Steve,
Honest and Open Communication is always the KEY to any relationship no matter the type or dynamic the couple has chosen for themselves. With that said, this honest and open communication must also be done in a manner that the respectful of the other person and the relationship as a whole, it is all about the approach we take.
SoonToBe said:
Well, I mentioned a lot of what everyone has said here - about how this was supposed to be my weekend.
It's led to a bit of an argument - she's considering telling him to not come here today while we sort this all out.
None of us were there with you, so it would be presumptuous for any of us to truly say that we understand the root of the argument in which you had with Sue. Yes we can all make assumptions as to the reason although it could be said that it was about the adjustments to the weekend plans by Sue without consulting you in advance, it could be said that maybe the argument was a result of the approach with her during the respective conversation. Again, none of us really know except for you and Sue.
As you already know, there are a few different viewpoints and I have refrained from saying anything over the last few days which could be viewed as in conflict of the other recommendations in which you have been receiving from those that truly are not OK with your exploration into this lifestyle choice in which you and Sue made together. Most everyone here still seem to see you and Sue as being in a typical “Hotwife” relationship were you still have a role as the alpha within the relationship. The reality is, you have come full circle during your relationship (pre-marriage & during your marriage) with Sue and based on your post over the last 18+/- months you have made it clear to Sue that you wanted to be her beta man, the beta within the relationship when it comes to the sexual aspects of the marriage. As you noticed Sue has become the alpha within the marriage (this is what you requested) when it comes to the bedroom. What you have also noticed is that as Sue has become much more comfortable within her new role as the alpha, Sue has also allowed herself to become much more open with both you and Paul about her physical desires.
SoonToBe said:
A part of our talk was a bit sobering as she again said that she does actually prefer sex with him right now vs. me using a condom with her and she asked me if that wasn't what I'd been telling her and asking her for with my whole 'beta thing'. I told her yes, and that it really was more the sudden unannounced change in plans that seemed disrespectful to me. She smiled and said that I was right and that hadn't been nice and that was when she said what I said above.
It should be expected that Sue would be exploring the limitations of the boundaries, it should also be expected that over time that an alpha woman would become more sexually drawn to another alpha or equal in the bedroom. When this happens, the beta man (in this case YOU) will indeed become even more restricted when it comes to intercourse. Before everyone jumps on that remark, this is something that you (Steve) requested by seeking to become Sue’s beta. You have told Sue that this is what YOU wanted and yes Sue continues grow as a person and your relationship continues to evolve. Sue has been open with you and confirmed that she did have some feelings for Paul and no those feelings are not the same as she has with you.
You and Sue have a bond that many marriages cannot say that they have, you have been married for more years than most and you both have opened a new chapter that you both seem to be enjoying overall with a few hiccups. I am sure you know that Sue will never replace you as her life partner, as her husband or as her lover in every way with the exception of Paul becoming her primary sexual partner. In so many ways you yourself have encouraged, supported and even requested that Sue restrict your access to her body on multiple levels as she became exclusive to Paul when it come to bare intercourse. Unlike an alpha man married to a “hotwife”, you asked to be a beta man married to a “hotwife” and with that Sue has become the alpha. Sue has slowly yet steadily become more confident, more comfortable within the role and in turn has requested more of you when it comes to the evolution in the lifestyle in which you both agreed to fully explore together as a couple.
If you are now having second thoughts and feel as some others on this forum feel, it may be time for you to sit back, evaluate the overall arrangement. This is something I would do without bringing it up to Sue until you know with some certainty of the direction you would like the relationship to take if different than the current direction. Once you are sure of what you truly need and or truly would like for yourself and as a couple, then you should set a date night were both of you have an extended amount of time to get away and talk about everything in a non-sexual environment. This all comes back around to honest and open communication with each other without either of you passing judgment onto each other.
raksdeer said:
Even after your displeasure, she is inviting him. Are these signs of love and great communication. Are these signs of intimacy Squirm? You have said previously that Sue would listen if you need something and you could put a stop to things when you want it. Not any more, it seems. I am really wondering what has gotten into Sue.
Rak as to your question, this would really get down to what Steve truly considers displeasure and how offended was he by Sue changing up the plans for this weekend. Sue may have been understand the impression as the alpha within the relationship that she had the ability/right to be able to make adjustments or changes to the weekend schedule without consulting Steve in advance. We all need to remember that Steve did in his own way request this relationship dynamic in the bedroom although the more alpha Sue becomes sexually, the more her confident dominate side will begin to show outside of the bedroom, outside of the sexual side of the relationship. This is something that I have a feeling that Steve has not expected to happen. I have always said that no matter the couple, no matter the relationship model, a couple should always have honest and open communication. In this case, I have a feeling that Sue has slowly been taking the next step within the relationship and Steve has not yet fully relived, accepted or embraced the direction Sue is heading and this is something that they both should discuss without their conversation being colored by any of us here on this forum. As to your direct question about intimacy, I have always said that there are many ways that a couple can develop and maintain intimacy far beyond the sexual intimacy shared by bare intercourse only.
I am sure that we all will find the future updates by Steve to be informative and ideally in a positive direction for both Sue and Steve. Only they know what will work for them in the short and long term.
Have a good night all.