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Dear Prudie: Well you didn't think this one through, did you?

Dear Prudence,
A few months ago, in order to spice up our sex lives, I persuaded my wife of four years to try swinging. I searched online and found an ordinary-looking couple I thought would suit us to begin with. We met, had dinner, went to a hotel, and swapped partners. I am a fit, fairly good-looking, well-endowed man. I was surprised and dismayed when the other man, who is older, somewhat overweight, and balding, undressed. He was way larger than me, and for two hours I had to watch him work my wife into multiple fits, screams, and moans. Since this experience (which we have not repeated), I haven't been able to look at my wife in the same way. I cannot get that night out of my mind. It's affecting my work and ability to be happy. Sometimes I feel I could just punch my wife in the face. I want a divorce. The few friends I have confided in about this say that I am being unfair, but I cannot see how I could possibly be content in my marriage ever again. Is there a way I can overcome this?

—Outgunned Husband

Re: Dear Prudie: Well you didn't think this one through, did you?

  • 6fsn6fsn member
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    edited December 2011
    Hindsight is 20/20.  I wonder how the wife feels.
  • GBCKGBCK member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_dear-prudie-well-didnt-think-this-one-through-did?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:ef0725b5-198b-4d14-aae1-111475759ee1Post:5fc46a66-dafc-423d-8deb-41afc23adc8a">Re: Dear Prudie: Well you didn't think this one through, did you?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hindsight is 20/20.  I wonder how the wife feels.
    Posted by 6fsn[/QUOTE]


    Maybe that her fit, youinger man is an asshole as WELL as being lousy in bed?
  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011

    he was just watching?  what about the other wife?  i don't think he's doing the swinging thing correctly. 

    please feel free to correct me if i am wrong, swinging lurkers.

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  • mrsconn23mrsconn23 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_dear-prudie-well-didnt-think-this-one-through-did?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:ef0725b5-198b-4d14-aae1-111475759ee1Post:f4a498ae-55fa-45e8-b19e-900a2b52524c">Re: Dear Prudie: Well you didn't think this one through, did you?</a>:
    [QUOTE]he was just watching?  what about the other wife?  i don't think he's doing the swinging thing correctly.  please feel free to correct me if i am wrong, swinging lurkers.
    Posted by hmonkey[/QUOTE]

    I'm wondering if the other guys wife wasn't up to his standards. 

    I mean he does sound like Captain Asshole.
  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011
    i especially like the part about wanting to punch his wife in the face.  do you, sir!
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  • loveshine1loveshine1 member
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    edited December 2011
    Seriously? I think he doesn't really get the concept of swinging, not to mention what a huge douche he's being.
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  • AuntFloAuntFlo member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_dear-prudie-well-didnt-think-this-one-through-did?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:47Discussion:ef0725b5-198b-4d14-aae1-111475759ee1Post:3aaeb33a-75df-4354-abc8-65cfb5aa855a">Re: Dear Prudie: Well you didn't think this one through, did you?</a>:
    [QUOTE]i especially like the part about wanting to punch his wife in the face.  do you, sir!
    Posted by hmonkey[/QUOTE]

    Oh hmo, you're always good for making me spit my coffee all over my computer.   :)
  • edited December 2011
    I think she should just punch HIM in the face for being an asshole. He talked her in to swinging and because the man had a bigger peen he got all insecure and now wants a divorce? What a loser.
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  • baconsmombaconsmom member
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    edited December 2011
    Did he expect her to not have fun or what? Isn't the point of swinging that you (general you) get off watching your spouse with someone else? 

    I have a feeling this guy really wanted to try out polygamy. 
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  • DG1DG1 member
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    edited December 2011

    I love that he found a couple "That would suit them" having determined the man to be old, overweight, and balding.

    She should divorce him.

    And 2 hours? damn.

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  • GBCKGBCK member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_dear-prudie-well-didnt-think-this-one-through-did?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:ef0725b5-198b-4d14-aae1-111475759ee1Post:bf0c3b07-a6cd-4200-9b56-cfc9a902bd53">Re: Dear Prudie: Well you didn't think this one through, did you?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Did he expect her to not have fun or what? Isn't the point of swinging that you (general you) get off watching your spouse with someone else?  I have a feeling this guy really wanted to try out polygamy. 
    Posted by baconsmom[/QUOTE]


    I also assume that his wife NEVER has taht much fun in bed w/ him.

    I figure 'yay, unique fun sex where everyone gets hot and bothered" IS the point of swinging, if you're gonna do it.
  • AuntFloAuntFlo member
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    edited December 2011
    Question - was this Dear Prudie printed in newspapers or just available online?   If it was printed in the newspaper then I'm sure I'll be getting a phone call from my mom today saying "you'll never believe what scandalous thing they printed in the newspaper.   Such smut!   What is this world coming to!"
    I have to admit, the detail is a little too much...   Apparently I'm more prudish than Prudie.
  • mrsconn23mrsconn23 member
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    edited December 2011
    I have no idea if this is printed in local newspapers or not.  I read it online.
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