Join hosts John and Jackie Melfi in this fun and revealing episode where they play "This or That: Lifestyle Edition"! The couple behind colette Swingers Clubs and the award-winning openlove101.com blog share their preferences on various aspects of open relationships and swinging.
In this candid discussion, John and Jackie answer questions about full swap vs soft swap, playing together vs separately, and much more. With over 13 years of experience in consensual non-monogamy, they offer valuable insights on jealousy, vulnerability, and how their preferences have evolved over time.
Whether you're curious about the lifestyle or looking to deepen your understanding of open relationships, this episode provides an entertaining and educational perspective from two experts in the field.
Key Topics Discussed:
- 0:00 - Introduction to Open Love 101 podcast
- 1:01 - Game explanation: "This or That" lifestyle edition
- 1:45 - Full swap vs soft swap preferences
- 2:00 - Playing together vs separately
- 3:20 - Spontaneous vs scheduled play
- 3:46 - How vulnerability affects relationships
- 4:44 - Meeting couples online vs at events
- 5:34 - Club vs resort preferences
- 7:07 - Same room vs separate rooms
- 8:03 - Processing feelings in the moment vs afterward
- 8:40 - Clear rules vs going with the flow
- 11:04 - Regular play partners vs one-timers
- 12:44 - Jealousy as a red flag vs growth opportunity
- 15:26 - Slow and sensual vs fast and wild
- 17:16 - Compersion as a must vs work in progress
- 21:01 - Home vs elsewhere preferences
- 22:02 - Playing with people they know vs strangers
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