Wow! Yes, to every bit of this article. Their marriage is after all, their own to conduct and respect in the way they see fit. And yes, they do respect their marriage because they are not flying from each other's side but cleaving to the bond they're building. Toxic masculinity is built on one-sided 'respect' which I think translates to fear. When women have equal power they can make choices and choice is what freedom is. I would have trouble with an open marriage perhaps because I am not as evolved (or powerful) or I fear being left. But for people who make it work and are happy with their results? They have things to teach us.