"Man's Request for Open Marriage Met with Ridicule as Wife's Popularity Soars"

A man on Reddit asked for an open marriage because he felt the spark was gone from his 19-year marriage, assuming no one would want his wife while he could have all the dates he wanted. However, it backfired when his wife ended up having many dates while he struggled to find any. He even lost his job after asking a colleague out. Now, he wants to go back to monogamy, but his wife refuses. Therapists suggest that jealousy often arises in such situations due to a fundamental inequality in the relationship. The key to successful open relationships is motivation based on hope and commitment, but in this case, the couple lacked these qualities.