The dating world in 2017 is more open-minded than ever before, with many people rejecting the traditional ideas of monogamy for something more free-spirited.
Some singletons are opting to enter triad relationships, dating two people at once instead of having a single partner.
In an eye-opening Whisper thread, people in three-person relationships have revealed what it’s really like to have more than one partner.
One person said she has had ‘multiple fantasies fulfilled’ since inviting another man into a relationship with her husband.
But not all triad relationships are successful, as one man said he was jealous of his wife’s love for her boyfriend.
Below FEMAIL reveals the surprising confessions from people who got into triad relationships…
Jealousy: One husband in a polyamorous relationship finds it difficult to accept his wife’s love of her boyfriend
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Three’s company: This three-person relationship works well because none of the girlfriends get lonely
Accepted: This person was worried that their family wouldn’t accept their relationship, but they were supportive
Drama: After a break up, this person didn’t know which of their partners to stay together with
Fulfilled: This wife is very pleased to be in a three-person relationship because her fantasies have been fulfilled
Happy place: This person enjoyed having two people to share downtime and watch movies with
Lonely: This person was left with no company when the other two people in their relationship went on holiday without them
Expanding: This three-person relationship could get even bigger as the husband suggested inviting another woman into the arrangement
Two mums: The daughter of one of the people in this three-person relationship treats her parent’s girlfriend like another mother
Three’s not a crowd: This person said they always had someone to keep them company
It’s complicated: One woman didn’t want her girlfriend to have a baby with her partner
Relationship problems: This woman gets jealous of her boyfriend and their girlfriend spending time together alone
Bromance: The two men in this three-way relationship enjoy spending time together away from their girlfriend
The new normal: This parent of three children didn’t think they’d ever end up in a throuple
It works for them: This couple have passed the one-year mark as a three-person relationship
Spicing things up: This couple say their life has been more interesting since adding a third person to their relationship
Bragging: This man was pretty pleased with himself for having not one but two girlfriends
Looking forward: This three-person couple have even discussed the possibility of having children together
Communication is key: Like in any relationship, the different parties bring different qualities to the table
In love: This person is very happy and in love with their boyfriend and girlfriend but is scared to tell anyone about it