A Shocking Ultimatum
I've been married for 11 years, together with my wife for 14, and we have two kids. Recently, my wife dropped a bombshell: she's been sexually dissatisfied for the past seven years and has given me an ultimatum.
Her options for me are to either agree to an open marriage or end our marriage altogether. I've suggested couples' therapy, but she's dismissed the idea.
My options are either to allow her to open the marriage or to end it.
A Surprising Revelation
The surprising aspect of this situation is the lack of indication from my wife that she was dissatisfied or interested in an open relationship. Typically, one would expect some conversation leading up to this point.
It seems I'm faced with a difficult decision: agree to an open marriage or end our marriage. Author's summary: Marriage ultimatum shocks husband.