Mark, whose last name is also not being used, lives next door to Tony and Diana and said “I was shocked to learn what was happening next door.” “We are responsible most of the time, but that doesn’t mean that, our eyes are closed to opportunities if they arise,” Diana said.īut the swinging lifestyle is drawing criticism from near and far. To pick up potential couples to “play” with, Tony and Diana will go to bars or clubs, or they will spend a night at home with other couples into the swinging lifestyle, while their children stay at a friend’s house or with a babysitter for the night. “We’ve been open and out to our communities, for our families, for five years,” Diana said. And that’s what makes the ups and downs I think easier for us, is we are trying to do it as a unit and not trying to do it as my fantasy.” She didn’t do it on her own, and I didn’t do it for her. “She’s still my wife, I love her very much, I’m very protective over her,” Tony added. “It’s a hurdle that you have to get used to and kind of adapt to.” “Jealousy is always a big issue for some people, especially first getting involved in the lifestyle,” Diana said. “I just wanted to party.”ĭiana said she had never even heard of “swinging” until Tony introduced her to it, but once she tried it, she said she was on board. “I didn’t really want to settle down, I just wanted to have fun,” Tony said. Diane said Tony was a “typical 21-year-old” when they met and had a wandering eye. Tony and Diana’s love story begins like many young couples. I guess I could look at his phone any point in time if I wanted to.” I’m comfortable with Tony individual texting another girl. “Our friendship is way, way, way more important than any sexual fantasy could ever be.” “If we didn’t meet you in the lifestyle and we were friends before, we will not ever cross that boundary,” Tony said. The husband and wife said they are very picky when it comes to choosing partners to have sex with, and they have rules. “I think there definitely needs to be a healthy amount of jealousy in every relationship, especially a swinging relationship.” Man, I feel awkward saying all this,” he said. “It’s an extension of myself, watching her pleased and stuff from different angles.