Views of a newbie/single guy
My only time at a swing club, i got chatting to a couple, and they explained that sometimes they played together, and other times on their own.
They both seemed very comfortable with the arrangement.
I ended up playing alone with the lady, and she shared how exciting her husband would find it later when she told him what she had been up to.
This thread has a few posts stating what people define 'Swinging' as, which i find interesting.
As a complete newbie and not having experienced the growth/change of the last 10/20 years, i tend to look at peoples views on swinging in the same way i see a lot of other opinions in life, and thats that people often like to put things neatly into boxes. It happens all to often with opinions on what is right and wrong, and can easily become judgemental. When I think about those not in this lifestyle, and you will no doubt have heard the stereotypes, I just think about how wrong they get it, but its easier if for people to keep it nice and tidy.
For me the most important thing is, and you will read this in relation to every Swinging club, and that is that people are allowed to make their own judgement on what they are comfortable with, and as long as you respect other peoples boundaries, opinions etc, then everyone should have a good time.
Whilst i wasnt around in the 60s, swinging to me has the same vibe as the 'free love' that is so often referred to from back then. I like to look at it in that context, because thats how it feels, and it sounds like people were less uptight back then (maybe thats just how its made out on the tv)
Its just about removing the barriers that society puts up around what is and isnt acceptable, and allowing consenting adults to live their lives in the manner they choose.
When reading through the other posts, that is a real mix of approaches, and i think thats great and should be celebreated and just how it should be, and thats what swinging is to me - all of the above.
Anyway, thats my ramble - hope my views have not caused any offence.