Couple to Throuple's' Scott Evans and Dr. Shamyra Howard Debunk Polyamory Myths [Interview]
8Many people think of polyamory in two ways. Some think people use polyamorous relationships to “cheat” on their partners, while others equate it more to polygamy, as seen on shows like Sister Wives and every true crime documentary about Warren Jeffs. Polyamory and polygamy are not the same, and Peacock’s new series Couple to Throuple explores the true definition of polyamory. Polyamory, or ethical non-monogamy, is vastly different from polygamy, which the unconventional reality series showcases. Polygamous relationships involve one person being with multiple people, whereas polyamory provides a level playing field. Polyamory is defined as “the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved.”
The key word in the definition is consent. Both people in the primary relationship have to be on board when it comes to dating other people. Dr. Shamyra Howard, the licensed sexologist providing guidance to the Couple to Throuple participants, delved deeper into the aspects of ethical non-monogamy in a recent interview with Collider. She said: “When we're talking about ethical non-monogamy, we are specifically talking about being in a relationship with more than one person and having the knowledge and understanding and consent that this is happening and being aware of the risks. It's not just cheating or an excuse to cheat or people just getting involved in a dynamic because someone else has cheated… it's a real relationship structure that's been around since forever. It's just being popularized now, but it's a real relationship structure.”
Scott Evans, the host of Couple to Throuple, has had this experience first-hand and shared his perspective. Scott told Collider: “I think the thing that makes a difference [for] any relationship work, whether it's poly, whether it's open, whether it's monogamous, is your honesty. And your willingness to show up even when you don't want to are the things that make it work. I think on our show, Couple to Throuple, I think the thing that makes this dynamic [that makes] people so curious about it, and the thing that I believe that makes our show work so well is that you're in an environment where other people are also engaging in this experience.” Scott’s statement could not be more true. All the couples participating in the experience have never pursued an open relationship before, making Scott and Shamyra’s presence necessary to navigate engaging with new singles.
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