We’re a throuple raising young children together — here’s why we’re more responsible than regular parents
Good parents just might come in threes.
An “inseparable” throuple who raise three children together say they’re more responsible than regular moms and dads.
Frank Eric Blackcloud II, 40, Tatyana Brown, 33, and Lexi Bowman, 26, live under one roof with kids Oliver, 13, Sage, 7, and Naiomi, 5.
“Lexi came into our lives in the summer of 2025,” Tatyana told What’s The Jam about their unconventional arrangement.
Eric, who works in pest control, and tattoo artist Tatyana first met 11 years ago as friends before falling in love.
After Tatyana opened up about being bisexual, the couple cautiously explored non-monogamy – eventually meeting dog groomer Lexi and deciding to build a life together.
“Any time you step outside of what people are used to, there’s going to be a learning curve,” Tatyana said.
The throuple insists they provide a more stable, supportive and prosperous home for their three children in San Diego, California.
Tatyana leads in the kitchen, Lexi takes care of the garden, and Eric handles heavier maintenance and keeps the house pest-free.
School runs and homework are managed by Tatyana and Lexi.
“Finances are a shared responsibility,” Tatyana told What’s The Jam. “We’re currently in the process of formalizing that even further with a joint account.”
Tatyana and Eric were raising their three children before welcoming Lexi into the fold as a quasi-step-parent.
“When Lexi first met the kids, it was intentionally low-pressure,” Tatyana said. “It wasn’t framed as a big announcement or major event.”
“Over time, as she showed up consistently and calmly, their comfort grew organically,” she added. “The first meetings weren’t dramatic. They were normal, which is exactly what we wanted.”
Tatyana insists the relationship has made her more emotionally accountable – and even strengthened her bond with Eric.
“Being in a polyamorous relationship has forced me to become more emotionally accountable,” she explained. “In monogamy, it was easier to sit in my feelings quietly or push them aside. Now, I can’t hide from them.”
It’s also made her feel less pressure when it comes to Eric’s well-being.
“There’s also a different kind of support,” she dished. “I don’t feel like I have to carry the entire emotional weight of my partner’s happiness alone, and he doesn’t carry mine alone either.”
“Polyamory, for us, feels more intentional,” she concluded. “It requires more honesty, more self-reflection, and more communication. It’s not easier, but it feels fuller.”
