Even where polygamy and polygamy are legally recognized, society may not fully accept those who live such lives. But what if a husband and wife live a consensual life that consents. Jennifer and Danielle, a couple from Richmond, Virginia, spend their lives happily finding new partners without worrying about society’s opinion. Now they live together with their family of children and dating partner Jennifer with love for each other.
After realizing that they were both interested in finding temporary partners as well as a husband and wife relationship, they decided to go and meet. This decision was made when the children were five and three years old. It was only after I got a clear understanding of this lifestyle through counseling and books that I started bringing change in my life. Even before finding partners, they participated in polygamous communities with children. The purpose was to make the children understand that this would be their new way of life.
The two soon began to find external partners. After that, we talked openly about the children and understood them. They also decided that there should be no obstacle in the family’s affairs. It used to be that one went out on dates while the other spent time with the children. None of them had any intention of having a permanent partner with them.
Many of the partners would be invited home for dinner parties etc., but the children were nowhere near them. Things started to change when Jennifer met Ty in 2018. The relationship lasted for two years. By then, the children were also close to Dy. Jennifer discussed this with the family as she wanted to bring Ty with her. The children and Daniel welcomed the decision with joy. But Daniel, Jennifer, and Ty had discussed with their individual therapists the potential problems that such a life could create. The advice they received is to maintain the relationship in a way that does not affect the safety and morale of the children in any way. Accordingly, the three began to live together with the understanding that they should act as the children’s parents. Ty started living as part of the family in 2020. With the lockdown, everyone was able to share a lot of time together. Now the children are happy to have a second father.
All three are still dating. But decisions about who should reach out to the children are only made with appropriate conviction. Children are careful not to get too close to new people. This precaution is to ensure that the children are not traumatized if they break up with such partners for any reason. The families of the three have not yet accepted this way of life. Many family members didn’t even bother to speak. But Jennifer’s response is that they are only proud of the life they have built. Jennifer says that if you talk openly about your parents’ lifestyle and different relationships in society without hiding them from your children, you can understand them and live a happy life.
English Summary: My husband and I have never hidden our polyamory from our children
