We're a polyamorous family — here's why this unusual dynamic was the best thing to happen to us

Yahoo

23-05-2025

Six isn't a crowd here.
A polyamorous family of six has managed to make their dynamic work — despite being misunderstood by many.
Kel Macettare, 41 and Bruno Cordisco, 42, met in high school, married and eventually had two sons, Henry, 19 and Hector, 13.
Although the couple set out to be monogamous, especially when they decided to have children — after being together for years, they decided they wanted to try something new to spice things up.
'Bruno and I have lived under the same roof for 19 years,' Macettare told NeedToKnow.
Macettare and Cordisco first started exploring polyamory by visiting swingers' clubs. To their surprise, they each met and fell in love with other people.
'At first, I wasn't ready for polyamory and even considered ending the relationship,' she said. 'But everything happened with a lot of respect.'
The duo never expected to find such joy in expanding their marriage and family to include outside people — and now the happy family of six manages to make it work for everyone.
Macettare is dating a man named Diego Machado and Cordisco is dating a woman named Jennifer de Faria.
Machado lives in the family's home while Fairia visits regularly on the weekends.
There are two bedrooms for both couples, so everyone can have privacy.
And how does this family manage to all live under the same roof? 'Everyone helps out.'
'Bruno usually cooks and does the grocery shopping, and Jennifer helps with these tasks,' Macettare said.
Cordisco handles the laundry and the guest bathroom, Macettare cleans the floors, and the kids handle their responsibilities.
'Henry does the dishes, and Hector cleans the cat litter, takes out the trash, and wipes the sink,' their mother explained.
When it comes to making decisions regarding their family, the four adults have private discussions 'to maintain consistent authority.'
'We've always raised them based on partnership. And they know they can argue their points responsibly.'
Despite outsiders not fully understanding this polyamorous family's dynamic — they do what's best for them and ignore the haters.
'People think it's chaos, but there's a lot of communication here. We don't romanticise it,' Cordisco chimed in.
'It's emotional work all the time. But it's worth it.'