Prologue
Sharing your two boyfriends with your best friend is a lot easier than it sounds.
This is something that always came naturally to me: loving people. I don't understand why people believe that it's impossible to love more than one partner at the same time. Polygamy and polygyny have existed for thousands of years, in ancient societies, all the way down to today. Millions of people in this world are polyamorous, whether by culture, personal preference, or both; do they not love each other? How obtuse must you be to become that monogamy is the only way?
If there are three people that I would give my life for, it would be my best friend, Gemma, and our two boyfriends, Alexander and Peter. Yes, we've all had ups and downs, and yes, there have been times when I was closer to -- more passionate with -- one than the other, something that we've all experienced at one point than another, but at the end of the day, we've kept it together, for five years. Love, thoughtfulness, selflessness, respect and honesty are the elements that make our relationship a successful one. I hate it when people assume that our relationship is only about sex, and is the epitome of sin, because it really isn't.
Alex is a darling, always thoughtful and a complete gentleman. He's the kind of person to drive ten kilometres to buy you your favourite ice-cream so that he can watch you be happy while you eat it. Peter is also amazing. He's quiet, and he pays great attention to detail. He has an elephant's memory when it comes to anything that Gemma and I say. To make things better, he and Alex are actually quite close, too. They became close through Gemma and I. My life is amazing with these three people, and this relationship is extremely fulfilling. Yes, we re-discover each other sometimes, and at times, I feel more in love with one than the other, but being in love is different from loving your partner. They often times go together, but aren't quite the same. Being in love is in large part, infatuation and addiction; you're addicted to the person. What's important is the love underneath, that's present when the infatuation and fireworks fade, the love that is present when you have disagreements and arguments, that strong, unconditional love, is there. That's why many relationships don't last, because people mistake being in love for having true love. That's something that I have equally for both men. It's been that way for what feels like forever.
So yes, I am happy, and I do feel loved, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
