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The Consent We Give Our Partner
Permission is an essential discussion between any couple, but it becomes even more crucial when you're open.
When it comes to consent, what's usually discussed is getting consent from the person with whom you would like to have a physical interaction.
What's not talked about as much is giving consent to your partner on what you're comfortable with them doing with others so that they don't cross any boundaries you may have.
The tricky part of this whole thing is doing it without being too controlling or possessive. After all, shouldn't each person have the right to their own body and actions? (You're not the boss of me!)
Let the discussion begin!
Happy swinging!
John & Jackie
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Regardless of where you are on the erotic lifestyle continuum — from newbie to veteran, hot monogamy to CNM, or even polyamory — the LIC and its “7 conversations” are essential tools that keep your relationship safe.
Introducing the idea of swinging to your partner requires good communication, patience, and sensitivity.
CNN featured John & Jackie Melfi of Openlove 101 in an episode of "This is Life" with award-winning journalist Lisa Ling! Listen to their exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary.
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Sometimes it's hard to get things going when you're playing with another couple, and John and Jackie don't just mean connection-wise.
