Woman's husband supported her relationship with another married woman
Writer Leah Hamilton opened up about her open relationship and how she fell in love with a mom at her children's school.
Many people have always viewed monogamy as the only relationship type that is acceptable, but in certain cultures, this has not always been the case.
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In the last few years, individuals have come to realise that non-monogamous relationships are just as valid as monogamous ones.
It is important to note that non-monogamous does not mean cheating.
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Brook.org.uk defines it as: "An openly non-monogamous relationship is one where partners agree that they want to be together and are open and honest about the fact that they have other partners. For this reason, it is also sometimes referred to as ethical non-monogamy."
There are also various kinds of non-monogamous relationships like polyamory and open relationships.
One writer, Leah Hamilton, recently wrote about her experience in an open relationship and how her husband supported her after she and her girlfriend broke up.
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Hamilton met her husband while they were at university and have always been in an open relationship, but after they got married and had kids, it got more difficult for her to express that side of her sexuality because she was too busy focusing on other things.
That was until she met another married woman at her kids' school and they both realised they were interested in each other in a romantic way.
As the days wore on, it became clear that it was more than just physical chemistry. I had no idea whether my husband would support me if I wanted to connect with her — not just as a hookup, but as an actual relationship. This was a new step for us.
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After both consulting their husbands about the relationship and them saying it was fine, they pursued their romantic relationship.
The relationship grew quickly and for two years the women were happy, until it became clear that it wouldn't last.
It was also unpredictable, too intense, and ultimately unbalancing. My girlfriend and I were both very emotional, and we clashed in ways that slowly tore away at us. It was a fun relationship, but not a healthy one. The breakup was inevitable.
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After the break-up, Leah luckily had a wonderful support system in her husband as he consoled her as she was working through the heartbreak.
I cried every day for weeks. My husband patiently delivered chocolate-chip cookies and red wine to me as I lay in bed. He listened to my sorrow and hugged me. He took care of our children and the household more than usual.
Through this experience, Leah said that she had learnt so much more about herself, her husband, and their relationship.
While she was dating her ex, he was happy for her and when times got tough, he was there for her. She believes her husband is the best person she knows.
The couple have been together for 12 years and it seems like they are still going strong, no matter what.
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