I've been single for a long time, and while I'd like to share my life with someone, the idea of sharing my space with anyone other than my cat makes me a little antsy. It's not that I don't want a partner - that's different. But the thought of truly merging lives and being part of each other's day-to-day, all day, forever? That feels a little claustrophobic.
The Guardian's Saturday magazine is looking for throuples to talk honestly about the experience of love and commitment. We're particularly interested in talking to throuples living together under one roof, as well as throuples who are raising children as a unit of three parents. Is it easier to manage childcare duties when there are more adults in the room? Or more difficult? It is important that all parties agree to being featured.
You've been together for a while now, and it feels right. Really right. The sleepovers have become more frequent, you've got a drawer at their place, and you find yourself daydreaming about Sunday mornings together without the rush to get home. The question keeps surfacing in those quiet moments: Should we move in together? It's exciting, isn't it? But also terrifying. Because while your heart might be saying "absolutely," there's this little voice wondering if you're truly ready for this next step.
