A Sudden Ultimatum in a Marriage
I've been married for 11 years, together with my wife for 14, and we have two kids. Recently, my wife dropped a bombshell: she's been sexually dissatisfied for the past seven years and has given me an ultimatum - either agree to an open marriage or end it.
My pleas for couples' therapy have been dismissed. The situation is disturbing due to its surprise, with little indication from my wife that she was dissatisfied or interested in an open relationship.
Well, it seems like you can agree to the open marriage or end it. That sounds like an ultimatum to me.
Usually, there would be some conversation leading up to this point, but it seems that's not the case here.
Author's summary: Marriage faces an unexpected ultimatum.