A Perth man who is in a relationship with two identical twin sisters says he would marry both women if it were legal.
Marc Glasby was married to his wife Belle for 30 years before falling in love with her sister Dorothy, news.com.au reports.
However, despite falling for her twin Mr Glasby still loved Belle and the trio entered into a polyamorous relationship.
“The relationship has not been without its hiccups, not least of all due to sibling rivalry that exists between sisters,” Mr Glasby said.
He said he feels unfortunate to live in a society that doesn’t accept marriage to multiple partners, blaming religion for the taboo.
“If I had the option I would most certainly be legally married to both girls, as they are both, in every respect except on paper, my wives,” Mr Glasby said.
The debate over gay marriage has thrust polygamy into the spotlight as some advocates argue it would be inconsistent to allow marriage between people of the same sex but deny the right to those in polyamorous relationships.
Mr Glasby and his partners will appear on SBS’s Insight this evening as the program discusses the issue of polygamy with advocates including an Aboriginal elder and Lebanese Muslim.
Article sources: news.com.au
Author: Martin Zavan, @zavanos. Approving editor: Will Jackson.