11 December 2019

Why I'm against open relationships

11 December 2019 · 10:42

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Summary

Daniel rejects an open marriage: his wife would not agree, while mutual freedom would make him jealous, angry, and humiliated. He admits neediness, sensitivity, jealousy, and low self-esteem, saying his wife’s sexual involvement with another man would end their relationship. He concludes exclusivity better suits his long-term happiness, then cooks kimchi fried rice from bacon, egg, frozen rice, and kimchi.

Insight

His need for exclusive priority conflicts with his ongoing desire for sexual variety.