Married mum-of-one Dana has five partners and is always sharing snippets of her polyamorous life online – but trolls say they “feel bad” for her husband and child
A mum from Nashville has hit back at online trolls after going viral for living her life a little differently by being married, raising a child and dating multiple other people.
Dana, 31, is in a committed marriage with husband Eli, 33, but the couple are also polyamorous—meaning they’re both open to romantic relationships outside of their marriage. And Dana’s not shy about sharing the details of her love life with her followers online.
“We’re not your average couple – we’re polyamorous,” Dana shared in a recent post. While some fans are here for the ride and praise Dana’s openness, others haven’t held back with the criticism with one person even saying they “feel bad” for her husband, the Sun reports.
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Despite their unconventional lifestyle, Dana and Eli’s top priority is their daughter, a seven-year-old from Dana’s previous marriage. The couple affectionately refer to her as “Tiny Human” on social media—and have made it clear she’s off-limits when it comes to internet fame.
“We call her Tiny Human here [on social media],” Dana explained. “To protect her privacy,” they added, they never show their daughter’s face online.
The couple works in creative industries. Dana is in the coffee world, while Eli works in carpentry. Between work, parenting, and their polyamorous love lives, it’s safe to say things are anything but dull.
But just because their marriage isn’t monogamous doesn’t mean it’s any less loving or committed. Instead, they’ve chosen to open their hearts to others, and Dana has introduced her followers to all the key players.
In total, Dana has five romantic partners, including her husband Eli. Among them is someone called Tone, who Dana refers to as a “comet partner” a term used in polyamorous circles to describe a lover who only enters your orbit occasionally.
“We don’t get to see [Tone] often due to our busy schedules,” Dana shared, but added that when they do meet up, “It’s like no time has passed.” That’s not all. Dana is also dating her best friend, who she now calls her “life partner,” and another woman named Kaylee.
“We’ve been having a lot of fun together for a couple of months now,” Dana said. And just when you think her calendar might be full, she’s also started seeing someone new.
Dana confessed that although juggling a marriage and several other connections may seem like a lot for some people, she’s also exploring something new with another girl named Morgan.
The idea of polyamory, being romantically involved with more than one person at a time, with everyone’s full consent, still raises eyebrows for many. She said: “Yeah, my life is a little unconventional – but it’s filled with love, creativity, and so much joy,” she told her followers.
“I do my best to educate on polyamory based on my own personal life experiences,” she added.
While Dana’s openness has earned her a loyal fanbase who appreciate her honesty, it’s also drawn in some brutal comments from people who simply can’t relate.
“It might not be cheating if you consent to it but it’s still f***ing weird,” one person wrote bluntly.
Another scoffed: “You realise you could just have friends, you don’t have to sleep with everyone you enjoy hobbies with lmfao.”
Someone else took aim at her husband, writing: “Feeling bad for the poor man.”
But not all the feedback has been harsh. One supportive follower said: “Not only do you seem like a really lovely person but you’re educational and create a non-judgmental space for super important discussions. Thanks for being you and being brave enough to be yourself.”
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