'The guidance focuses only on a monogamous, heteronormative idea of what family is'
There is a stay-at-home order in her area and when it was introduced, they started to look at the restrictions to see what it meant for their family.
‘Rather than default to stay at home only with my husband, we all agreed it wasn’t ethical to leave my partner alone for an indefinite amount of time – I don’t think that complete self-isolation is mentally healthy for anyone, and I feel for those who have to quarantine without any other support.’ ‘This whole experience should make us question what “family” really means. The guidance focuses only on a monogamous, heteronormative idea of what family is.
They have agreed that this works for now but with the situation constantly changing, they may have to reevaluate it in the future. ‘This feels emotionally safest for all of us, and it’s been this way for a year. My husband and boyfriend know, respect, and actually like each other, so the three of us can comfortably hang out together. This style is also referred to as ‘kitchen table polyamory.
‘My relationship with P is different than the one I have with my husband, but it’s just as valid and important to me.’
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