JAKARTA - Polyamory lifestyle may surprise some people. But for this husband and wife from Nashville, Tennessee, polyamory is not a difficult thing to do.
Matt and Carmen are fascinated by their dance teachers, Brooklyn and Keith. The two then decided to invite the dance teacher couple into their love affair.
These four people started dating, before making the relationship very 'exclusive'. Yes, they live together now, with Matt and Carmen's two children aged 6 and 3.
Although jealousy often arises between them, this is not really an obstacle in the relationship.
Carmen remembers how she and Matt first met, revealing that they had discussed the possibility of an open relationship.
“Matt and I took dance lessons last year and Brooklyn and Keith are the best people in Nashville at their field.
"We all hang out a few times, (and) it happens very quickly and is also very organic."
These polyamorous groups start dating, sometimes with their real partners or even as four.
"I think the best labels we've found so far are heterosexual four," Brooklyn said.
"Or poly-quad, or multiple pair relationships."
When the four of them moved into the living quarters together, Matt and Carmen said their children considered Brooklyn and Keith their "living godparents."
Even though they are happy, a number of obstacles often come up. Not only do they struggle with "jealousy," they also receive criticism from others.
Carmen explains: “People just assume that when you are polyamorous you like weird things. No matter what you do, people judge you. "
Despite the odds, the four of them think their lifestyles are quite worth it.
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