Both sweet and very real. I love how you frame the throuple as something specific. An end in itself — not a thing whose “real” fate is to be broken into its parts. I’m thinking of how you wouldn’t have worked one on one with the guy; you only saw your connection within the context of the four of you together. It’s a lovely endorsement for diversifying relationship structures without romanticizing.
Thanks Brenden. I’ve had a lot of time to sit with my thoughts about it all and am so grateful for them for how they’ve shaped me today! 🥰 romantic but clear eyed
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Aidan, and thank you for coordinating the telling of this narrative, Jerry. I can relate to this so deeply, even down to the STI testing in Harlem after moving to NYC from the Midwest, fresh out of college. This really helped me today, thank you.
Thank you for such a warm and beautiful story. I really enjoyed reading it. I’m also grateful for the reminder of how important real communication is. Sometimes I forget, and your words brought it back to me in the best way.
Wishing you a wonderful wedding and endless happiness ahead ❤️
what a beautiful essay!! these are the stories and relationships I love to read 😍 thank you for writing this, and congratulations on your gorgeous wedding plans!! sending virtual leis and aloha your way 🌸🌊✨
This is quite a sweet story, despite the break-up - it's clear-eyed, sounds like everyone was honest, and communication was good if maybe not perfect (no such thing). Casual(ish) relationships can prepare us for more foundational ones later - thanks for sharing your story, Aidan - and Jerry for hosting.
Both sweet and very real. I love how you frame the throuple as something specific. An end in itself — not a thing whose “real” fate is to be broken into its parts. I’m thinking of how you wouldn’t have worked one on one with the guy; you only saw your connection within the context of the four of you together. It’s a lovely endorsement for diversifying relationship structures without romanticizing.
Thanks Brenden. I’ve had a lot of time to sit with my thoughts about it all and am so grateful for them for how they’ve shaped me today! 🥰 romantic but clear eyed
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Aidan, and thank you for coordinating the telling of this narrative, Jerry. I can relate to this so deeply, even down to the STI testing in Harlem after moving to NYC from the Midwest, fresh out of college. This really helped me today, thank you.
Thank you for such a warm and beautiful story. I really enjoyed reading it. I’m also grateful for the reminder of how important real communication is. Sometimes I forget, and your words brought it back to me in the best way.
Wishing you a wonderful wedding and endless happiness ahead ❤️
what a beautiful essay!! these are the stories and relationships I love to read 😍 thank you for writing this, and congratulations on your gorgeous wedding plans!! sending virtual leis and aloha your way 🌸🌊✨
Such a wonderful endorsement, Rachel! Thanks for reading and supporting the writing at The Queer Love Project.
This is quite a sweet story, despite the break-up - it's clear-eyed, sounds like everyone was honest, and communication was good if maybe not perfect (no such thing). Casual(ish) relationships can prepare us for more foundational ones later - thanks for sharing your story, Aidan - and Jerry for hosting.