What if you Fall in Love with a Playmate!

Chantelle Austin Chantelle Austin on 19 September 2017    13 comments
Three fingers painted to look like people indicating a happy couple in love and a sad man

It’s not uncommon in the swinging scene to find that you are extremely attracted to someone. They might have the physical aesthetics that do it for you, or maybe the personality, or if you’re super lucky, both!

While it’s all sex, games and fun for a couple, what happens if you start to feel something more? What do you do if all of a sudden you find yourself falling in love? And how do you know?

While it’s rare for this situation to occur, it does, and can happen. What matters most is what you do about it, and how you determine if it’s something worth pursuing or not.

The thing to be wary of here is that often what feels like the beginnings of love, is just a more intense lustful feeling… You know, infatuation! While love does start that way, it doesn’t always end up that way.

It takes time to work out if it is something love-like or not. Love has a lot more depth to it and you are willing to sacrifice a whole lot more when it’s love. If the intense feelings only grow and evolve over time into something more, then perhaps it is love but don’t sacrifice everything you already have too early in the piece, you may regret it.

I’ve certainly come across situations where it was thought to be love and the playmate reciprocated…. Until they became a couple and then things changed, the reality of being in a partnership and the day-to-day interactions kicked in. Sometimes it’s the idea of being with someone that people fall for. And in the swinging scene where you get to meet in some highly passionate circumstances, it can skew the reality of being with them full-time.

The hard part is determining which action early on to really test it out.

My suggestion is to cut all contact and see how you go after a few weeks of purposely spending quality time; re-connecting with your partner and not thinking about the other person. This can work one of 2 ways. It will either give you a chance to let the infatuation leave your system (because it’s just a concoction of hormones anyway), or it can make the “need” for the other person more intense, at least temporarily.

If you find it’s more intense and it’s feeling more like love, then there may be a conversation that needs to be had with your partner, and some sort of potentially temporary solution could be found. Your partner may be willing to allow a temporary separation in order for you to explore being with your playmate as a partner.

With conversations like these, the number one rule is always honesty. As hard as it is sometimes, you have to be honest with yourself first, then your partner and then perhaps the 3rd party. You need to let your partner know where you’re at so that you can have a conversation about what it means for you, for the relationship and for your future.

Before you enter into that conversation though, I’d highly recommend you sit down with a piece of paper and pen, and write the pro’s and con’s because once you’ve put it out there, you can’t take it back. Ask yourself if you are prepared to give up everything you have with your current partner and determine exactly what that means. Also ask, what other possible risks and consequences? Is it possible that you are you in love with both of them? Do you want to potentially go down a poly relationship road so you can explore that option? How much do you really know about your playmates day to day habits, dreams, issues and relationship history?

Whatever happens, things always go smoother if you are completely honest and act with integrity. I never recommend that you go ahead and play with them behind your partner’s back, that will always end up in heartache and tears and you may just end up losing both of them… Surely that’s not worth it.

I won’t kid you though; it’s not an easy conversation to have, but your partner deserves the respect and honesty that you would want if it were you. Wouldn’t you?

At the end of the day, you may have found a more perfect partner for yourself, or perhaps it turns out to just be a really nice strong connection with a playmate that your partner allows you to have, or one they don’t and you need to let go of and move on… Or you end up in a triad relationship, which can be completely successful if everyone is willing to share on all levels.

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  • Interactions

    Interactions
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    Have been there. Hense the name Dudded. But they lasted 6 months. Demeaning. But have moved on. Partner and I have been together 9 years
    >4w
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  • triXXXi66

    triXXXi66
    58F 58M SA,
     AU

    awesome explanation of something that could very easily occur...the truth is...the truth will always set you free....trust and honesty are paramount in a swinging relationship, and the ability to communicate. Everyone owes it to themselves to be true to themselves only...then that flows on to partners...be they primary or secondary.
    >4w
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  • TotalRapts

    TotalRapts
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    If you fall in love with a playmate at the expense of your partner .... then you are the type of person that should have NEVER INDULGED in inviting others into your bedroom. People that end up in this situation were NEVER stable enough in their existing relationship to partake in such activities.
    >4w
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  • LetsTryNow

    LetsTryNow
    39F Hobart, TAS,
     AU

    "connection with a playmate that your partner allows you to have, or one they don’t and you need to let go of and move on…"
    one shouldnt need PERMISSION from a partner... EVER
    sorry to disagree with you and expected more from you Rachel
    >4w
    • AMM.Editor

      AMM.Editor
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      We felt this implied it was something which the partners had negotiated so one has said "that's fine, I'm happy for you to do that" based on their agreed boundaries.
      >4w
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  • BingoQueen

    BingoQueen
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    I'm single, so I realise I can't fully appreciate all the intricacies. But surely, why bring a third party into the picture without telling your partner? Why not have the conversation that obviously needs to be had?
    >4w
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  • friskypuz

    friskypuz
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    For me, when a connection becomes more of an attachment then it's time to move on..
    But when does NSA or casual sex or a playmate become an affair?
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  • 69soupy69

    69soupy69
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    Trust me it can start NSA ... but if u connect sexually .. then find u enjoy chat and company .. then things can get close very quickly .. and hurt can then happen to both sides ... it's not easy..
    lust can soon lead to more .. without you knowing it ... tread carefully and be honest
    >4w
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  • beachbabe000

    beachbabe000
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    Id like to share with you....i got involved with a playmate were both single...i started to develop feeling and he did too... it complicated things....i realized I was in love with him he doesn't feel the same...but he was showing me he did....i found out 2wks ago he'd been friendly with another..irs very difficult being friends now...im lost and crushed....he said it wasnt true please help me find my way back I'm lost ......SOS
    >4w
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  • FullMast

    FullMast
    56M Northcote, VIC,
     AU

    Have had this experience twice. Something that was pure physical pleasure for me became a strong romantic attachment for my playmate. Never ends well.
    I think it can start with your motives for entering into the scene in the first place. Are you supplementing an already great life or are you filling a hole? Are you after the bliss of a great physical experience without worrying about your feelings? Even more simple questions like, how much do looks matter or do I need a connection can indicate that swinging may not be right for you.
    I’m always cautious with people that need a ‘connection’ or over-worry about their playmate’s looks. It suggests they are after more than just shared physical pleasure.
    >4w
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  • MovingOn101

    MovingOn101
    51F Goulburn, NSW,
     AU

    I’m interested to know weather there’s anyone out there that has I fact falling for there play mate and they have end up in a relationship
    What’s your view on the situation
    >4w
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