I Haven’t Told My Wife About Why My Last Marriage Ended. It Feels Like I’m Lying to Her.
A man is grappling with whether to disclose a significant detail about his first marriage to his current wife. He feels that withholding this information feels dishonest, despite their agreement to avoid discussing past relationships. The advice suggests considering his wife's feelings on the matter and the emotional implications of sharing or not sharing this detail.
- ▪The man has been married to his second wife for over a decade and they share a strong relationship.
- ▪He feels conflicted about not disclosing that his first marriage involved opening up their relationship due to incompatibility.
- ▪The advice emphasizes understanding his wife's perspective on past relationships before making a decision.
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| Canonical URL | https://slate.com/advice/2026/05/sex-advice-open-marriage-secret.html?via=rss |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT |
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How to Do It I Haven’t Told My Wife About Why My Last Marriage Ended. It Feels Like I’m Lying to Her. She knows everything about me … except this. Advice by Jessica Stoya May 27, 202612:00 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by PeopleImages/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I’ve been married to my second wife, “Jane,” for over a decade now, and our relationship is absolutely rock-solid. We tell each other virtually everything and anything—except for past relationships. We’ve mutually agreed that we don’t want or need details.
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