Here's the thing about threesomes--you have to be the kind of person who can pull them off. Many couples who open their relationship up to a third find that their relationship wasn't as strong as they thought it was. When you invite someone else in, you are playing with the danger of amplifying any of your own insecurities, either in the relationship or just yourself. What if you are really getting into topping the other guy; does Antares have the emotional fortitude not to be hurt by this? Will he be left feeling like you're enjoying this person more because he's offering something Antares can't? What about just feeling like he's inadequate because he can't give that to you?
What about you? It's interesting that it sounds so far like this person would be invited in so you could top him. What about Antares? Are his bottoming needs also to be met? If you meet a guy who wants to top him, and he's really enjoying getting topped, will you be able to handle it? If the other guy is more into one of you than the other, can you both deal with that?
Unfortunately, sometimes inviting someone in is a way to subconsciously destroy a relationship. Think about how hard it is to develop true love and intimacy with one other person--how prepared are you both to put that in jeopardy for the physical element? At least this doesn't seem just to be a thrill-seeking motivation; that might be a saving grace for you.
If you decide to go through with it, set your boundaries/guidelines. As you pointed out, veto power is necessary, but be prepared to be accepting of that veto. (If one of you wants someone else you meet and the other vetoes, how well will you handle that?) Communication afterward is crucial; you have to be prepared to have the hard conversations without hiding anything or holding it back.
I don't know, I guess I find the idea of taking a loving and fulfilling relationship and inviting in danger to be something to discourage. And if it's a band-aid for issues that already exist, then those issues are only going to be intensified. Whatever you decide, good luck to you both.
What about you? It's interesting that it sounds so far like this person would be invited in so you could top him. What about Antares? Are his bottoming needs also to be met? If you meet a guy who wants to top him, and he's really enjoying getting topped, will you be able to handle it? If the other guy is more into one of you than the other, can you both deal with that?
Unfortunately, sometimes inviting someone in is a way to subconsciously destroy a relationship. Think about how hard it is to develop true love and intimacy with one other person--how prepared are you both to put that in jeopardy for the physical element? At least this doesn't seem just to be a thrill-seeking motivation; that might be a saving grace for you.
If you decide to go through with it, set your boundaries/guidelines. As you pointed out, veto power is necessary, but be prepared to be accepting of that veto. (If one of you wants someone else you meet and the other vetoes, how well will you handle that?) Communication afterward is crucial; you have to be prepared to have the hard conversations without hiding anything or holding it back.
I don't know, I guess I find the idea of taking a loving and fulfilling relationship and inviting in danger to be something to discourage. And if it's a band-aid for issues that already exist, then those issues are only going to be intensified. Whatever you decide, good luck to you both.













