Cuckold — a relationship role in which one partner feels arousal or emotional interest from the fact that his partner, by mutual consent, grows close to another person.
What it means
This is one form of consensual dynamic, based on the willingness and informed awareness of everyone involved. Psychologists link the appeal of such a scenario to a combination of jealousy, trust and so-called compersion — joy for a partner’s pleasure. As in any non-monogamous practice, the keys remain consent, honesty and boundaries agreed on in advance. The female counterpart of the role is usually called a hotwife.
Example
Partners discuss the fantasy together, agree on what is acceptable, and decide whether to talk through the details afterward. Such a conversation is the foundation of a safe dynamic.
Related terms
Hotwife, consensual non-monogamy, boundaries in relationships.
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