I'm not sure how to begin. My relationship with Dan has always been unconventional, and our swinging lifestyle added a different flavor to it. But lately, things had taken a different turn. I found myself getting more and more frustrated with him. I mean, he just lounged around all day, ignoring the house chores while I felt the weight of our responsibilities creeping up on me. So when I decided to spend the night at Jaso...

Note: the names Melissa and Paul are made up to preserve confidentiality. Claire and I had been married for nearly a decade, and over the years, we found that our relationship thrived on adventure and exploration. It wasn’t a conventional marriage, but it was ours, built on trust, communication, and a healthy dose of openness. Swinging had become our shared thrill—a space where our fantasies could unfold, where boundaries...