SoonToBe said:
"So - Harry, I think it's that - when I compare Brad and Don and Frank, it wasn't like she had to make much effort to find them, but I also think there was a bit of a predisposition towards them that sort of smoothed the way for it to happen. Here, now, there's no one that I'm aware of waiting in the wings. As part of our discussion last night, I did suggest to Sue that maybe she start to take a class or something that might put her in contact with other people. She liked that idea as she's been interested in yoga for a while. I half-jokingly suggested that she not wear her wedding rings in the class - and that was for Far2 - because yes, also in our conversations, she's continued to say that she'd like to see how things go if she makes it like she's either cheating on me or that perhaps, she's separated from me if she doesn't have her rings on."
Steve, Without giving more than an off-the-top-of-my-head, response, (I usually give it much more consideration) The term it seems applies to Brad, and Don, as you think of it, 'JUST HAPPENING' Is
'Devine providence' [or] 'the stars aligning'. She was there, He was there, and they were both 'ready'!
I think you are 'over thinking' this 'Dating thing' by, not realizing that, 'Devine providence' is always waiting to happen. In fact, it is, when you think you have to, 'intelligently guide it' that you generally get the undesirable results.
Consider that our consciousness (that inner knowledge that we seldom trust) is constantly evaluating all that is around us. It is why we look into an elevator 3/4th's full of people, and immediately decide to wait for the next ride. Our 'inner knowledge just told us there was someone, or something in there we would not be comfortable with.
Conversely, when woman has her, "I'm available" aura turned on, (they are better at it than we are) every man that appears in her 'radar' is instantly evaluated. So, Yes, Brad and Don, came into Sue's 'radar' and her answer was an immediate "YES"
Frank was another issue. Frank was "reasoned" by both of you to be "safe", and someone she could seduce with your approval. She had to become accustomed to Frank, before she was really turned on by him.
I am sorry it didn't work out with Frank. He fit well into all your requirements. 1. Friend, 2.near by, 3.Divorsed 4. Sexually needy (how could he not be), 5.Congenial, and approved by both of you. It seemed at the time that Frank would be, the man you could both visit on a Sunday afternoon, for BBQ & Football. Sue would be the 1/2 time diversion, (or entertainment if you prefer)
However,by now Frank can no longer provide the excitement you both need, to escalate to 'the next level'. (the roller coaster I referred to earlier).
Sue still has needs to realize, and you still have cuckold 'angst' you want to experience. Perhaps, in a year, or two, when Sue begins to look back with 'fondness' at what she experienced with Frank, which has, after all been very good, she will return to him, (if he is still available) or someone like him.
There will come a time, I'm sure, that simplicity will be more important than adventure, to her.
Cheers, Harry