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.
Yeah, more uncommon than complicated.
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.