Is it normal to love multiple people?

I've been married for over 7 years to my soulmate. Her sister has lived with us for our entire marriage. Along the way, I fell in love with her too. I love my wife with all my heart, but I also love her sister. Its not a sexual thing, but an emotional thing. Is it normal to fall in love with multiple people at the same time?

Is It Normal?
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  • You are fine. Even if you had a fling with her so what. It is not as if it is for sex, it is for love. Do what you want in life. I love several people dearly only most of them are unaware. That is life! Love is what it is all about. You can't love too much! Personally I am proud to hear you.

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  • I think so. We are socialized to be monogamous but biologically designed to be the opposite and I am not talking from a purely physical standpoint either. I think one could possibly love multiple people simultaneously. Not weird at all, though may certainly complicate your life.

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  • In what sense might it affect your relationship with your wife? You describe this thing as a 'trio'.

    You don't like the idea of your sister-in-law being with anyone else? Is that what you mean? How strong is your relationship with your wife do you think?

    And how is this 'the same kind of love'? I have felt great feelings for my in-laws, and wondered what would happen if we were to part, but this is a different kind of love. I would call it more a great affection.

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  • Same kind of love? Do you want 'relations' with her?

    I love my lady and all of her family, but in different ways. Don't want an intimate relationship with anyone else.

    I love all my own family, and in different ways entirely again.

    I truly don't think you have anything to worry about here. Why does it trouble you?

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    • I wouldn't say no to 'relations', but other than that, it is the same kind of love. People who care about each other, take care of each other. That kind of thing. I just worry about it affecting my relationship with my wife. For example, she might think I love her less. IT has always been like a trio with us. Plus, I don't know what will happen to me if she ever leaves us. Can I stand it being just two of us? Can I stand her being with someone else?

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