Love is a phenomenon that stretches far and wide—and some people have a relationship structure that proves it. spoke to married couple Leah and Tim Folta about their open relationship, now turned polyamorous, and how they work daily to stay on the same page while pursuing a relationship structure they say is "enriching". Leah and Tim, 33 and 36, respectively, have been together for 11 years, in an open relationship for three, and polyamorous for one.
There are many shades of "ethical non-monogamy," the umbrella under which both open relationships and polyamory lie. While open relationships have traditionally focused on sexual non-exclusivity, polyamory usually involves non-exclusivity in romance and intimacy as well—and all of these relationship structures are based on the consent of all parties involved. Terms shift and expand as time passes, and Leah and Tim have adapted their relationship titles to reflect what they feel is best for them and what they want.
It all started, though, with a simple curiosity about . "Our relationships with other people were never because of a lack with each other," Leah said. "We love each other so much, romantically and as friends, and have a happy sex life.
We're both just adventurous extroverts who feel that, if you only get to live one life, this is the way we want to do it." Like the terms of their relationship, Leah and Tim's rules around their relationship structure have evolved, too. While they used to have many rules, they said gr.