Have you ever heard of a “Throuple?” I’m not sure if the Today show coined the term, but that’s where I was introduced to it, with a segment that featured non-traditional relationships. A “Throuple” is a couple that consists of 3 people—in this case 2 girls and a guy.
Not only do these folks share a home, but all three sleep in the same bed! If that wasn’t complicated enough, there are 3 children involved from a multitude of partner combinations, plus another on the way.
Brooke Shedd, one of the mothers, claims: “Our kids are more well-rounded, because there are three different styles of parenting that they deal with every day.”
Call me provincial, but children don’t need 3 parents, they need two—a mother and a father, ideally the biological ones that created them. Any time folks deviate from that plan, tragedy is far more likely to occur.
I feel strongly that we must look to Scripture as our guide. God is very clear about what relationships are healthy. When a man and a woman are married only to each other and are committed to raising the children they produce, the likelihood of family harmony isn’t perfect, but it’s much higher.
Living as a “throuple” with multiple partners, unmarried, all having relations indiscriminately with each other is dangerous—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
If people want to live in a group setting, that’s their choice, and everyone has free will. I, however, wouldn’t share my man with anyone, under any circumstances and I think it’s absolutely perverse.
The man is using these women and would cheat on them in a heartbeat if the opportunity presented itself and vice versa. When the bonds of monogamy are broken, how can there be any trust or security? Where is the love, the commitment, the decency? Odds are high that the “throuple” won’t go the distance.
Is this wife swapping? Sounds like it’s only about sex to them.
swapping is more of a one night stand situation, I think? Where two couples trade partners for the night. These people are living together long term as one whole couple and all 3 go to bed with each other.
How is this legal with children in the home? Somebody will call CPS if it’s on national TV.
I don’t know if it’s breaking any civil laws. They certainly will be under intense scrutiny now. I don’t like people calling the authorities unless kids are truly being abused. They don’t seem like evil people, but it’s weird for sure.
Religious freaks like you are the problem. I bet you’ve never had a good lay in your entire life. You are an old hag that lives in a bubble. Lighten up, enjoy life, have fun. God is a myth, get over it.
Actually, the problem here is the confusion a situation like this causes for the children. Whether you believe in God or not, a child needs a stable home with one Mom and one Dad who parent with consistency and love for their children and the family. Most of America lives in the same “bubble” you say this blogger inhabits. She’s not the freak.
I agree that the focus should be on the children. I never intended for it to be a debate about God.
If they are married or even claiming to be man and wife (wives) which in our state is a common law marriage, isnt it just polygamy which is illegal?
And I have noticed it is nincompoop women falling for this garbage…… it is A OK for a man to have many wives but heaven forbid the tables are turned. I understand somewhat if polygamy is practiced in someone’s religion I am not going to knock a religious belief, but this isnt about their religion.
As for Proud Atheist up here… use your REAL NAME if you have an opinion don’t hide behind a screen. If you feel as you do, show who you are. But you wont, because that means you would have to defend what youre saying in an intelligent manner.. You cant handle opposing viewpoints without some made up name to troll a blogger who has her own beliefs.
This is a decent and good blogger who in my experience if you think differently or have a different opinion, won ‘t chastise you, she reads, ponders and responds, she doesnt attack as you did.
I’m not sure why the atheist was so enraged. To me, it seemed like a very far-out situation that was unhealthy and extreme. I do let people comment anonymously, but I’d prefer everyone kept it civil. I have no problem with opposing views. We can all learn from each other. I don’t, however, want to fight for no reason.
Polygamy is—and should be—illegal. It’s not a safe or sane environment. Look at all the people who have fled those cults with horror stories. Anyone defending “throuples” or whatever it’s called is very misguided.