zxcziz wrote: ↑Mon Sep 29, 2025 2:50 am
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Has anyone had any experience of moving from fun fantasy with a hard no to reality towards actually doing it? ...
Yes. Mine was a hard no, absolutely not, not in a million years kinda gal ... until she wasn't. What made the transition?
It was a combination of several things
- Enough time had passed since we initially discussed it "seriously"
- It became increasingly clear I wasn't joking, that I wouldn't be hurt, that this wasn't about her and me not being happy with her anymore, that our marriage wasn't in jeopardy and eventually, maybe this isn't as abnormal of a thing as she thought ... etc.
- A well-timed candidate showing up at a time she was feeling a little more open to meeting him
- The viable candidate actually turning out to be a relatively good experience (which I learned later is really rare, especially for everyone's first time)
It's pretty exhausting to look back on where we started and consider all of the time and patience involved with actually trying and starting this lifestyle. What's worse, by the time a couple is ready to talk about this, they are likely already in a rut where the boring but safe routine has set in, you get home at a certain time, your contact outside of your immediate bubble reduces, that bubble shrinks, etc.
Making the transition is a lifestyle change, and change is scary. When you do it gradually and steadily, it's easier to tolerate and isn't as scary. The problem is, husbands often put this talk off so long they are already in desperate mode and pretty much guaranteed to screw up how they presented it to their wives. The more they push, the farther down into the safe and avoidant hole their wives go. The good news is you have a lot of the power to introduce things right and exercise patience. Also you likely have the spotlight on her and that's just not gonna work. So what is a stag / cuck to do?
You shine the spotlight right back on you. If you're asking her for her thoughts, feedback, consideration or participation in this lifestyle, that needs to cease pronto. You need to open up and be vulnerable. Don't bring up the lifestyle out of the blue, but when something happens when you're both together that you find hot (see a show about the a husband messing around, had a dream, heard a story, etc.), open up about how that that is, how turned on that makes you, what else it makes you want, how else it makes you feel. Don't be annoying, but be open. If you're not feeling vulnerable and embarrassed, you're not doing it right. Don't bear your soul, but she needs to observe you having a moment when something is really turning you on. Let her ignore you or even ask questions if she wants, but don't drag her down a rabbit hole of discussion, just answer honestly and truthfully. When you feel as though she's hinting that she understands, drop it. This is about exploration, and the dark corners of your little world will gradually be lit up at times so she can see. It's uncomfortable, vulnerable, embarrassing (if it's not, you're not doing it right).
Next, begin investing time in how she feels, how she looks, what she's doing with her makeup, hair and outfits. Make sure she knows when something looks hot and fun, when something doesn't, shut your pie hole. Don't tell her how crappy something is that she is trying on, if you don't like something a lukewarm "yes" you like it (if she asks) to neutral response and she'll get the hint (women are better at subtlety than we are). Become invested in contributing to her self image (because most husbands ignore their wives unless a tit is out). Pay attention to her and contribute to what she's doing regarding things that turn you on about her. Before she begins to seriously entertain this lifestyle, she needs help shaking off the wife and mom (if relevant) cobwebs.
This isn't charity, you're not a philanthropist. You didn't connect with her because she needed a friend, you did it because of the way she makes you feel. We are all selfish, men and women, and the secret to a successful relationship is in getting what you both want together (aroused, stimulated, etc.). She does and says things that genuinely turn you on and you probably suck at communicating them (because most of us guys do). It's in your best interest to help her feel and look pretty, and she will appreciate how you are "all in" on what is going on with her life. She's not your entire life, just a part of it, but a fun, entertaining, arousing part of it. She needs to hear and feel that once in a while, so play with more ways you can make her feel pretty and desirable that is helpful and not annoying or unsolicited (you know her hot buttons, both good and bad, utilize them for good). At minimum, she will feel good about looking good and will look good more often around you.
All of this takes effort, and effort is sexy! Find out her love languages and tweak them when you can. Be a little more playful and open in your communication style. Don't check in with her on this lifestyle, let her check in with you! The more open and vulnerable you get, the more curious she'll be (as long as you're not leading each other down some weird fantasy rabbit hole). Let her ask questions occasionally but don't approach her.
It sounds weird, but most guys push their wives towards a door and expect her to open it and jump right on in. What you should do instead is open the door by mentioning you're into this, then step back and stand with her. Make observations about the doorway, study it, make guesses what's on the other side, make it a game, make it fun. You know her best (right???), so make that doorway not so fucking scary. If you're not sure, find out. Run some ideas through AI if you want and read more forums for ideas. She won't stand still for long. She's either going to start stepping towards the doorway or stepping away from it.
And prepare yourself for the possibility that she may not be willing to explore this with you. This may be a line she won't cross. Most women hate this idea, but do like the way it makes them feel when they try it. Imo, it does tend to make relationships more communicative, more loving, closer and more respectful. But getting there is a lot of work. Most of the time if she flat out refuses to even talk about it, it's because you messed up. Let her go first (yes she will be very slow about it, especially in the beginning). As painful as it is, she has to step through that door first and on her own volition. Your role in this is to be her cheerleader - support her, encourage her, and make it fun! What the hell else are you going to do?
