In an exclusive and tearful interview, Kandi Burruss, star of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," has for the first time opened up about the most controversial decision of her marriage to Todd Tucker: allowing her husband to have sexual relations with other people. With a trembling voice and sorrowful eyes, Kandi confessed: "I thought I was strong enough, confident enough to do it. I thought I could control everything..."
"We talked a lot about opening up our relationship," Kandi continued, "Todd was always curious about new experiences, and I, in a moment of impulsiveness, agreed. I thought, 'Why not? We're young, we should try new things.' But I was so naive..."
Kandi recounted the "fun" nights with the third person, moments when she tried to appear comfortable and enjoy herself, but deep down inside, a feeling of insecurity and jealousy grew stronger. "I tried to ignore it," she said, "I tried to convince myself that this was just a game, that it didn't mean anything. But I was wrong..."
"Things started to change," Kandi choked up, "Todd became more distant. He no longer looked at me with the affectionate eyes he used to. He started spending more time with other women, and less time with me and the kids."
The climax of the matter was when Kandi discovered that Todd had developed real feelings for one of his lovers. "That's when I realized I had made a terrible mistake," Kandi sobbed, "I lost my husband. I destroyed my family's happiness with my own hands."
"If I could turn back time," Kandi said through tears, "I would never have allowed it to happen. I was too stupid to think I could control everything. I learned a painful lesson that, sometimes, the best things should be preserved and cherished, instead of risking trying new things."
Kandi Burruss's story is a wake-up call for all those who are considering "opening up" their relationship. Sometimes, impulsive decisions can lead to unforeseen consequences, and the price to pay can be too high.
