Three is a Party

Relationships and Norms

How is a loving relationship defined? Explicitly between two individuals? Is it polyamorous to go beyond that limit?

If one's loved ones don't fit within the mold of the nominal nuclear pairs we all expected to find ourselves in, is that something to be ashamed of, or something to hide from your family and friends?

Is it necessary to conform to heteronormative standards to be happy? Can you be happy and not conform to societal, gender, or sexual norms?

Breaking Out

This webpage seeks to present the lifestyle of a triad, or throuple. It is built by a happy, stable triad. We hope to represent not a "lifestyle" or "sexual identity" that we use as an identity; think of it like how a married couple are partners. In a triad, there's one more partner. No more, no less; it doesn't inform who we are.

This isn't us: this is a sample image from Google. But it could be us. Or it could be a group of colleagues. Being in a triad isn't about kink. It's about sharing life.

What's This About?

Herein we answer some Frequently Asked Questions about being a triad, including misconceptions we have faced. We showcase some Triad Representation in popular culture, because it is relatively rare to find, and share Our Own Story.

But Why a Triad?

Let's lay it out:

Having three people in a relationship presents many benefits:

  • More love

  • More support

  • More varied interests and hobbies

  • Lessened per capital financial, etc. burdens (we live in a utilitarian society!)

  • and more!

But it also presents new challenges:

  • More individuals to love

  • More loved ones who need support

  • Necessarily expanded comfort zones for wants and needs

  • Communication is an order of magnitude more complex

  • and more...

But for us it's worth it. Hopefully we can show you how.