Would this couple really be considered Poly? It seems like what they have is an open marriage. Thats the difference. He said he doesn't have a committed girlfriend etc. So thats just a open marriage. Poly is commitment with a second woman, third or fourth.

Great Interview!

Open relationship. At least they’re honest.

I think the only thing that makes this work is the husband knows that he will NEVER meet another woman that would love him unconditionally like that and stay. For her, I think she's not being totally honest about her feelings, but in the end she comfortable that he won't leave because she's giving him everything he wants. She's put on a little weight too. I wonder if she has insecurities about that. I guess they both benefit in a way. It's scary to believe that this is becoming the new norm.

This definetly not poly

Great interview Eric.. he’s a good dude..

This is not fair to the husband. He is been denied of the the intimacy a wife in a loving relation could give him. Sex is more than physical for a married couple it means more closeness. She also my have to see a doctor to see if there is something wrong with her. He should go for poligamy and let his needs be satistisfy. There is nothing more frustratating to live and sleep in the same bed with your wife but be denied intimacy. At his age he don't have to go about looking for a hook ups, that"s for teenagers.

These labels are too much! She is aroused by men who meet her emotionally, this is normal especially if you have experienced trauma! Her husband just doesn’t turn her on and instead of being honest they have allowed him to go elsewhere. Because half of him is better than no one. Kmt

This is a great interview but i have so many questions. Like if his wife was not A sexual, would he still be cool with the relationship.

I just want to thank you all for having this discussion in the light... It has truly helped me open my mind and heart!! I was on a ledge and didn't know where to turn or what to think, I have a little more clarity and understanding now!!! ❤❤❤

Their story is so unique

I just received knowledge on asexual people. I now understand why the wife is ok with an open marriage or poly relationship. Interesting

He was a trainwreck

This is a Regular thing now everybody got other people might as well let them meet each other

It should be obvious to even the most amateur observer,, that monogamy does not come natural to the human species (although there are a few animals species on this planet, where monogamy does come naturally. But human beings aren’t one of them). Although Long-term pair bonding does occur within the human species. it doesn’t necessarily mean,, monogamy. Down through human history, diverse cultures throughout the world practiced different relationship styles. Including polygyny, polyandry, polygamy, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy. Where there is consent there is no cheating. Legal government/state controlled or religious controlled or mandated Marriage,, is a made-up concept. It does not exist in nature. But as I mentioned,, pair bonding does comes natural to the human species..

So in essence they are a poly couple because she is asexual. How do they feel about their own child becoming poly as an adult if he wants to? I've had so many conversations about this over the years and even those in traditional poly marriages say there's a serious impact on the children if the women and children are not treated equally🤔 The West is not conducive for this dynamic especially where children are concerned.