Ne-Yo has candidly shared the guidelines his girlfriends are expected to follow, while also clarifying that he does not adhere to a sense of ‘ownership’ in his polyamorous relationships.
Today, more people are exploring various relationship dynamics beyond traditional monogamy. Whether choosing to remain unattached, entering into open or polyamorous relationships, individuals are increasingly seeking what best aligns with their happiness and comfort.
Ne-Yo, known for hits like ‘So Sick,’ has embraced polyamory and disclosed that he currently has four girlfriends.
In a conversation on The Angie Martinez Show, the 45-year-old artist addressed the frequent inquiry he encounters about whether his four girlfriends are permitted to date others besides him.
He offered a definitive response to this question.
The singer explained that this is a question he hears “all the damn time,” leading him to clarify that his girlfriends are not allowed to date outside of their relationship with him, but the reasoning behind it might surprise some.
Ne-Yo elaborated: “When I started seeing these women, I never demanded exclusivity from them; they volunteered it.
“They approached me and expressed a desire to be exclusive with me. I made it clear that their exclusivity to me did not require my exclusivity to them. They understood and agreed.”
“‘Alright then, since you’re offering exclusivity and I’m accepting it, there are certain rules you’ll need to follow,” he added.
However, Ne-Yo emphasized that he does not believe in ‘ownership.’
He acknowledged he would be naive to think he could be “the only person someone else finds attractive or wants to be with,” and if a situation arises where one of his girlfriends is interested in someone else, “it’s open for discussion.”
“However, in this relationship, I’m the leader, and my decision is final. If I say ‘no,’ then it’s a ‘no,’ and you can either accept it or leave,” he explained.
Ne-Yo further clarified that while he technically can date and have sexual encounters outside of his four girlfriends, he is currently content without doing so.
“There are no random encounters; everything is discussed,” he stated.
But what exactly is polyamory?
Polyamory is defined as “the philosophy and practice of loving multiple people at the same time in an open, honest way. It emphasizes choice regarding the number of partners one can choose instead of adhering to social norms such as monogamy,” according to VeryWellMind.
It further explains: “Unlike open relationships, polyamory involves emotional as well as sexual or romantic intimacy among partners. Unlike infidelity, adultery, and extramarital sex, polyamory is disclosed and agreed to by everyone involved.”
Ultimately, as long as there is honesty and consent, individuals should pursue what truly satisfies them.