My wife once said, this lifestyle to her was like being a mature aged student and going back to uni to get that degree you always wanted but never had or had the time to get. I think it was a good analogy, to have had relationships, sex, one night stands, gang bangs etc. then take time out, discover the true you, appreciate other people, their lives, experiences etc. and them with all that knowledge go on a new journey with confidence.
I think in the younger demographic of this lifestyle and the stereotype that the bull is young, dumb and full of cum, the cuck is a spineless wimp and a loser and the hotwife is a piece of easy meat who needs cock from anywhere she can get it, all give this lifestyle the wrong image. If done right and with respect, it can be an amazing road to travel.