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A man living with five wives and 11 children shares how their unusual family dynamic works and it goes viral
The wives insist they have no interest in other men and are perfectly content sharing one husband. (News18)
In Hindu society, marriage is traditionally viewed as a lifelong commitment, meant to last for seven lifetimes. It is expected that men and women remain with a single partner throughout their lives. However, in different parts of the world, not everyone abides by monogamy.
There are cases where a woman may live with three male partners, or a man might have two or more wives under one roof.
The Barrett Family’s Unconventional Life
Today, we highlight a family that breaks the mould. In this unique household, one husband lives with five wives, and together they are raising 11 children. The husband, whose identity has been made public via social media, recently opened up about their lifestyle and expressed his happiness in this arrangement.
He stated that his wives engage in what he called ‘healthy competition’ to win his attention. Known collectively as the Barrett family, they practise polygamy, and the women refer to themselves as ‘sister wives’.
How Their Relationship Works
Despite the unorthodox setup, the five wives share a harmonious relationship with their husband. There is no physical relationship between the wives themselves, but they all live together and co-parent their 11 children in a single household.
The Barrett wives – Jess, Gabby, Diana, Cam, and Star – frequently post about their lifestyle on social media, proudly sharing moments from their family life. One particular video on Instagram went viral, drawing over 27.7 million views.
Watch the viral video here.
Going Viral: A Video That Sparked Debate
In the now-famous video, the wives are seen dropping their chores the moment their husband returns home. Whether cleaning, washing dishes, fixing the sofa, or holding a child, they all stop immediately, rushing to be the first to kiss him.
The clip, though shared in fun, gives insight into the family’s dynamics and drew massive attention online.
Public Reactions Are Divided
The video attracted thousands of comments, sparking a wide range of responses.
One user wrote, “I may never get such a relationship”. Another commented, “My soul trembled after seeing this”.
Some found it troubling, with remarks like, “Being poly is one thing, but being the only man in a relationship with five women is definitely suspicious”.
Despite mixed reactions, the wives maintain their belief in polyamory. They argue that sharing a faithful partner is better than being with a man who cheats or constantly changes relationships. They also insist they have no interest in other men and are perfectly content sharing one husband.
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