Discovery Green Lights “Swinger Wives”
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Swingers are becoming more in the mainstream as TLC will soon premiere “Swinger wives”. Discovery Networks will be airing a pilot in an in depth look at American couples, that live double lives as swingers. The pilot will be set to air on TLC internationally in select markets as the SwingLifeStyle is becoming more recognized.
The pilot will take place in Atlanta, Georgia and set to explore the relationships and the mindset in the way of life for swingers. The pilot reveals issues that swinging couples endure and how the couples face life and how they keep it secret from family members as well as co workers etc.
The SwingLifeStyle has always been about communication in the lifestyle, and the importance of strong communication, which the TV will cover. The couples involved are very proud of how they consider living in a functioning normal lifestyle and society that looks down upon theirs.
This is a must watch people, make sure to see if it will air in your local area for the pilot. This looks like it has the potential to be a really cool series.
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I don’t know how I feel about this. I guess my husband and I are still relatively new to this lifestyle but is there a possibility that a TV show like this will inspire a
Swinging fad? We can all admit that swinging isn’t a lifestyle that suits everyone and I’m afraid that TLC will either over-dramatize certain aspects of the lifestyle for ratings or they won’t delve deeply enough into the more sensitive issues to give people a richer understanding of what swinging is about. Plus, I thought the LS valued discretion above all else? I write about my experiences and participate fully in the lifestyle, but all under an assumed name.
I wish them luck but I dont know if it will be a successful show.
Hot damn, looking pretty usfeul buddy.
Is it usual to keep it a complete secret. I don’t have shame in it though I don’t wear it on my sleeve everywhere. Recently realized how much it can freak people out and how misunderstood sex and long term relationships are.
Were constantly complimented on how long we’ve been together compared to our peers as if its a fairy tale. Its hard work and comprimise. People change but sex has historically been seen as enjoyed by men and endured by women. I responded once simply if women are equals why don’t we address reality instead of a fairy tale and start enjoying it and participating in it. How do you know you don’t like something till you try it? Because someone and many someones told you it was wrong. Think feel and love for yourself, but once it goes to the world at large as a TV show…its outta your hands and it will be trivialized by others as a fad. One that will do harm to people that aren’t complete enough to live it without selfishness alone. Empathy is lacking as a rule and I think I will be keeping it to myself now.
I dont think that a Show/Series or documentary will be a good thing for the Lifestyle. As Roxanne mentioned, it will create a fad/curiosity to those that dont have what it takes to live the Lifestyle. It will create/bring more jelousy/drama issues to the club scene… The Vanilla people will need to understand that its a process to get to the full Swingers Lifestyle. A reality show isnt going to do it right, instead it will glamorize it. The lifestyle has been doing just fine since the 1940′s flying under the radar. I say leave it that way! Discretion is always been part of the secrecy.
I also agree with Roxanne. The foundation necessary for living in the Life Style is discretion. This show does nothing to help that. Why do I care how the rest of the nation views swinging? It will never be looked upon as normal and if anything it puts swinging in the same category as the rest of the “crazies” that TLC runs documentaries on. SMH.
It’s great to read something that’s both enjoyable and provides prgmaatisdc solutions.
I think it’s a great idea!, Cindi however actually enjoys the secrecy, she thinks the cookies taste better if you sneak them out of the cookie jar
Unfortunately, a friend of mine was recently fired from his job partially because a fellow employee who knew that he went to swing clubs and resorts retaliated against him and told management about it, even though it clearly had nothing to do with work. Not everyone is open to the lifestyle, and if a show helps open it up and somehow remove some of the stigma of others, it might be a good thing.
OK Listen up EVERYONE, if your work is retaliating or alienating you for your lifestyle please contact https://www.ncsfreedom.org/ This rights group can fight for you and place you in contact with attorneys familiar with the lifestyle.
United We Stand…..
It’s much easier to udnrestand when you put it that way!
I have played ‘secretly’ in the ‘lifestyle’ for a couple of years and have had a blast with the ppl I have met, both couples, and attached females(who may or may not have consent of their partner).
Now some of you may not like the word secretly….but if I can get my wife to watch the show and it changes her mind about the fact I want her to be involved with me, then it will be a succcess.
Who cares what everyone else thinks. In fact, even if everyone in the world likes to swing, sex and your sex partners are primarily private. Good luck TLC
Hey to burst your bubble SwingingKev but “swinging” without your significant others knowledge/consent/participation isn’t swinging, it’s cheating.
Hey, kiellr job on that one you guys!
Your answer was just what I ndeeed. It’s made my day!
Super informative wrintig; keep it up.
Not a good thing. Weve seen the stories and documentaries before, have you ever seen anything mainstream doing anything but trying to portray it as cheating?
When in fact swinging is the exact opposite of cheating. One being sex or relations without consent and a breach of trust, and swinging is sex with consent and as a act of pure trust.
These things always focus on it as bad for marriage which is ironic with 65% divorce rates among the monogomous. These always turn out to be the monogmous trying to make it something underground and an “errosion of culture!” to make them feel better about their lifestyle choice of monogomy and repressed sexual desire.
Well get the same therapists that help to create stereotypes about relationships and helped to ingrain social ideals for decades now explaining why “they werent wrong” and this swinging is bad for society and relationships.
It will never be portrayed positively, as that shoots themselves in the foot.
Ironically, liberal media and liberal producers of countless documentaries every day promote gay marriage as a lifestyle choice or even a genetic related situation. And whichever you believe about homosexuality genetic of socially derived…either one, there is no doubt that desire for multiple partners or desire to have sex with men and women you see is far more natural.
Shame we are forced to be ashamed, while gay pride rallies are celebrated.
You got to push it-this esesnital info that is!
I hve mixed feelings…I didn’t even know this was a lifestyle until I was almost 30, had I known I would have been involved sooner! I think this offers the “sheltered” a realization that swinging is an option. On the other hand keeping it underground is safest for us currently involved as others have already mentioned.
I’m not sure how I feel about this new show. I know that for me and my husband that the lifestyle works. However, none of our vanilla friends knows about the lifestyle. Unfortunately, we fear that they would not understand. I agree with twistedg-string. If you think you are swinging without your partner/spouse knowing, then you are only cheating!!!!!!!!!
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Much appreciated for the information and share!
Nancy