Show notes
The Proposal at the Triad Date (00:00:02) Dr. Rachel shares the story of a joint proposal to Aaron before their commitment ceremony.Living in Florida (00:02:05) The throuple discusses their current living situation in Florida and societal perceptions of their relationship.The Origin of Their Relationship (00:03:51) Rachel recounts how they met in August 2019 while living in Mexico and the quick connection formed.Moving in Together (00:04:40) The throuple shares their decision to move in together after just 12 days of knowing each other.Navigating Relationship Dynamics (00:06:48) Discussion about the intentionality behind their relationship and the importance of communication.Long-Distance Phase (00:08:40) They describe the long-distance aspect of their relationship before officially moving in together.Adjusting to Co-Habitation (00:09:42) The challenges faced while adapting to living together in a small space and unpacking personal items.Coping with COVID-19 (00:13:34) The throuple reflects on how COVID-19 impacted their relationship while living together.Finding a Bigger Living Space (00:15:02) They discuss their decision to move to a larger home in Florida to accommodate their working needs.Buying a House Together (00:16:56) The unique experience of purchasing a home as a throuple and the legal considerations involved.Planning the Wedding (00:18:34) The throuple shares their thoughts on the significance of their wedding and the planning process.Joint Proposal Surprise (00:20:09) Discussion about the surprise joint proposal planned for Rachel's birthday, including escape room details.Engagement Ring Discovery (00:24:01) Rachel found Jennifer's Pinterest ring board, leading to the selection of an appropriate engagement ring.Aaron's Proposal Inclusion (00:24:43) Jennifer and Casey planned a joint proposal for Aaron to ensure he felt included in their commitment.Destination Wedding Planning (00:27:02) The throuple discusses their destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta and the challenges of family acceptance.Wedding Ceremony Insights (00:30:12) Details about their wedding ceremony, including vows and officiation by Aaron's brother.Navigating Relationship Dynamics (00:31:53) Exploration of the challenges and conversations that shaped their unique relationship structure over time.Holiday Celebrations Approach (00:35:40) Discussion on how they celebrate holidays, balancing family traditions with personal priorities.Strengthening Dyad Relationships (00:38:20) Focus on enhancing individual relationships within the throuple through dedicated date nights.Initiating Date Nights (00:38:41) The idea of date nights emerged from a poly zoom call during COVID.Maintaining Weekly Date Nights (00:39:24) They continue weekly date nights, even during COVID, with various activities to keep the connection alive.First International Vacation Plans (00:40:17) Rachel and Casey plan their first international vacation to Bali, highlighting personal interests within the throuple.Evolving Relationship Dynamics (00:41:09) The throuple discusses evolving feelings of security and confidence in their relationships over time.Enjoying Alone Time (00:42:05) They share the joy of alone time, appreciating personal space amidst their close living situation.Closing Remarks and Thanks (00:42:30) Jennifer thanks Rachel and Aaron for sharing their insights on throuple logistics and dynamics.Podcast Outro (00:42:51) The host encourages listeners to like, subscribe, and share the podcast for more engaging content.Follow Triad and True:https://www.instagram.com/triadandtrue/EP#129: Sex & Intimacy in a Triadhttps://youtu.be/8ZQfq9O-B-4Follow Jen:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast/
