Is three-way love possible?

[markie26]

I am a 26 year old single gal who just recently ran into an old friend of mine from high school. *We had lunch together, and when the topic of our personal lives came up, she revealed that she just moved in with a married couple and that she, the husband and wife all share a 100% unhibited 3-way relationship. *She claims that all three of them are equally "in love" with each other and intend on being together forever. *She could tell right away how skeptical I was, and yet she was so sincere when she said how much all three of them were in love with each other. *They are all in their mid-twenties with no children. *She honestly believes that this will last forever, but I personally don't see how this can last long term. *Call me pessimistic, but I think this is doomed from the start. *Has anyone experienced or know anyone who was involved in a 3-way relationship that was much more than just sex? *Does such an arrangement really have a chance of lasting over the long haul?

[oberon]

I'd say anything is possible.

As Tease's sig says, "Just because it isn't right for you, doesn't mean it isn't right for someone else."

I'd think that having a relationship involving three people might bring more baggage, but it could bring more support as well.

I wish them the best.

[WallyLlama]

No experience with it, unfortunately.

But I'd say very possible and no less strange or exotic than some of the other relationships I've been around... it really just depends on the parties involved... their maturity, their needs and desires.

If they each truly know what they want they are miles past many couples! That they want this sort of relationship is secondary to the fact that they have clear expectations from it. They may do just fine!

[Rawbob]

My partner and I attempted a 24/7 triad relationship for a few months....and it did not work out.

The "3rd" was more attracted to, and "in love" with my partner, and was making an attempt to "love" me.....but, as time went on, it became more andmore difficult for him to keep up the act...it got a bit messy.

That said, one can NEVER say NEVER....so is it possible for 3 people to love each other equally...i would say yes.

Now, my only final points here are factual:
1) the gal who "joined" the married couple will ALWAYS be the 3rd. She's not married, has no rights or protections that come with traditional marriage....and so down the line, that may come up as a very big issue.
2) Being young folk, they are probably enjoying this alternative lifestyle...but what do they tell their boss or co-workers when they are all out, "Hi, this is my wife sally, and our 3rd, kathy?" He can't say my "wife and my other wife" ....so the 3rd will over time know her place as just that 3rd!

Well....if it's just sex, thats great...but i'd be interested in following this 3-way...can u keep us updated?