DeSoulis said:
We are still in an open relationship; however, the axis has turned slightly as I am spending more time with [my lover] Alice. [My wife] Sophie is spending less time with [her lover] Raphael — he has become somewhat clingy, and Sophie thinks he may even want to break up our marriage, what with some of the things he's spoken about.
Not a good sign. Obviously, your wife's lover should understand and accept that she is married to you, and... although she likes sex with him... that does not imply she wants to leave you and marry him.
DeSoulis said:
Sophie has been keeping her distance from him, and we have discussed a type of intervention with Reed if doesn't get his shit together.
Um... is your wife's lover "Reed" or "Raphael"...?
DeSoulis said:
While he may have a big dick and be dominant in bed, it seems that he can still act like an immature boy. (His only conversation topics are sex or football [soccer to those in the US]).
If your wife wants lovers who are sophisticated conversationalists, in addition to having big cocks and being dominant in bed, that may increase the difficulty of finding acceptable lovers...
DeSoulis said:
So Raphael is on his way out.
Actually, that's probably a plus. If your wife takes a lover who becomes long-term because she establishes a close emotional relationship with him, and thus sees him frequently and for long periods of time, that may increase the probability that you will lose her.
DeSoulis said:
The future is rather uncertain. Alice is also temporary, because she is bisexual but leans heavily toward women — although she needs a live penis, on occasion, so there's no chance for real heartbreak there.
That's interesting. You might consider suggesting to your wife that she sleep with Alice, as an experiment. This could yield the advantage of setting up your wife with a new source of sexual satisfaction outside your marriage, while avoiding the risk of losing her to Alice (because your wife is heterosexual [normally], I gather). As I understand it, women who are "straight" can often find sexual satisfaction with other women who are lesbian, whereas men who are "straight" are less likely to be able to find sexual satisfaction with other men who are gay. (Having said this, perhaps recklessly, I should also say I don't actually know that... it's just my impression.)
In any case... if your wife agrees, potentially this could also yield the advantage of enabling you to fulfill your desire for a (FMF, presumably) threesome.
DeSoulis said:
Regarding Sophie's love of black men, that was what her counsellor said, that she is trying to unconsciously create her first relationship — but, as they say, you can never go home again.
Your wife's counselor saying that doesn't necessarily imply it's true. He probably felt called on to come up with a "reason," and that struck him, more than likely, as something Sophie would find plausible (because it sounds "psychological").
DeSoulis said:
So for the future: Sophie and Raphael will break up, Alice and I will break up (though I am going to try and get a threesome before that...
Well, whatever works. But, before being too hasty about breaking up with Alice, you might consider, per the above, introducing your wife to her (if you haven't already)...
DeSoulis said:
Thank you once again for all your advice, and I shall keep you posted!
OK... and, you're welcome.