A New Level of Freedom

So I've been in an open relationship with my partner Emma for about a year now. We're both in our 30s and have always been sexually adventurous. When we started, it was mainly about exploring fantasies together, but things have evolved quite naturally. Recently, I decided to go even further by experimenting with CNC (consensual non-consent) roleplay. It all started when Emma suggested we try something new during our last date night out. She mentioned this idea of me being a bit more aggressive, taking control in ways that were previously off-limits. We agreed it would be fun to explore, so I dressed up provocatively and made sure the room was dimly lit. As the evening progressed, I acted as if I wanted Emma to give me something she didn't want to, a necklace from her collection, actually, which held sentimental value. She pretended to resist at first, but you could tell she was getting into it too. It felt exhilarating and intense; there was this electric tension in the air that we hadn't experienced before. What surprised me most about our roleplay wasn't just how much I enjoyed being assertive or how turned on Emma looked when acting reluctant. It was seeing her relax and surrender to it so completely afterward, opening up to a new kind of intimacy with me. Now here's the thing: after we finished playing out this scenario, Emma shared that she found it incredibly freeing and liberating, which made me wonder if I'm pushing our boundaries too far. But then again, isn't all healthy relationship growth about trying new things together? So here's my confession: I've been experimenting with more assertive roleplay in an open relationship setting. It’s exciting but also leaves me wondering if there are limits we shouldn’t cross even when both parties are consenting. What do you think? Am I the asshole for taking things further, or is it just part of exploring together as adults?