For others, one spouse may pressure the other into trying out the swinging lifestyle. This almost always leads to regrets, because even if both of the married couple enjoy the encounters in the moment, it invariably leads to resentment. The problem is that both people need to agree that they want to bring other people into their sex lives, because once it is done it can't be undone. Swinging is not something that should be attempted unless both spouses are sure that they are comfortable going forward. Pressuring of ones spouse to interact in this manner can lead to tension, hostility, and even emotional distance resulting in divorce.

This is not to say that many married couples do not engage in swinging and enjoy the experience very much. Many couples make their swinging lifestyle work for them quite well, usually because they have been open about their expectations and their fulfillment both physically and emotionally by such a lifestyle. Other couples engage in swinging for a time and agree together that it is not for them, and they go on to have a very happy, very monogamous relationship. Swinging is something that can be enjoyed or not, but if married couples communicate and make these decisions together all will usually be well.

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Jenna Stevenson writes reviews on adult sex toys for Batteries Not Included and gives adult toy advice at The Latest Vibe.