Intresting comment Julie.
Why wouldn't you take care of yourself, just for yourself or as Julie also stated for your SO.
I stopped taking care of myself when I was married because I was treated badly and I was miserable. But I don't think that is the case with the people here who have said that.
Perhaps when getting into swinging there is a spark that is relit. I know I started to carry myself differently. Not taking better care of myself, just feeling different about myself. Hard to put into words I guess.
Your spouse or SO loves you inspite of flaws. This is what makes people content.
But others you don't know or are meeting for the first time will often make a decision off of first impressions. Therefore you want to be the best you that you can be.
I don't know really, just trying out my thoughts and see what flys.
Your friend,
Prettylady