TL; DR; : Wife of 19 years wants an “open marriage” and reveals she never had a physical attraction to me.
My wife and I, M/45 and F/45, have been married for 19 years. Our marriage has been unique to be sure but has always been built on what I thought was love and respect. A couple of days ago my wife admitted to me that has never found me particularly attractive physically and wants an “open marriage” while still being married. She admitted that she has been emotionally attached to several men, though nothing physical has ever happened. Being devastated is under statement. I have always put my wife first and have never pined or chased after anyone else. I am torn. I find the thought of being a “cuckhold” very galling and having the love of my life say she was never physically attracted to me to be life shattering. On the flip side at least I don’t come home to an empty house and I do have some form of companionship, even if it is superficial. I don’t want to go back to the dating pool mess. I don’t know what to do. Do I become a dutiful cuckhold and “rich roommate” or do I get divorced and we go our separate ways amicably? don’t know if I have the strength for a divorce, I have no emotional support where I live. This is a boiled down post of a very complicated relationship but things are coming to head where I am being forced to make a decision. Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome.