From Slate Magazine · Rich Juzwiak · · 50s
Husband's Jealousy Over Sex Club
Husband avoids saying if he'd be jealous of wife having sex with another man.
In brief
Husband avoids saying if he'd be jealous of wife having sex with another man. Husband's refusal to answer whether he'd be jealous of wife having sex with another man suggests poor communication. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Husband's Jealousy Question
Husband of 43 years brings up going to a sex club.
“My husband of 43 years constantly brings up going to a "sex club."”
Husband's Unclear Response
Husband cannot answer if he'd be OK with wife having sex with another man.
“He said that he could not answer that question.”
Wife's Concern
Wife feels let down husband didn't say he'd be jealous.
“I feel a bit let down that he did not say it would bother him.”
Husband's Possible Reason
Husband may be avoiding hard feelings by not answering directly.
“He cannot answer the question of whether or not he’d be OK with you having sex with another man because it has not yet happened.”
Communication Issue
Husband's lack of communication makes decisions difficult.
“What exactly does he want? What does he expect to happen if you were to go to this club?”
Next Steps
Wife should clarify limits and expectations before trying sex club.
“You agreed hesitantly, so what are your hard limits? What would be the best-case scenario for you?”
The big picture
Husband's refusal to answer whether he'd be jealous of wife having sex with another man suggests poor communication.
