I’m Karen, 54 years old. One quiet evening as we sat together after dinner, Eric, my husband, broke the silence with a hesitant tone.

“Jade, there’s something on my mind,” he started, looking a bit nervous. “I think we could add some excitement to our relationship by exploring dating other people. Specifically, I want you to date other men.”

I was taken aback, my eyes widening in surprise. “What do you mean?” I asked, trying to understand his perspective.

Eric explained that he had been doing some soul-searching and believed that this arrangement could reignite the spark in our marriage. He assured me that it came from a place of love and trust, not dissatisfaction. While the idea was unconventional and initially shocking, I agreed to consider it, curious about where this new path might lead us.