2. Being in two relationships is draining and unsustainable

2. Being in two relationships is draining and unsustainable

If he’s doing a juggling act, he’s acting dishonorably. Playing Mr. Parallel Universe only works in the movies. In real life, it’s emotionally and mentally impossible to appease two women – think competition for annual vacation time, long weekends, and you begging him to attend a charity event on a Friday night as your partner when he’s your closet act.  

It’s also guaranteed to be heartbreaking, frustrating and filled with disappointment. There’s the stigma (home wrecker), the guilt (he’s got kids), lies and ambiguity.