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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton

- Balancing Swinging with a Committed Relationship: Challenges and Rewards

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

- How to Talk to Your Partner About Trying Swinging

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By *eliWoman
40 weeks ago

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Are these chapter titles for a book you're writing OP?

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago

The only challenges my husband and I find in swinging is finding the free time and then finding compatible people.

The rewards are the immense pleasure we receive from sharing the sexual experience together, seeing each other enjoy sex freely with other people. The turn on is absolutely wonderful and hugely sexy. The amazing closeness between us is unexplainable. We are very lucky to have each other and to enjoy this lifestyle together.

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By *ellhungvweMan
40 weeks ago

Cheltenham


"Are these chapter titles for a book you're writing OP?"

You have a thread idea there Meli!

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By *obilebottomMan
40 weeks ago

All over


"Are these chapter titles for a book you're writing OP?"

I was wondering the same

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
40 weeks ago

Leeds

I'm not really sure of the question op.

Mrs

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By *eliWoman
40 weeks ago

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"Are these chapter titles for a book you're writing OP?

You have a thread idea there Meli!"

Ooo good point!

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago


"The only challenges my husband and I find in swinging is finding the free time and then finding compatible people.

The rewards are the immense pleasure we receive from sharing the sexual experience together, seeing each other enjoy sex freely with other people. The turn on is absolutely wonderful and hugely sexy. The amazing closeness between us is unexplainable. We are very lucky to have each other and to enjoy this lifestyle together."

I really like this.

Fingers crossed that I may emulate this one day!

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

40 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"- Balancing Swinging with a Committed Relationship: Challenges and Rewards

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

- How to Talk to Your Partner About Trying Swinging

"

When I became single again last year I already knew that any future relationship would likely be sourced from here, much like the last.

And that happened. So no need to have any discussion about swinging with them at all.

These days I suspect that it would be easier for someone to have an open discussion about swinging if outside the scene or with a new partner with no experience of it, given it's prominence in the media, online and the huge number of shite TV programs about it. There are no end of conversation starter opportunities.

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By *weetCherryWoman
40 weeks ago

London

I am currently single and not actively looking for a relationship, but I have been in the past in a swinging relationship. We met on the lifestyle so there was no conversation to be had.

If I ever entertain the idea of having a relationship it will most likely start by dating people on the site, I could not be in a relationship with someone that is not sexually open again and I’d rather not take my gambles on tinder

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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton


"Are these chapter titles for a book you're writing OP?"

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By *imply DeeWoman
40 weeks ago

Wherever

Enriching forum discussion in full swing (ahem) OP, I see?

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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton


"Enriching forum discussion in full swing (ahem) OP, I see?

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Yes but it is a lost battle unfortunately

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By *weetCherryWoman
40 weeks ago

London


"Enriching forum discussion in full swing (ahem) OP, I see?

Yes but it is a lost battle unfortunately "

Is it though? I see very valid points in this conversation, even though is a topic that has already been discussed before. Unsure what you mean by “enriching” then

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago


"Are these chapter titles for a book you're writing OP?"

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By *imply DeeWoman
40 weeks ago

Wherever


"Enriching forum discussion in full swing (ahem) OP, I see?

Yes but it is a lost battle unfortunately "

Not at all, I can see some good discussion going. I’m enjoying the read. but I haven’t got too much to add from my very limited experience.

My comment wasn’t meant to be sarcastic, I hope it didn’t come across that way, I apologise if it did.

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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton


"Enriching forum discussion in full swing (ahem) OP, I see?

Yes but it is a lost battle unfortunately

Not at all, I can see some good discussion going. I’m enjoying the read. but I haven’t got too much to add from my very limited experience.

My comment wasn’t meant to be sarcastic, I hope it didn’t come across that way, I apologise if it did. "

Not at all

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago

must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts "

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

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By *electableicecreamMan
40 weeks ago

The West


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic"

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously..."

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case

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By *electableicecreamMan
40 weeks ago

The West


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case"

What is your point?

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By *heitaliandreamer OP   Man
40 weeks ago

Northampton


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case

What is your point?"

I wanted to demonstrate that despite the requests to elevate the overall quality of interactions on this forum, it seems that only a few members are genuinely interested in doing so. It's disappointing to see that despite the collective effort to improve, the desired change is not being embraced by the majority. Of course this is my personal opinion and i am free to express it.

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By *electableicecreamMan
40 weeks ago

The West


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case

What is your point?

I wanted to demonstrate that despite the requests to elevate the overall quality of interactions on this forum, it seems that only a few members are genuinely interested in doing so. It's disappointing to see that despite the collective effort to improve, the desired change is not being embraced by the majority. Of course this is my personal opinion and i am free to express it."

I'm not sure that generating 30 new topics in as many hours is going to prove the point you think it is.

I do see your point. I mostly start threads in the Irish forum and I usually either post a game I know everyone will enjoy or a topic I genuinely want to discuss.

Classic games will always fill the thread. A bit of light hearted flattery and tomfoolery is what many people come to a forum like this for.

A discussion on a particular topic can be much more hit and miss and it's often the most divisive topics that get the most attention. Cheating, race, politics and train line names are good examples.

People do like to talk about themselves though so topics that encourage people to divulge a preference for one thing or another are often popular too.

I think if you picked a single topic instead of thirty and posted one every few days you might have more luck.

Just my opinion.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
40 weeks ago

East Northamptonshire


"

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

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With caution, even then it’s not 100% I’m going to get a genuine guy who isn’t going to turn out to be married or a nutter

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
40 weeks ago

Okehampton


"

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

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Differently. When I first joined the site I had a great time enjoying lots of different people and scenarios. But after 12+ years I’ve changed a lot and so now I don’t swing so much. I now have definite “wants” in terms of a partner on fab and would prefer to go on a journey with someone rather than just arrive at a destination. I changed my profile to reflect that and although I’ve not had even a nibble, I’m rather okay about that, as I may find someone that suits me better and who I suit. Till then, I’ll perve. I’m awesome at that

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By *ongandharderMan
40 weeks ago

Rotherham

I'm currently single not super looking for a relationship

I navigate fab by being myself, being respectful winking, messaging and chatting to like minded people

Don't take it hard if someone says no. I just say no issue and move on

And enjoy myself

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
40 weeks ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

We met on here and took some time out from meeting while we talked about what we were looking for together.

That helped.

Marc

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By *electableicecreamMan
40 weeks ago

The West

Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene

I'm not a swinger and I honestly don't think you can be single as a swinger as swinging is inherently a couple's activity.

However, in the spirit of answering your question I can talk about how I navigate the scene as a single.

I treat it as a social network. First and foremost that is my approach. I interact quite a bit with people online through messages and the forum and I attended social events large and small three or four times a year.

My approach is to make friends who appreciate a sex positive lifestyle. Sometimes great sex happens with some of those friend's but sex isn't what defines my approach. It's more important to me to have a social circle where I am free to express myself and where everyone's unique approach is embraced.

I see that as a long term investment in my sexual health as well as my sexual growth and experience.

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By *iss pleasuringWoman
40 weeks ago

Somewhere near


"I'm not really sure of the question op.

Mrs "

Doesn't have to be questions. The forums are for all types of discussions Aren't they??

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By *orthernJayMan
40 weeks ago

LHR


"- Balancing Swinging with a Committed Relationship: Challenges and Rewards

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

- How to Talk to Your Partner About Trying Swinging

"

I applaud you OP for at least trying to improve the quality of discussion, agreed it’s more likely to fail than succeed but you can’t please everyone so no point in trying ultimately!

In answer to your postulations…..

Balancing a committed relationship whilst swinging outside of that relationship is a disaster waiting to happen; regardless of who knows what or who doesn’t; I’ve always found trying to ‘educate vanilla’ re swinging is almost impossible, akin to ‘it takes a swinger to know one’ and not being honest with a partner always leads to darkness no matter how much one tries to spin.

If you’re asking how you balance both people in the committed partnership with swinging then I’d say communication, communication, communication and then communication!

Having experience of both swinging as a single and as one half of a committed partnership, they’re both entirely different ends of the swinging continuum and impossible to compare in my opinion.

As for discussion with partners, as others have suggested, if your partner if already in the scene then it’s a simple discussion re boundaries and preferences; if not, then it’s back to communication.

One thing is for sure, you can’t convince or cajole anyone else to swing, either they want to for themselves and their own gratification or they don’t, pushing the agenda ends in tears, always, simply because it becomes an issue of trust; or lack of!

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By *issmorganWoman
40 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

I met my other half here over 8 years ago & after a while we decided we wanted to stay on the scene.so it was pretty easy really.

We have kept our individual profiles due to how hard it is to find couples where theres that four way attraction.

We find clubs and socials give us more connections than here.

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By *oxy jWoman
40 weeks ago

somerset


"- Balancing Swinging with a Committed Relationship: Challenges and Rewards

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

- How to Talk to Your Partner About Trying Swinging

"

firstly for most swinging couples their are no Challenges just rewards

singles will have it hard always have always will men alot more so

how to talk to your partner ?? i struggle with understanding this one because if you dont know your own partner then you have a crap relationship thats built on nothing ... every one should know their partner inside out

just my opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case

What is your point?

I wanted to demonstrate that despite the requests to elevate the overall quality of interactions on this forum, it seems that only a few members are genuinely interested in doing so. It's disappointing to see that despite the collective effort to improve, the desired change is not being embraced by the majority. Of course this is my personal opinion and i am free to express it."

Oh gosh that’s me told off then! Better go sit on the naughty step!

There are different people who use the forums in different ways. Sometimes we post serious comments and sometimes we make a joke. While you might want to ‘elevate the quality of discussion’ some of us are pretty happy with the nutty fun nature of what is here.

I for one visit to get away from high quality intellectual discussions which is my day job!

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case

What is your point?

I wanted to demonstrate that despite the requests to elevate the overall quality of interactions on this forum, it seems that only a few members are genuinely interested in doing so. It's disappointing to see that despite the collective effort to improve, the desired change is not being embraced by the majority. Of course this is my personal opinion and i am free to express it.

I'm not sure that generating 30 new topics in as many hours is going to prove the point you think it is.

I do see your point. I mostly start threads in the Irish forum and I usually either post a game I know everyone will enjoy or a topic I genuinely want to discuss.

Classic games will always fill the thread. A bit of light hearted flattery and tomfoolery is what many people come to a forum like this for.

A discussion on a particular topic can be much more hit and miss and it's often the most divisive topics that get the most attention. Cheating, race, politics and train line names are good examples.

People do like to talk about themselves though so topics that encourage people to divulge a preference for one thing or another are often popular too.

I think if you picked a single topic instead of thirty and posted one every few days you might have more luck.

Just my opinion."

Absolutely agree. One serious topic I’d happily reply to with a well thought out response. 30 makes me feel like I’m being interviewed for a PhD or newspaper article!!

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By *imply DeeWoman
40 weeks ago

Wherever


"must be from Sidney University based on all his recent question posts

Instead of taking the piss maybe you could write your answer to the thread topic

Given you've made about 14 consecutive new threads with three topics in each I'm sure you can understand that maybe not everyone is inclined to take every one of them seriously as it doesn't seem likely that you could be serious about each and every one of them

Also this is the lounge. No one takes anything seriously...

And your answer prove my point. Thanks a lot

I rest my case

What is your point?

I wanted to demonstrate that despite the requests to elevate the overall quality of interactions on this forum, it seems that only a few members are genuinely interested in doing so. It's disappointing to see that despite the collective effort to improve, the desired change is not being embraced by the majority. Of course this is my personal opinion and i am free to express it.

I'm not sure that generating 30 new topics in as many hours is going to prove the point you think it is.

I do see your point. I mostly start threads in the Irish forum and I usually either post a game I know everyone will enjoy or a topic I genuinely want to discuss.

Classic games will always fill the thread. A bit of light hearted flattery and tomfoolery is what many people come to a forum like this for.

A discussion on a particular topic can be much more hit and miss and it's often the most divisive topics that get the most attention. Cheating, race, politics and train line names are good examples.

People do like to talk about themselves though so topics that encourage people to divulge a preference for one thing or another are often popular too.

I think if you picked a single topic instead of thirty and posted one every few days you might have more luck.

Just my opinion.

Absolutely agree. One serious topic I’d happily reply to with a well thought out response. 30 makes me feel like I’m being interviewed for a PhD or newspaper article!!"

I agree as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
40 weeks ago


"- Balancing Swinging with a Committed Relationship: Challenges and Rewards

- Single Swingers: How Do You Navigate the Scene?

- How to Talk to Your Partner About Trying Swinging

"

So which one is this thread about?

Do we pick?

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