A Teacher's Secret Extracurriculars

I've been in an open relationship for a year now, but let me tell you, I've never felt more alive or adventurous. My partner and I have always pushed the boundaries of our desires, but lately, there’s something else going on that’s really got my head spinning. It started with attending local kink events, where it's easy to slip into character and explore darker fantasies safely. But one night, everything changed when I met this incredibly sexy dominatrix at an event, she had these piercing eyes and a commanding presence that left me breathless just being around her. We hit it off immediately and ended up spending the night together in a private room where we explored each other's limits with intense role-play scenarios. The next day, I went to work as usual, but I couldn’t stop thinking about how much she had turned my world upside down. Her touch was electrifying, her commands were arousing, and the way she dominated me made me feel both vulnerable and powerful in ways that felt so liberating. Yet, there’s this nagging part of me worried if all these new experiences are normal or just another phase I’m going through. My relationship with my partner is solid and they’re supportive of my kink exploration, but something about the dominatrix made me feel seen in a way I’ve never been before. Is it okay to have feelings like this for someone outside of an existing committed relationship? How do I balance these intense new experiences without betraying the trust that's built up with my partner? I know I shouldn’t overthink things too much, but it feels bigger than just a fling or temporary attraction, something deeper is happening here. Anyone else ever have to deal with this kind of emotional and physical complexity? How do you manage it all while staying true to yourself and those around you?