I’m married with kids but my husband has a girlfriend & I have a boyfriend – to stop jealous fights we schedule sex
A polyamorous couple who each have a second partner outside of the marriage have revealed they’ve had to draw up a sex schedule.
Bruno Cordisc and Kel Macettare met as teenagers and have been together for nearly two decades.
Over time, they experimented with opening up their relationship to new partners.
And then they each met someone new.
Bruno found a connection with Jennifer Faria and Kel started up a romance with Diego Machado.
Now the four have built an arrangement together based on respect, communication, and clear agreements.
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With four adults under one roof, as well as two teenage children - Henry, 19, and 13-year-old Hector - the family has found an unusual but effective way to manage household life.
A chart has been stuck to the fridge that outlines daily chores.
And an adults-only schedule plans the four adults’ intimate encounters.
From Monday to Friday, Bruno and Kel have time to focus on each other in their home.
But from Friday until Sunday, Bruno and Kel take some space to focus on their other relationships.
“Kel is with Diego and I’m with Jennifer,” Bruno said.
“Sometimes, we all enjoy time together too.
“Kel and I have an intense chemistry and we’re intimate every day.
“We really miss each other and feel that strong need - it’s healthy and mutual.
“Since we dedicate weekends to our other partners, it builds up the anticipation and desire between us during the week.”
The sex schedule came about after Kel started to feel left out due to Bruno and Jennifer spending a lot of time together in the beginning.
By having things planned, the couple felt more balanced and organised.
It even helped Bruno and Kel to improve aspects of their personal relationship.
Kel said: “In the beginning, Jennifer was spending a lot of time with Bruno, and I felt like we were losing our private connection.
“That’s when we came up with the sex schedule, so everyone could stay organised and things could feel more balanced.
“It really helped improve both our communication and our sex life.
“Unexpected things can happen such as one of us might be travelling or unavailable, but it’s never really a problem.
“We just adjust, find something else to do, and if it doesn’t work out that’s fine too - we always find a way.
“These moments don’t disrupt us because everyone gets along and handles change calmly.
“Honestly, I even enjoy the time alone with Bruno - it helps keep our original relationship exciting.”
All four involved in the relationship feel that having a schedule helps to keep things exciting.
What is polyamory?
Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of all parties.
It can refer to relationships where one person has multiple partners or spouses, or where all parties are in a relationship with each other, for example in a throuple.
According to You Gov, 6.8% of people in the UK have been in a polyamorous relationship.
The family, who live in Florianópolis, Brazil, sometimes go to motels or rent a home to have privacy in their different couples.
And when all four of them are in the house, they split off into separate rooms.
In their couples, they are never too physical in front of each other as they consider it to be rude.
Kel said: “When we want more freedom to try something different, we go to a motel or rent a house to throw a small party.
“When all four of us are home, we split into separate rooms.
“I stay with Diego, and Bruno stays with Jennifer.
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“We’re also careful not to be too physical in front of others.
“We think it’s rude to be making out or doing anything intimate when people are around.”