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And lastly, “My partner and I had been part of the adult lifestyle scene for over 20 years before we met our ‘someone.’ He met her first, and they dated for over a year before I ever met her. I love him more every day, and she is the most amazing woman in the world. I look forward to growing old with both of them at my side. Eight years later, between us, we share seven kids with six grandparents who spoil them rotten. Our workplaces have each recognized our long list of dependents, and extended benefits and support. Our neighbors are wonderful. Our biggest challenges are with school and other parents. We continue to have an open relationship and take turns with date nights.”
“I’ve had a separate committed relationship with two men and a woman for over 10 years. Our partners are an extended part of our family. Our kids have met our partners, and we’ve even gone on vacations with the kids and our partners. They have more aunties and uncles who love them and support them in ways that are hard to describe. This did not happen overnight, and although the kids didn’t blink an eye, our parents did blink and then some, until they got to know each of us and the other families. Now the three grandpas go on fishing trips with my husband, our kids, and with one of my partners. When our oldest turned 21 just two years ago, our family of 48, including siblings, nieces, nephews, and partners, spent a week laughing, dancing, and celebrating life in Hawaii. My niece complains that her parents need to get partners, too, so they can have more fun. We never take each other for granted, and we never go to bed angry. It takes work. It takes communication. It takes organization and planning. It takes trust. It takes love.”
—Anonymous
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ajanibazile/throuple-stories
