Why i wanted an Open Relationship with my Japanese wife

Daniel says his wife would reject an open marriage because she becomes upset about his cheating and other women. He admits wanting variety for himself while restricting his wife, recognizing this as hypocritical and driven by jealousy and insecurity. He concludes a loyal, closed relationship would likely make him happier long-term than an open relationship, despite its reduced excitement.

The transcript crystallizes his recurring conflict between craving novelty and needing exclusivity, security, and control.