commenter calls out selfishness.

ESH but prioritize your child’s well-being over your own needs

User calls out parent for being selfish and irresponsible

Putting yourself before your kid? YTA. NTA for divorce.

Harsh criticism for abandoning child and being self-centered.

Strong criticism towards parent for neglecting responsibility

Parenting criticism leads to accusations of selfishness and manipulation

NTA for wanting to split, but child should be priority

User calls out dad for abandoning son in divorce argument

Harsh criticism towards husband’s behavior. No replies.

Harsh comment calls out selfishness in open marriage request.
