Open Quotes

“She molded herself into the woman society said (and Brian agreed) she was supposed to be, only to get the backhanded message that her uptight ways were boring and priggish.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage

“That dichotomy, in which the male half of a partnership wants a kitten in the kitchen and a tiger in the bedroom, is incredibly emotionally draining and confusing for women, whether they’re married or not.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage

“They were living proof that even the happiest and most sexually satisfied couples aren’t immune to outside desires.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage

“Science tells us that monogamy is not part of our biological makeup, yet we pursue it vehemently, even as people everywhere fail miserably at it.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage

“Herein lies the rub: If, out of the blue, you have an experience that not only wakes you up, but also reminds you of what you used to enjoy, it's tricky to go back to sleep.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage

“But could we really sleep with other people and still be okay?”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage

“Their marriage was a revelation to me. Most people do want something new and different, but the question is whether they can be honest about it, instead of repressing their urges or cheating. When I thought about Clayton and Samantha’s relationship, it hit me all over again: It’s not about sex; it’s about honesty.”
― Jenny Block, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage