Throuples (when three isn’t a crowd)
Summary
Guardian journalist Kitty Drake explores the realities of thrupple relationships, featuring a happy trio in Mexico and a cautionary tale from a woman in Marseille. The episode examines the dynamics of three-way partnerships, including sleeping arrangements, jealousy management, and the "unicorn" dynamic where a third person joins an established couple. Guests discuss the intense highs and lows of such relationships, while also addressing public skepticism following Lindy West's memoir.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction to the thrupple story
Rachel, Casey, and Aaron's wedding ceremony
Family reactions and the Guardian feature
Defining thrupples vs polyamory and the unicorn
Rachel and Aaron's history and opening their relationship
Casey's background and meeting the couple
The first date and moving in together
Sleeping arrangements and scheduling date nights
Conflict resolution and the 'asshole rule'
The Lindy West memoir controversy and coercion fears
Polyamory purity tests and messy love
Thrupples with children and jealousy issues
Host's personal view on safety and thrupples
Sponsorship: Payocity operational burrito
Caitlyn's story: meeting the couple in Marseille
Deterioration of the relationship and jealousy
The breakup and the 'sex toy' comment
Reflections on equality and future thrupples
Closing credits and sign-off
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