I count on politicians having affairs the way I count on traffic on the Bay Bridge. I don't want it to happen but I know it will and yet somehow every single stinking morning I'm surprised by it. It's inevitable and yet I'm fascinated....how did it get like this? Why is this happening? Where in the hell are all these people going? Anyway, it truly is a shame and it's disheartening when I hear of another politician cheating....or actor or NBA star or soccer mom. Yes, soccer moms cheat now too. Alot! While some couples work toward fixing their marriages by committing even more vehemently to monogamy, others just throw monogamy right on out the open bedroom window. I think whether you're married or not, we've all considered (feared) the concept of being with one person for the rest of your life. The "being" part really meaning "having sex with." The majority of us still equate marriage with monogamy but there's a movement of people who think that's too limiting. They opt for an Open Marriage. These open marriages can manifest in many different forms. It's really up to the couple to design whatever marriage they decide works best for them. Everything is customized these days from your makeup to your iphone, why not customize your marriage? Since I'm not married in any form (closed, open or back in 10 minutes,) I invited someone onto NewspOp who has personal experience with open marriage. Jenny Block is the author of "Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage" which is about her own open marriage. She's married to a man and also has a girlfriend. It's a fascinating arrangement and one that Jenny shares, well, very openly. I'd like to thank Jenny for coming on Seesmic. Her appearance sparked a great conversation....
