Former Marine Corps man Leo Barillas, 34, and his wife Mary, 32, from Washington, didn’t expect to fall in love with a woman who went to the gym they owned.
After Leo was based all over the world in Iraq, Sri Lanka, Korea, and North Carolina, he decided to settle down in California with Mary and open a Crossfit business.
It was at this establishment where the married couple – who have two kids – met estimator Kimberlee Slagle, 29.
Kimberlee, who has two children of her own, started attending regular Crossfit classes and became good friends with the couple.
A year later, in 2016, they formed a romantic connection and became a throuple, moving in together with all their children.
While others often comment on their unusual set-up, Leo says his height is also a topic of interest as he is shorter than both partners.
But, he says, ‘good things come in small packages’. Plus, it makes others curious as to what he’s got to offer.
‘Great things like diamonds come in small packages,’ says Leo. ‘I don’t mind being shorter than these two beautiful ladies. I think it makes others wonder what is so amazing about me.
‘Polyamory means being open and honest with who we are,’ he added. ‘We love more than one person and embrace that even though it is beyond the social norm.
‘Honestly, it is not very different from a traditional two-person relationship, we have a special relationship with each of our partners that we love and cherish and together we have a throuple.’
Leo, Mary, and Kim acknowledge that their relationship might be a little out of the ordinary, but being a throuple allows them to live their best life.
Jealousy can sometimes be an issue but the three always air their grievances to come to a solution and move forward.
They share pictures of their family on social media and Leo is proud to have his two taller partners on his arm
He said: ‘We chat a lot about the future but find that living in the moment one day at a time is what is best for our family and us.
‘Things can change so swiftly. Living in the here and now is what makes life worth living.’
Though they haven’t had any particularly negative experiences, they are met with lots of questions as people are curious about their lifestyle.
But the throuple don’t mind so much and are dedicated to having a healthy relationship.
‘Open communication is key to any successful relationship, no matter the type,’ added Leo.
‘Disregard any negative comments about this lifestyle, because it is perfectly ok to love many.’
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/17/marine-corps-man-in-a-throuple-with-taller-wife-and-girlfriend-thinks-it-makes-him-more-attractive-to-people-10933291/
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