After all, research has pointed to swinging correlating to happier marriages and life satisfaction. Swinging can add excitement to a couples relationship when they have a solid foundation of trust and connection, Dr. Nelson says.

Can a open marriage work?

Certainly, an open relationship cannot save a marriage, says Taormino. In fact, if there are existing conflicts, power struggles, and other issues in a relationship when you open up a monogamous relationship, those will become magnified times ten.