
Dear Kanchan, I am asking for your support as I am in a self confusion if I am doing an abnormal behaviour & if so what should I do, if not then as a professional do you come across my type of behaviour
I am a 45 year old man from Assam working in bangalore , we have moved in here about 6 yrs ago before corona. I am married for 20 yrs now & a father of kids 18 & 19 yrs old going to college. I work in a mid senior position in corporate with the usual office pressure. I try my best to balance my family ,guide my kids, financial management, office but I am a person of few friends.
Now one point which I think I need to say before telling my issue. I have not told anybody about it or discussed. I had a very different fantasy ( at least I feel) from my childhood, I used to fantasize in childhood that my mom is having sex with others( other then my dad) ,but NEVER fantasized she is having sex with me or me even seeing her doing sex with others, this used to give me excitement as I think most young boys/men need. This changed once I got married , though we had /have a very good & regular sex life but many time I will fantasize my wife ( instead of my mom as before) having sex with others , me not even watching. I dont know if I am unique or many guys have this sort of fantasy.
I feel we have a good family life with my wife a housewife ( we had an arranged marriage)but she has many friends within our society & outside. I try level best to balance but it was not always possible given my own office load to accompany her for all places she wanted to go, some places she went with her friends but many a times she had to give up due to lack of accomplice.
In early 2022 my wife met a man in a friend's children birthday party , he being an unmarried telegu guy 4-5 yrs older then me. He is from the sales team of a company but could not get married ( or wants to get married) because he is taking care of his aged mom & aunt. My wife told me about him & also that he has sent a Facebook request which she accepted, slowly they started talking especially about places where one could get good things, since he was in bangalore for long he will provide her good information, many a times I also asked her to ask from him for guidance. In mid 2022 my wife asked him to come to our place when I was at home, it was a casual meet across coffee. but from that day I dont know why I used to get a feeling about fantasizing this guy having sex with my wife. I never spoke or let anyone know about my fantasy. I did not do anything either.
Now after this many times he will take her to places where directions were not enough , he introduced her to some of his friends & even to his mom & aunt in 1 year time many times he will take her to his friends birthday , puja . She click photos etc which she shows me & since we dont have common friends he even posts them in his Whatsapp status, in many photos they are too close physically. Now on reading this anyone will say a normal man will never allow this to happen & I should have put my foot down , shouted at them broke the relationship & if they did not listen go for divorce but maybe because of my above fantasy when ever she came to take permission/inform I will always be excited thinking that my wife is going around with a man only fearing or asking them to be careful that our close people/neighbours dont come to know as this will make tongues wag which they kept good till now. I will also read there whatsapp chats ( without her knowledge) & not all the talks will be like friends, this gave me added fantasy/excitement.
Our family relationship has not at all changed in the last 3-4 yrs she is doing all her work & we are having normal sexual relationship. But for him I see he gets a woman like a long distance wife without marrying.
Now my queries am I being abnormal? I am not gaining anything ( except fantasy excitement) . If I am so what should I do? I am in command I think I can stop it now but should I? Every one is happy & both my wife & this man's short term needs are getting fulfilled but certainly I am worried if breaking the stereotype am I inviting future uncontrolled disaster? please guide me
Ans: First, let me reassure you: having sexual fantasies that involve your partner or others is not “abnormal.” Many men and women carry fantasies around voyeurism, sharing, or imagining their spouse with someone else. It’s part of the wide spectrum of human sexuality, and it doesn’t make you broken or strange. The fact that you are self-aware and questioning it already shows emotional maturity.
That said, the important distinction is between fantasy and reality. A fantasy that stays in your mind can be stimulating and even harmless, but when parts of it start playing out in real life — as in your wife’s closeness with this man — it enters a space where the consequences can be very real and not always within your control. You’ve noticed photos, chats, physical closeness, and situations that could raise eyebrows in your social circle or create risks for your marriage. Right now, it excites you, but you are also sensing the potential for “uncontrolled disaster,” which is wise.
You’re not abnormal, but you are standing at a delicate balance point. If your wife is unaware of your fantasy and is just enjoying this man’s company innocently (or even slightly beyond that), she may not realize what lines she’s crossing in your marriage or in society’s eyes. If this continues, it could lead to misunderstandings, gossip, or emotional complications that you might not be able to manage later. On the other hand, suppressing your feelings and pretending it doesn’t matter can also leave you anxious and conflicted.
What you can do is ground yourself in clarity. Ask yourself honestly: Do I want this to remain only a fantasy, or am I open to the risk of it becoming reality? If it’s only fantasy, you need to lovingly and firmly set some boundaries with your wife about how close she can get to this man, not because you’re controlling her, but because you are protecting your marriage and family’s stability. If you find the fantasy overwhelming and confusing, you might even explore it with a therapist in a safe, confidential setting, where you can unpack these desires without fear of judgment.
You’re not abnormal, but you are human — carrying both desires and fears. What will matter now is how you choose to handle them in a way that safeguards your marriage, your children’s trust, and your own peace of mind.