A Long-Term Secret from the Closet

I've been in a long-term relationship with my partner for five years now. We've had our ups and downs but generally have a good, stable connection. This week has felt incredibly boring to me though, like we're stuck in a rut. I've been feeling neglected both emotionally and sexually. Last night was the tipping point; we were laying in bed when suddenly an old urge resurfaced. I confessed that ever since our first date, I'd had fantasies about roleplaying with another person present. The idea of her watching us or being involved somehow turned me on from the start but it's never come up until now. My partner was shocked and a bit hurt initially, but we talked through it and realized this isn't something to hide forever in a relationship. We agreed to explore some consensual trios together as part of our ongoing open communication. It feels like a huge step towards reigniting the passion we both crave.