Increasingly, people are exploring relationship dynamics that dont adhere strictly to the one-to-one traditional model of monogamy.
One version of this is creating what is known as a ‘polycule.’
He lives with his husband of ten years and a platonic third partner.
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Together, they co-parent a child.
How do we figure out an RESP [registered education savings plan]?
How do we figure out a birth certificate?
How do we decide who’s going to take the kid where today.
Things have shifted over time as society changes and we develop different views of what is “normal.”
In the recent past, many may have stereotyped polyamory as a relationship with hookups on the side.
Why Has Polyamory Become More Popular?
Nelson agrees that open lines ofcommunicationare even more important once you add more than two into a relationship dynamic.
And how come they get the better room?
And how can you pay more attention to them?
And a lot of [that] stuff from your early childhood will get triggered in multiple partnerships.
That’s why openness is absolutely essential.
I would liken it to having roommates [or] living with family members.
Everybody knows the more people in the house, the more challenging it can be.
But also, you’re not the only one doing dishes.
That flexibility has also extended to his dating life.
There’s someone else there to help pick up the slack, so to speak.
