One day I asked what someone’s relationship status was, and they said “I have a girlfriend but she’s been missing and is presumed dead, so I don’t know if getting another GF would be cheating”. It’s at that moment when I realized how complicated relationship statuses can get. Like that Seinfeld episode where the guy is in a coma so he lends his girlfriend to another guy.
That doesn’t seem that complicated. Just functional polyamory.
Ever had a fight with your spouse or disagreement on managing a home? That’s a single AB connection, you add 1 more person to that it goes from one possible conflict to three possible conflicts. AB, AC, BC. I see that as complicated.
more complex yes, but more hands in the family unit and structure between the other two can be a really nice perk too. when conflict happens, you have someone else you love who knows your partner and relationship who can bridge the gap and give perspective.
Yeah, more rare than complicated.