1 00:00:05,179 --> 00:00:06,441 Welcome to paradise. 2 00:00:06,441 --> 00:00:08,312 You all have been asking yourself the question, 3 00:00:08,312 --> 00:00:10,967 "Are we better as a throuple?" 4 00:00:10,967 --> 00:00:12,664 One of these individuals 5 00:00:12,664 --> 00:00:16,451 could be that third love you've been looking for. - More hotties! 6 00:00:16,451 --> 00:00:19,628 Get to know them well, because tomorrow night, 7 00:00:19,628 --> 00:00:23,153 you'll be inviting one of them into your relationship. 8 00:00:24,415 --> 00:00:28,289 We want them coming to us. 9 00:00:28,289 --> 00:00:30,378 Tonight, it's going to get very real for them. 10 00:00:30,378 --> 00:00:33,381 Welcome to the matching ceremony. 11 00:00:33,381 --> 00:00:37,298 This is a huge decision, so we need to get this right. 12 00:00:37,298 --> 00:00:40,214 Which single would you like to form a throuple? 13 00:00:40,214 --> 00:00:41,867 - Sanu. - Becca. - Becca. 14 00:00:41,867 --> 00:00:43,695 - Shut up! - Denyse. 15 00:00:43,695 --> 00:00:45,001 - Jonathan. - Jonathan. 16 00:00:45,001 --> 00:00:46,785 Tonight will be your first night 17 00:00:46,785 --> 00:00:48,309 in a "three-lationship." 18 00:00:48,309 --> 00:00:51,921 The resort is yours. 19 00:00:51,921 --> 00:01:03,063 ♪ Lost myself in paradise 20 00:01:03,063 --> 00:01:04,847 ♪ Lost myself in paradise ♪ 21 00:01:04,847 --> 00:01:07,676 ♪ I see myself behind your eyes ♪ 22 00:01:07,676 --> 00:01:09,504 Good morning, sunshines! 23 00:01:09,504 --> 00:01:11,158 Good morning. 24 00:01:11,158 --> 00:01:13,682 Good morning to you. 25 00:01:13,682 --> 00:01:15,988 I don't know if, like, you picked up on it at all. 26 00:01:15,988 --> 00:01:18,034 Like, I was just able to really let go. - Yeah. 27 00:01:18,034 --> 00:01:19,949 - Really enjoy. - I know! 28 00:01:19,949 --> 00:01:22,430 All of us just woke up with, like, the biggest smiles on our face. 29 00:01:22,430 --> 00:01:24,214 And we had a really good time last night. 30 00:01:24,214 --> 00:01:27,609 Slightly arousing, just thinking about the coffee right now. 31 00:01:32,614 --> 00:01:35,791 - Good morning! - Ooh! 32 00:01:35,791 --> 00:01:38,359 I appreciate you guys for smushing me 33 00:01:38,359 --> 00:01:41,971 as a pancake in the middle and making my night horrible. 34 00:01:41,971 --> 00:01:43,190 Thanks. 35 00:01:43,190 --> 00:01:45,061 Last night we had, like, a long talk. 36 00:01:45,061 --> 00:01:48,151 And Sanu, all she's ever known is poly. 37 00:01:48,151 --> 00:01:50,197 My parents, they've been polyamorous 38 00:01:50,197 --> 00:01:51,850 for almost two decades. - Mm-hmm. 39 00:01:51,850 --> 00:01:53,678 As I grew up, I just realized, like, you know, 40 00:01:53,678 --> 00:01:56,159 I'm definitely polyamorous. I definitely am more free. 41 00:01:56,159 --> 00:01:58,205 And that blew my mind last night. 42 00:01:58,205 --> 00:02:00,729 I just didn't want someone coming in here thinking that they knew everything, 43 00:02:00,729 --> 00:02:03,732 and it made me a little nervous about her. 44 00:02:07,301 --> 00:02:09,955 This is how crazy I look in the morning time. 45 00:02:09,955 --> 00:02:11,522 Y'all don't look crazy. 46 00:02:11,522 --> 00:02:13,742 You act crazy. 47 00:02:13,742 --> 00:02:19,008 I've woken up with a lot of regrets in my life. 48 00:02:19,008 --> 00:02:20,749 Last night was not one of them. 49 00:02:20,749 --> 00:02:22,925 I just wanted to check in with you. - I'm good. 50 00:02:22,925 --> 00:02:24,840 - Are you good? - Yeah. 51 00:02:24,840 --> 00:02:27,843 - You good? - I have to poop really bad. 52 00:02:52,781 --> 00:02:54,609 We're feeling things out naturally. 53 00:02:54,609 --> 00:02:59,788 We were just going with the flow, and the flow was going. 54 00:02:59,788 --> 00:03:03,357 You guys sleep okay? - Yeah. It was a little hot. 55 00:03:03,357 --> 00:03:04,836 - Yeah. - Super hot. 56 00:03:04,836 --> 00:03:07,361 But it was worth it. 57 00:03:11,887 --> 00:03:14,455 - Yeah. - Then she braided it down at the end. 58 00:03:17,284 --> 00:03:20,765 ♪ I'd give it all to be with you ♪ 59 00:03:20,765 --> 00:03:24,334 - How was your night? - It was good. It was good. Yeah. 60 00:03:24,334 --> 00:03:27,424 Yeah, who had a hickey? Where? 61 00:03:27,424 --> 00:03:28,904 These mosquitoes, man. 62 00:03:28,904 --> 00:03:31,298 That ceremony was long, you know? - Right. 63 00:03:31,298 --> 00:03:33,909 It's a bug bite. 64 00:03:33,909 --> 00:03:35,693 It's a cute bug bite. 65 00:03:35,693 --> 00:03:39,262 These Panamanian mosquitoes be sucking, I swear. 66 00:03:41,699 --> 00:03:44,615 I wasn't surprised about, like, Jonathan, 67 00:03:44,615 --> 00:03:47,488 because, obviously, I think he goes well with you guys. - Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. 68 00:03:47,488 --> 00:03:49,011 He thought we were picking Junior. 69 00:03:49,011 --> 00:03:51,361 I thought y'all was gonna climb that tree, for sure. 70 00:03:51,361 --> 00:03:53,276 No, I know! We were actually talking to him, 71 00:03:53,276 --> 00:03:56,279 and he was like-- he was like, "I thought I had no chance." 72 00:03:56,279 --> 00:03:58,194 I think a lot of people thought we were picking Junior. 73 00:03:58,194 --> 00:04:00,240 - Yeah, because he came out strong. - He came on strong. 74 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:02,590 But he also had a connection with every fucking couple. 75 00:04:02,590 --> 00:04:05,027 You don't have any battle wounds. 76 00:04:05,027 --> 00:04:08,378 - I don't, no. - The mosquitoes never got-- Mosquitoes never get him, man. 77 00:04:08,378 --> 00:04:11,294 I've feel like I've gotten, like, a few, like here and stuff, 78 00:04:11,294 --> 00:04:13,296 but they don't really itch as much, yeah. - Yeah. 79 00:04:13,296 --> 00:04:16,734 - Do you have them? - Nah, not the battle wounds you got. 80 00:04:21,086 --> 00:04:23,001 This your workout? 81 00:04:26,091 --> 00:04:27,702 Last night was a workout. 82 00:04:27,702 --> 00:04:30,313 Last night was a fucking workout, girl. 83 00:04:30,313 --> 00:04:32,620 We definitely clicked with Becca 84 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:34,926 as far as, like, physical chemistry 85 00:04:34,926 --> 00:04:36,798 and that interaction. 86 00:04:36,798 --> 00:04:39,061 It got a little hot in the room last night. 87 00:04:39,061 --> 00:04:40,758 It was a lot of fun. 88 00:04:40,758 --> 00:04:43,239 I just felt super comfortable with her. 89 00:04:43,239 --> 00:04:46,764 - For sure. - I could see, like, me and her, you know, 90 00:04:46,764 --> 00:04:48,940 even just-- Like, it was just I was so much more into it, 91 00:04:48,940 --> 00:04:51,421 which was really cool because I've never felt like that before. 92 00:04:51,421 --> 00:04:54,511 - Yeah. - This whole experience is crazy. 93 00:04:54,511 --> 00:04:56,905 I'm so glad that we get to do it, though. 94 00:04:56,905 --> 00:05:00,952 Since last night, it was very intense right off the bat. 95 00:05:02,998 --> 00:05:08,395 And now something's definitely off between me and Dylan. 96 00:05:08,395 --> 00:05:11,267 Right now, I feel like his brain is so focused 97 00:05:11,267 --> 00:05:13,661 on the sexual aspect. 98 00:05:13,661 --> 00:05:17,926 He thinks that he needs to be very macho and very manly. 99 00:05:17,926 --> 00:05:21,233 It's really hard because I feel the exact opposite about Lauren. 100 00:05:21,233 --> 00:05:24,062 I feel like our bond is just continuing to grow. 101 00:05:24,062 --> 00:05:27,065 Yesterday, it was really hard to wrap my head around immediately, 102 00:05:27,065 --> 00:05:30,460 like, bringing someone into our space. 103 00:05:30,460 --> 00:05:33,463 But last night ended up going better than, 104 00:05:33,463 --> 00:05:35,683 you know, I thought it might have gone. 105 00:05:35,683 --> 00:05:38,599 - Okay. - Yeah. I mean, one of the things that, like, helped a lot 106 00:05:38,599 --> 00:05:43,734 was we definitely chose the right person, I believe. 107 00:05:43,734 --> 00:05:45,780 Last night, I was nervous. 108 00:05:45,780 --> 00:05:47,738 Denyse said, like, that she was a little nervous. 109 00:05:47,738 --> 00:05:51,612 But it feels like, right now, the three of us are in sync 110 00:05:51,612 --> 00:05:55,485 and just getting to know each other slowly. 111 00:05:55,485 --> 00:05:58,140 You're taking a little bit of a leap of faith. 112 00:05:58,140 --> 00:06:02,100 If you trust your judgment and you trust your intuition, 113 00:06:02,100 --> 00:06:04,146 I think you'll be rewarded. 114 00:06:04,146 --> 00:06:08,193 As long as we keep, you know, an open line of communication 115 00:06:08,193 --> 00:06:10,413 then we're good. 116 00:06:16,419 --> 00:06:19,030 Actually got juice. 117 00:06:19,030 --> 00:06:20,510 Oh. 118 00:06:20,510 --> 00:06:22,164 Bring it back. 119 00:06:22,164 --> 00:06:23,644 Oh. 120 00:06:23,644 --> 00:06:26,690 How do you feel about, like, us being a throuple? 121 00:06:26,690 --> 00:06:29,432 I know it happened overnight. - Um... 122 00:06:29,432 --> 00:06:32,435 I know you very well, so I know that when-- 123 00:06:32,435 --> 00:06:35,351 Like, you have to be comfortable around somebody. 124 00:06:35,351 --> 00:06:37,135 - Yeah. - Like, you got to the bed first. 125 00:06:37,135 --> 00:06:39,747 You were, like, tucked in. - I was anxious. 126 00:06:39,747 --> 00:06:42,489 When we're both laying here by now, and my anxiety is through the roof. 127 00:06:42,489 --> 00:06:44,882 How was that dynamic for you? How are you going to deal with that? 128 00:06:44,882 --> 00:06:47,668 - What dynamic? - The dynamic with you being the guy 129 00:06:47,668 --> 00:06:49,365 and there being two girls. - At the moment, 130 00:06:49,365 --> 00:06:52,412 I don't see how sex works. 131 00:06:52,412 --> 00:06:55,240 Pivot the back foot into warrior. 132 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:57,504 Beautiful. 133 00:06:57,504 --> 00:07:00,724 Now, obviously, in my mind, 134 00:07:00,724 --> 00:07:03,727 you kind of just go back and forth, 135 00:07:03,727 --> 00:07:07,992 but, like, if I'm having sex with you, what is she doing? 136 00:07:07,992 --> 00:07:10,212 I mean, we obviously don't know. We've never done that. 137 00:07:10,212 --> 00:07:11,866 But I'm just saying. That's what my brain thinks. 138 00:07:11,866 --> 00:07:14,085 Like, you just can't be sitting there just 139 00:07:14,085 --> 00:07:16,610 waiting for your turn, like, "All right." 140 00:07:16,610 --> 00:07:19,482 - You know me. I don't make first moves. - I know. 141 00:07:19,482 --> 00:07:22,920 In every guy's head, when you think about having a poly relationship, 142 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:24,705 when it comes down to having sex, 143 00:07:24,705 --> 00:07:26,184 how is this shit going to work? 144 00:07:26,184 --> 00:07:28,099 Both Sanu and Brittne, 145 00:07:28,099 --> 00:07:30,101 they've had experiences with girls, 146 00:07:30,101 --> 00:07:32,495 but they're not going to be the ones to really initiate it. 147 00:07:32,495 --> 00:07:34,976 So that's something that, like, my brain is trying to figure out. 148 00:07:34,976 --> 00:07:37,500 Throuple gang! - Have fun and not think too deep. 149 00:07:37,500 --> 00:07:38,762 All right. Come on. 150 00:07:38,762 --> 00:07:41,591 ♪ I think I'm in love 151 00:07:41,591 --> 00:07:43,027 ♪ Hoo-hoo 152 00:07:43,027 --> 00:07:44,246 ♪ Love 153 00:07:44,246 --> 00:07:45,421 ♪ Hoo-hoo-hoo 154 00:07:45,421 --> 00:07:46,683 ♪ Love 155 00:07:46,683 --> 00:07:49,033 - Well, hello, hello. - Hi! 156 00:07:49,033 --> 00:07:50,470 Throuple here, a throuple there. 157 00:07:50,470 --> 00:07:52,254 Hey, throuples! Hello, throuples. 158 00:07:52,254 --> 00:07:54,996 Spent your first night together as a throuple. 159 00:07:54,996 --> 00:07:56,824 How are you feeling this morning? 160 00:07:56,824 --> 00:07:58,565 - Great. - I feel good. I feel great. - Really good. 161 00:07:58,565 --> 00:08:00,305 - A loud night. - It was great. 162 00:08:00,305 --> 00:08:01,872 It's good. Yeah. Yeah. 163 00:08:01,872 --> 00:08:04,222 - Giggles all around over here. - Yes. 164 00:08:04,222 --> 00:08:06,094 This is the perfect time to talk about boundaries. 165 00:08:06,094 --> 00:08:09,358 Absolutely. So welcome to your next relationship session! 166 00:08:09,358 --> 00:08:11,012 - Yeah! - Yes! 167 00:08:11,012 --> 00:08:14,494 Now, I've designed an exercise for our session today 168 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:16,931 that's going to test your threshold 169 00:08:16,931 --> 00:08:19,629 in watching your partner get intimate 170 00:08:19,629 --> 00:08:22,458 with your chosen third. 171 00:08:22,458 --> 00:08:24,895 Sexual intimacy with a third partner 172 00:08:24,895 --> 00:08:27,550 is often a sexual fantasy for a lot of people. 173 00:08:27,550 --> 00:08:30,118 - Mm-hmm. - As you know, 174 00:08:30,118 --> 00:08:34,514 that can also be a very different reality 175 00:08:34,514 --> 00:08:36,820 for those same people who want to engage. - Mm-hmm. 176 00:08:36,820 --> 00:08:39,649 And many of you are going to find out that. 177 00:08:39,649 --> 00:08:42,913 I call this exercise "The Safe Word." 178 00:08:42,913 --> 00:08:45,046 You're going to use that safe word 179 00:08:45,046 --> 00:08:47,004 when we're getting into that kind of territory 180 00:08:47,004 --> 00:08:49,267 where we might need to slow things down. - Yeah. 181 00:08:49,267 --> 00:08:50,791 Okay? 182 00:08:50,791 --> 00:08:53,315 Couples, you're going to decide who is in the hot seat 183 00:08:53,315 --> 00:08:56,536 and who is watching the situation, okay? 184 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:58,146 - Ooh. - Chosen single, 185 00:08:58,146 --> 00:09:00,627 you're going to be the one doing a little bit of the playing 186 00:09:00,627 --> 00:09:03,151 today. 187 00:09:03,151 --> 00:09:05,153 For many, this is their first time 188 00:09:05,153 --> 00:09:08,983 seeing their partner interact physically with someone else. 189 00:09:08,983 --> 00:09:12,160 So hopefully couples leave here knowing 190 00:09:12,160 --> 00:09:15,859 what their boundaries are with another person. 191 00:09:15,859 --> 00:09:17,469 We've got three rounds 192 00:09:17,469 --> 00:09:21,865 that get increasingly more intimate as we go, okay? 193 00:09:21,865 --> 00:09:23,780 - Okay. - But also, 194 00:09:23,780 --> 00:09:26,348 let me get y'all some tools. - Oh! 195 00:09:26,348 --> 00:09:28,480 You know, a little of this, a little bit of that. 196 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:30,961 - A little intimacy basket. - Oh! 197 00:09:30,961 --> 00:09:34,356 Oh! - What are we going to do with that banana? 198 00:09:34,356 --> 00:09:36,184 That's up to Jonathan. 199 00:09:39,187 --> 00:09:41,755 Let's figure out what your safe words are, all right? 200 00:09:41,755 --> 00:09:43,234 Triple A. That's our throuple name. 201 00:09:43,234 --> 00:09:45,193 Triple A. Alpha, alpha, alpha. - We're all type A. 202 00:09:45,193 --> 00:09:46,934 - Passion fruit. - Going with passion fruit. 203 00:09:46,934 --> 00:09:48,718 - That's great. - That's a good safe word. 204 00:09:48,718 --> 00:09:49,980 - It's great. - Passion fruit. 205 00:09:49,980 --> 00:09:52,374 - Objection. - Oh! Oh, you lawyers! 206 00:09:52,374 --> 00:09:53,593 - Yes. Yes. - Objection! 207 00:09:53,593 --> 00:09:54,942 Only for the attorney, yeah. 208 00:09:54,942 --> 00:09:57,118 Our safe word is going to be "Scott." 209 00:09:57,118 --> 00:10:00,034 I got you. You can find a safe place in me. 210 00:10:00,034 --> 00:10:02,602 Okay, so now that we've got safe words set, 211 00:10:02,602 --> 00:10:05,039 get in position. - All right. 212 00:10:09,391 --> 00:10:12,568 Being in the hot seat, I feel like this is exactly 213 00:10:12,568 --> 00:10:15,571 what Rehman and I need kind of to see our boundaries, 214 00:10:15,571 --> 00:10:18,226 and I'm really looking forward to getting in his head 215 00:10:18,226 --> 00:10:21,142 a little bit and seeing what he's thinking. 216 00:10:21,142 --> 00:10:23,405 Round 1 is... 217 00:10:23,405 --> 00:10:24,928 verbal. 218 00:10:24,928 --> 00:10:28,105 The interpretation of this is ultimately up to you. 219 00:10:28,105 --> 00:10:31,631 Okay. Let's see. 220 00:10:31,631 --> 00:10:35,025 Ever since I've met you, Sean, it's been such a turn-on for me, 221 00:10:35,025 --> 00:10:37,941 just the way that you are so firm. 222 00:10:39,943 --> 00:10:44,426 Thinking about you, the word... "moist" comes to mind. 223 00:10:46,907 --> 00:10:49,605 I wish we got the whipped cream. 224 00:10:49,605 --> 00:10:51,694 It looks like a great spot for it. 225 00:10:51,694 --> 00:10:53,565 What do you fantasize about? 226 00:10:53,565 --> 00:10:56,090 I fantasize about the two of you. 227 00:10:56,090 --> 00:10:58,875 - What have you thought of? - How long you got? 228 00:10:58,875 --> 00:11:01,748 This is why I put myself in that chair. 229 00:11:01,748 --> 00:11:05,403 I knew that I was gonna be the one who it's important for. 230 00:11:05,403 --> 00:11:07,841 We have had experiences like this in the past 231 00:11:07,841 --> 00:11:09,930 where he's crossed a boundary. 232 00:11:09,930 --> 00:11:11,758 And that's really hurt my feelings. 233 00:11:11,758 --> 00:11:13,411 I've thought about us all on the edge 234 00:11:13,411 --> 00:11:16,937 of that beautiful bathtub we've got up there. 235 00:11:16,937 --> 00:11:20,418 The bathtub is definitely something I've thought of. 236 00:11:20,418 --> 00:11:23,030 Little-- Little soapy suds. 237 00:11:23,030 --> 00:11:26,555 So, like, this morning when you were kissing me... 238 00:11:26,555 --> 00:11:28,731 - Mm-hmm? - ...moaning a little bit 239 00:11:28,731 --> 00:11:31,125 because it felt good... - Yeah? 240 00:11:31,125 --> 00:11:32,735 ...that was hot. 241 00:11:33,997 --> 00:11:36,652 - All right. - No safe words used. 242 00:11:36,652 --> 00:11:37,871 - Okay. - No safe words. 243 00:11:37,871 --> 00:11:39,481 Jonathan, what was it like for you? 244 00:11:39,481 --> 00:11:41,613 I could tell just by looking at his eyes that he-- 245 00:11:41,613 --> 00:11:43,572 he liked the way I was talking to him. 246 00:11:43,572 --> 00:11:45,052 Rehman, how about you? 247 00:11:45,052 --> 00:11:47,968 Honestly, Ashmal's pretty easy to please, 248 00:11:47,968 --> 00:11:50,405 so I figured Jonathan could probably say anything to him 249 00:11:50,405 --> 00:11:53,756 and he'd be turned on, so... - I'm not that easy. 250 00:11:53,756 --> 00:11:55,149 Gosh! 251 00:11:55,149 --> 00:11:58,152 I can literally feel Rehman's energy shifting, 252 00:11:58,152 --> 00:12:02,722 which is truly crazy how well I know him, that I can feel it. 253 00:12:05,028 --> 00:12:07,770 Your action for Round 2 is... 254 00:12:07,770 --> 00:12:10,512 touching. 255 00:12:10,512 --> 00:12:13,167 Oh, let's go. 256 00:12:13,167 --> 00:12:15,299 Have fun. 257 00:12:15,299 --> 00:12:17,824 This might help with the sunlight, too. 258 00:12:17,824 --> 00:12:19,739 I do want to remind you, 259 00:12:19,739 --> 00:12:21,915 you can use your safe word at any point. 260 00:12:21,915 --> 00:12:24,918 This is sensitive. 261 00:12:24,918 --> 00:12:27,703 See, I told you. 262 00:12:27,703 --> 00:12:31,359 Lauren and I are, like, instantly very comfortable. 263 00:12:31,359 --> 00:12:33,709 She is just drawn to me, which is crazy. 264 00:12:33,709 --> 00:12:36,364 And, like, I'm so honored, and I feel so good about that. 265 00:12:36,364 --> 00:12:39,193 I'm better at touching, not talking. 266 00:12:39,193 --> 00:12:41,891 Oh, no, no, that's not true. 267 00:12:46,374 --> 00:12:49,725 For me, my challenge was to prove to you that I'm game. 268 00:12:49,725 --> 00:12:51,074 You know what I mean? I'm for this. 269 00:12:51,074 --> 00:12:53,337 And also to myself that like, "Oh, cool." 270 00:12:53,337 --> 00:12:55,862 I didn't just say that, but I actually am showing that. 271 00:13:01,389 --> 00:13:04,871 Oh, yeah? You gonna face me? 272 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:10,528 Going to try some boundaries here. 273 00:13:17,448 --> 00:13:19,363 Scott? 274 00:13:19,363 --> 00:13:21,365 Okay. That's a-- That's a stop. 275 00:13:21,365 --> 00:13:24,325 That's a stop. We got a safe word. 276 00:13:36,685 --> 00:13:37,860 Corey used the safe word. 277 00:13:37,860 --> 00:13:39,688 What was going through your mind? 278 00:13:39,688 --> 00:13:42,560 Because this is so new for the three of us, 279 00:13:42,560 --> 00:13:45,302 I would rather be involved 280 00:13:45,302 --> 00:13:50,786 in this, like, level of interaction. 281 00:13:50,786 --> 00:13:53,658 In the beginnings of doing something with a third person, 282 00:13:53,658 --> 00:13:56,836 that's when I'm most sensitive, because Wilder, 283 00:13:56,836 --> 00:14:00,709 he's crossed a boundary of going too far with somebody 284 00:14:00,709 --> 00:14:03,407 when I don't feel like it's equal. 285 00:14:03,407 --> 00:14:06,889 We just need to be on, like, watch for my feelings. 286 00:14:06,889 --> 00:14:08,282 - You can continue. - Continue. 287 00:14:08,282 --> 00:14:10,762 Yes, you do look good in this position. 288 00:14:10,762 --> 00:14:12,721 Yeah? 289 00:14:12,721 --> 00:14:15,332 - I love the tat. - Yeah. 290 00:14:17,595 --> 00:14:20,033 Another one here? You didn't show me that one. 291 00:14:20,033 --> 00:14:22,905 That one's cute. 292 00:14:22,905 --> 00:14:25,125 I'm feeling a little bit uncomfortable 293 00:14:25,125 --> 00:14:29,085 about the lack of eye contact between Rehman and I. 294 00:14:30,652 --> 00:14:33,960 I can tell that he's not very comfortable right now. 295 00:14:33,960 --> 00:14:36,179 Say something, man. Say something. 296 00:14:38,225 --> 00:14:40,531 You feel good? - Objection! 297 00:14:42,446 --> 00:14:44,535 - Okay. - All right. You said the safe word. 298 00:14:44,535 --> 00:14:46,407 Thank you, Jonathan. 299 00:14:46,407 --> 00:14:48,670 Ashmal knows, you know, it's hard for me 300 00:14:48,670 --> 00:14:51,586 to express my feelings and open up to anyone, 301 00:14:51,586 --> 00:14:54,676 especially when we're navigating this very new territory 302 00:14:54,676 --> 00:14:56,373 of having a throuple. 303 00:14:56,373 --> 00:14:58,898 Ashmal, was the use of your safe word 304 00:14:58,898 --> 00:15:00,595 for your own experience 305 00:15:00,595 --> 00:15:02,597 or for the experience of your partner? 306 00:15:02,597 --> 00:15:05,513 The experience of my partner is part of my experience. 307 00:15:05,513 --> 00:15:07,907 We speak with our eyes, we speak with our energy, 308 00:15:07,907 --> 00:15:09,430 and I can feel the energy shift. 309 00:15:09,430 --> 00:15:11,040 And I think the most important thing 310 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:14,435 is keeping our couple energy. 311 00:15:14,435 --> 00:15:17,612 Because before we can bring in a third, 312 00:15:17,612 --> 00:15:20,180 it's our-- this energy has to be strong. 313 00:15:20,180 --> 00:15:22,486 Were you surprised that he used the safe word? 314 00:15:22,486 --> 00:15:25,054 Not really, because I know he was enjoying it, 315 00:15:25,054 --> 00:15:26,838 so I'm sure saying-- using the safe word 316 00:15:26,838 --> 00:15:29,015 was a little difficult. 317 00:15:29,015 --> 00:15:31,756 Ooh! 318 00:15:31,756 --> 00:15:35,630 Oh, my God, Rehman. Come on. 319 00:15:37,849 --> 00:15:39,764 We do have one more round. 320 00:15:39,764 --> 00:15:41,027 Kissing. 321 00:15:41,027 --> 00:15:44,117 All right. Great. 322 00:15:46,032 --> 00:15:47,772 Your time... 323 00:15:47,772 --> 00:15:49,252 starts now. - Starts now. 324 00:15:49,252 --> 00:15:52,995 I'm using it. I'm using my Scott card. 325 00:15:52,995 --> 00:15:55,693 - Okay. - Okay. 326 00:15:55,693 --> 00:15:59,262 Any time that there's been a mistake in the past 327 00:15:59,262 --> 00:16:02,700 when it came to experimenting with polyamory, 328 00:16:02,700 --> 00:16:07,227 I got to come clean, and that is 100% my fault. 329 00:16:07,227 --> 00:16:10,099 And it always starts with a kiss. 330 00:16:13,059 --> 00:16:16,627 - How does sunscreen taste? - Great. 331 00:16:18,020 --> 00:16:21,154 I feel like this is, by far, the most comfortable 332 00:16:21,154 --> 00:16:22,720 that I've ever been with a female. 333 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:24,592 Like, this is going to be a lot more intimate 334 00:16:24,592 --> 00:16:27,029 than just like a friend. 335 00:16:34,602 --> 00:16:36,473 I really didn't know what to expect 336 00:16:36,473 --> 00:16:38,693 or what was gonna happen, but I was looking for signs 337 00:16:38,693 --> 00:16:41,435 of maybe, like, being super into it. 338 00:16:41,435 --> 00:16:44,873 Is that ice? - Just my lips. 339 00:16:44,873 --> 00:16:47,832 But I wasn't. 340 00:16:47,832 --> 00:16:49,791 When I kiss you, there's passion, there's sparks 341 00:16:49,791 --> 00:16:52,924 because, you know, I love you and I care about you. 342 00:16:52,924 --> 00:16:54,361 I don't love her. 343 00:16:54,361 --> 00:16:56,058 Although, I'm learning to care about her. 344 00:16:56,058 --> 00:16:59,496 But it's very much friendly. 345 00:17:01,237 --> 00:17:02,717 Well, I actually want to use this 346 00:17:02,717 --> 00:17:04,980 because I've never used this ever. 347 00:17:04,980 --> 00:17:08,244 So I'm going to just try this on you. 348 00:17:08,244 --> 00:17:10,986 I'm interested to see what happens. 349 00:17:10,986 --> 00:17:13,989 I want to see how far the both of them will take this. 350 00:17:20,430 --> 00:17:24,565 I can literally feel Rehman's energy shifting even more, 351 00:17:24,565 --> 00:17:27,176 which I can't see because I'm blindfolded. 352 00:17:27,176 --> 00:17:31,572 But it's truly crazy how well I know him, that I can feel it. 353 00:17:31,572 --> 00:17:41,669 ♪ Dreams that keep me alive 354 00:17:45,803 --> 00:17:51,592 ♪ Stuck in my head with you, with me ♪ 355 00:17:51,592 --> 00:17:53,246 Objection. 356 00:17:53,246 --> 00:17:56,205 - Okay. We got a safe word. - Okay. 357 00:17:56,205 --> 00:17:59,165 I feel a little disturbed 358 00:17:59,165 --> 00:18:02,429 at the fact that he did it near the very end of the round. 359 00:18:02,429 --> 00:18:04,518 Jonathan had gotten some tongue in, 360 00:18:04,518 --> 00:18:06,215 which, again, was a little disturbing, 361 00:18:06,215 --> 00:18:08,478 especially this morning, when I kissed Jonathan, 362 00:18:08,478 --> 00:18:10,785 there was zero tongue. 363 00:18:10,785 --> 00:18:13,266 Trying to figure out what's going on in his head 364 00:18:13,266 --> 00:18:15,137 is, like, one of the hardest things, you know? 365 00:18:15,137 --> 00:18:17,922 I feel like I'm very, like, open and direct with my feelings. 366 00:18:17,922 --> 00:18:19,620 But after a while, the kiss, 367 00:18:19,620 --> 00:18:21,970 I didn't even hear any movement from him. 368 00:18:21,970 --> 00:18:23,580 And that made me uncomfortable. - Yeah, he got very still. 369 00:18:23,580 --> 00:18:26,540 - Yeah, he did. - Look at that posture! 370 00:18:26,540 --> 00:18:30,761 I am feeling shocked at what happened. 371 00:18:30,761 --> 00:18:34,156 A lot of gay relationships do see a lot of cheating, 372 00:18:34,156 --> 00:18:35,549 a lot of jealousy. 373 00:18:35,549 --> 00:18:37,377 And that's one thing that Ashmal and I 374 00:18:37,377 --> 00:18:39,292 have always tried not to do. 375 00:18:39,292 --> 00:18:41,294 So it is a little eye-opening to me 376 00:18:41,294 --> 00:18:43,426 that he would take it that far. 377 00:18:43,426 --> 00:18:46,255 Well, that is the end of this relationship session. 378 00:18:46,255 --> 00:18:48,475 The whole purpose of this exercise 379 00:18:48,475 --> 00:18:50,825 is for you to be able to initiate conversations 380 00:18:50,825 --> 00:18:53,393 that otherwise might be a little difficult. - Correct. 381 00:18:53,393 --> 00:18:55,830 Also, meet things before you're in a position 382 00:18:55,830 --> 00:18:59,399 where it can be potentially unhealthy for your relationship, 383 00:18:59,399 --> 00:19:02,271 anyone involved. - 100%. 384 00:19:02,271 --> 00:19:05,535 I decided to send Denyse, Wilder, and Corey 385 00:19:05,535 --> 00:19:08,147 on a really romantic dinner 386 00:19:08,147 --> 00:19:10,279 because they were the first couple 387 00:19:10,279 --> 00:19:12,499 to use their safe word in our exercise today. 388 00:19:12,499 --> 00:19:15,328 Hopefully this dinner gives them more time with each other 389 00:19:15,328 --> 00:19:17,417 and connecting and bonding with each other. 390 00:19:17,417 --> 00:19:19,462 The couples in this challenge definitely learned 391 00:19:19,462 --> 00:19:22,161 some valuable lessons on boundaries. 392 00:19:22,161 --> 00:19:24,989 And for some of the throuples, there's a surprise 393 00:19:24,989 --> 00:19:27,340 that will continue to test them. 394 00:19:27,340 --> 00:19:29,646 Thank y'all. 395 00:19:31,822 --> 00:19:33,868 - Hello. - Hi! 396 00:19:33,868 --> 00:19:36,914 Dun, dun, dun. We see all of our second options. 397 00:19:36,914 --> 00:19:38,394 - Are you okay? - Yeah. 398 00:19:38,394 --> 00:19:41,789 He's the most stubborn man I have ever, ever met. 399 00:19:57,718 --> 00:19:59,981 I noticed, like, your energy was totally different. 400 00:19:59,981 --> 00:20:02,418 I, like, want to know where your head's at. 401 00:20:02,418 --> 00:20:04,638 - Mine? - Yeah. I don't know. 402 00:20:04,638 --> 00:20:07,728 Even, like, your body language right now is so very closed off. 403 00:20:11,297 --> 00:20:14,169 I thought maybe it's just, like-- like, just tiredness 404 00:20:14,169 --> 00:20:15,736 or if, like, there's something going on in your head 405 00:20:15,736 --> 00:20:17,303 that you're not sharing with me 406 00:20:17,303 --> 00:20:19,000 that, like, whenever you feel ready to share with me, 407 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:22,090 share it with me, but, like-- - Yeah. No, I'm fine. 408 00:20:32,883 --> 00:20:35,016 You look cute. I like those you. 409 00:20:35,016 --> 00:20:37,801 Can you zip me when you're done with your waves? 410 00:20:40,021 --> 00:20:42,284 You look great. I'm just trying to not look tired or red. 411 00:20:42,284 --> 00:20:44,547 Thank you. 412 00:20:47,158 --> 00:20:49,552 Hot and dangerous. 413 00:20:52,338 --> 00:20:54,775 Okay. Hello. 414 00:20:54,775 --> 00:20:57,517 There's pomegranate. Ooh! 415 00:20:57,517 --> 00:21:00,259 - And hot peppers. - Delish. 416 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:02,348 I think that's why-- - I'm going to break the ice. 417 00:21:02,348 --> 00:21:04,828 Let's go with the peppers. - I want to have some. 418 00:21:04,828 --> 00:21:06,830 Okay. 419 00:21:09,616 --> 00:21:12,227 - You gonna make it? - Mm-hmm. 420 00:21:12,227 --> 00:21:14,447 Oh, Scott. Scott! 421 00:21:24,892 --> 00:21:26,720 We're told that we're gonna have dinner. 422 00:21:26,720 --> 00:21:29,549 Well, you know, it's going to be a cute little dinner. 423 00:21:29,549 --> 00:21:31,420 Oh-ho-ho-ho! 424 00:21:31,420 --> 00:21:33,901 We get there, and then dun, dun, dun. 425 00:21:33,901 --> 00:21:36,251 We see all of our second options. 426 00:21:36,251 --> 00:21:38,906 - Hello. - Hi! 427 00:21:38,906 --> 00:21:41,648 - You called that! - Oh, you look so pretty. 428 00:21:41,648 --> 00:21:44,172 You look good! 429 00:21:44,172 --> 00:21:47,131 I'm excited to see how this turns out, 430 00:21:47,131 --> 00:21:51,440 because I'm here to see who would be the best option 431 00:21:51,440 --> 00:21:53,877 for a throuple for me and Sean. 432 00:22:02,973 --> 00:22:06,107 - Are you okay? You feeling okay? - Yeah. Yeah. 433 00:22:06,107 --> 00:22:07,587 - You sure? - Yeah. 434 00:22:07,587 --> 00:22:09,284 We were up so early. 435 00:22:09,284 --> 00:22:10,764 Like, are you sure-sure? 436 00:22:10,764 --> 00:22:12,896 I just feel like-- - I feel like, I don't know. 437 00:22:12,896 --> 00:22:15,246 I feel like I'm getting the cold shoulder. 438 00:22:15,246 --> 00:22:17,118 He's completely, like, shut down. 439 00:22:17,118 --> 00:22:20,426 I have absolutely no idea what's going on. 440 00:22:20,426 --> 00:22:22,950 I'm good. Thank you, though. 441 00:22:28,956 --> 00:22:30,174 Whoo-hoo! 442 00:22:34,091 --> 00:22:37,312 We got a little-- little cherry. 443 00:22:40,054 --> 00:22:43,492 So we earned this spread because... 444 00:22:43,492 --> 00:22:46,321 All we had to do was make Corey cry. 445 00:22:46,321 --> 00:22:50,238 Showing that vulnerability, to me, that's like a superpower 446 00:22:50,238 --> 00:22:53,546 because I haven't always had that. - Mm. 447 00:22:53,546 --> 00:22:57,767 How you develop meaningful connection is with, like, true vulnerability. 448 00:22:57,767 --> 00:23:01,597 And you can't do that without actually showing up. 449 00:23:02,816 --> 00:23:04,426 I mean, can... 450 00:23:04,426 --> 00:23:06,385 I'm like, "Now I'm going to do it." 451 00:23:06,385 --> 00:23:09,910 All right, so let's do a toast to new friends, 452 00:23:09,910 --> 00:23:12,739 new adventures, and, you know, 453 00:23:12,739 --> 00:23:15,002 whatever the fuck this is and just getting through it. 454 00:23:15,002 --> 00:23:17,178 True story. 455 00:23:19,659 --> 00:23:22,139 - Cheers! - Salute! 456 00:23:22,139 --> 00:23:23,837 So do you want to know something crazy? 457 00:23:23,837 --> 00:23:25,360 So yesterday, before we all 458 00:23:25,360 --> 00:23:28,102 went to the evening event, I was totally seeing us, 459 00:23:28,102 --> 00:23:30,278 like, traveling and, like, at festivals. 460 00:23:30,278 --> 00:23:32,193 So it's like, regardless of what happens here, like, 461 00:23:32,193 --> 00:23:34,500 I already know we're going to be friends for life. 462 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:35,979 - That's dope. - That's really cool 463 00:23:35,979 --> 00:23:38,678 because I even said, like, "No matter what happens, 464 00:23:38,678 --> 00:23:41,158 like, I want to get to know you more." 465 00:23:41,158 --> 00:23:43,073 But that's really cool that you said that, 466 00:23:43,073 --> 00:23:45,336 and it means a lot to us, yeah. 467 00:23:45,336 --> 00:23:48,688 It's pretty apparent from across the table that, 468 00:23:48,688 --> 00:23:50,777 you know, Lauren, Dylan, and Mia 469 00:23:50,777 --> 00:23:54,694 are all hitting it off pretty, pretty well. 470 00:23:54,694 --> 00:23:56,304 Bring the high, bring the energy, yeah. 471 00:23:56,304 --> 00:23:58,219 If I'm performing, will you guys show up? 472 00:23:58,219 --> 00:24:00,656 - Duh. - If I invite you onstage, will you dance with me? 473 00:24:00,656 --> 00:24:03,093 - Duh. Hell, yeah. - There's been a lot of laughing, 474 00:24:03,093 --> 00:24:06,096 there's been a lot of touching, and it kind of hurts me. 475 00:24:06,096 --> 00:24:08,403 But, like, Dylan is not here for the right reasons. 476 00:24:08,403 --> 00:24:10,449 He just wants two hot women on his arms. 477 00:24:10,449 --> 00:24:13,234 But that's not sexy. There's nothing cute about that. 478 00:24:13,234 --> 00:24:14,714 It's just like, "Ugh." 479 00:24:14,714 --> 00:24:17,978 - Our souls vibe. That's that. - Exactly. 480 00:24:17,978 --> 00:24:20,720 So how did it feel, like, going back to the villa, 481 00:24:20,720 --> 00:24:23,549 and did it feel-- how did that feel for you? 482 00:24:23,549 --> 00:24:25,072 - I was nervous a little bit. - Mm-hmm. 483 00:24:25,072 --> 00:24:26,900 But I was happy to get to know them 484 00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:29,511 and have an opportunity to just talk to them, you know? 485 00:24:29,511 --> 00:24:31,905 But honestly, though, like, we definitely had, like, 486 00:24:31,905 --> 00:24:34,560 a connection with everyone that stepped forward. 487 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:37,563 So it wasn't an easy-- easy choice. 488 00:24:37,563 --> 00:24:40,522 Like, literally, we had no idea what we were going to do. 489 00:24:40,522 --> 00:24:42,916 So I pretty much said like, "Sean, 490 00:24:42,916 --> 00:24:45,048 I know that we like everyone here. 491 00:24:45,048 --> 00:24:47,442 Say the name." You know what I mean? 492 00:24:47,442 --> 00:24:50,489 And he just said a name, so it could have been anyone. 493 00:24:50,489 --> 00:24:52,752 I'm trying to just, like, maintain my composure, 494 00:24:52,752 --> 00:24:54,928 but I'm feeling a lot. 495 00:24:54,928 --> 00:24:56,277 I'm feeling nervous. 496 00:24:56,277 --> 00:24:59,454 I think that that rang the alarm for me. 497 00:24:59,454 --> 00:25:02,109 You know, what's going on? 498 00:25:02,109 --> 00:25:05,939 So today, the throuples had a therapy session, right? 499 00:25:05,939 --> 00:25:08,855 And it was all about boundaries, setting those boundaries. 500 00:25:08,855 --> 00:25:11,118 The big one for me was, like, the kissing shit. 501 00:25:11,118 --> 00:25:13,424 The minute the shit came off and they said "kissing," 502 00:25:13,424 --> 00:25:16,819 I just laid back like, "I'm not looking at nobody." 503 00:25:16,819 --> 00:25:20,170 So the experience went a little different for us. 504 00:25:20,170 --> 00:25:22,869 There was an energy shift, and I think we just didn't 505 00:25:22,869 --> 00:25:24,871 get time to kind of talk about that energy shift. 506 00:25:24,871 --> 00:25:26,307 I mean, like, I did try, 507 00:25:26,307 --> 00:25:29,658 and I think you weren't ready to talk about it. 508 00:25:29,658 --> 00:25:33,444 Ashmal knows I'm not that comfortable sharing my feelings, 509 00:25:33,444 --> 00:25:35,490 so I feel a little blindsided. 510 00:25:35,490 --> 00:25:38,798 They asked him, was he surprised that I said "objection"? 511 00:25:38,798 --> 00:25:40,930 If you want to talk about it. Like... 512 00:25:40,930 --> 00:25:43,803 - About what? - About this challenge. 513 00:25:43,803 --> 00:25:45,935 What do you think you're talking about? 514 00:25:45,935 --> 00:25:47,850 Now everybody at the table is going to look at me 515 00:25:47,850 --> 00:25:49,852 like I'm this spoiled little brat 516 00:25:49,852 --> 00:25:52,594 who can't handle being in a throuple. 517 00:25:52,594 --> 00:25:54,335 Even blindfolded, 518 00:25:54,335 --> 00:25:58,121 I could feel the tension and the energy shift. 519 00:25:58,121 --> 00:26:01,037 Rehman, I'm so curious. I've been trying to read you. 520 00:26:01,037 --> 00:26:03,518 - Yeah, it's kind of hard to read. - You're so composed. 521 00:26:03,518 --> 00:26:06,173 You're just eating. 522 00:26:10,177 --> 00:26:13,528 I am feeling a little awkward as this goes on. 523 00:26:13,528 --> 00:26:18,620 Oh, my God, like, you obviously can feel the tension. 524 00:26:24,278 --> 00:26:28,238 He's the most stubborn man I have ever, ever met. 525 00:26:28,238 --> 00:26:31,372 I'm gonna have to be the one to get him over this, 526 00:26:31,372 --> 00:26:34,288 whatever this is. 527 00:26:40,816 --> 00:26:42,992 ♪ Don't question my love 528 00:26:42,992 --> 00:26:45,647 - All the love, all the love. - Yay! 529 00:26:45,647 --> 00:26:47,083 You know, it's all the love. 530 00:26:47,083 --> 00:26:48,694 ♪ Don't question my love 531 00:26:48,694 --> 00:26:50,957 ♪ Mm, no 532 00:26:50,957 --> 00:26:54,525 ♪ Don't question my love for you ♪ 533 00:27:01,271 --> 00:27:04,274 I'm glad you chose a seat so far away. 534 00:27:04,274 --> 00:27:05,711 Um... 535 00:27:05,711 --> 00:27:08,670 I genuinely do not know how we're in this situation. 536 00:27:08,670 --> 00:27:10,237 Do you understand my confusion? 537 00:27:10,237 --> 00:27:13,675 I don't understand what's going on. 538 00:27:13,675 --> 00:27:16,591 Okay. Then-- Then I guess you don't understand. Then-- 539 00:27:16,591 --> 00:27:19,899 I know, so is that it? So I don't understand. 540 00:27:19,899 --> 00:27:21,640 So... - Yeah. 541 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:24,686 I mean, maybe you can help me understand? 542 00:27:24,686 --> 00:27:26,253 Do you not really understand? 543 00:27:26,253 --> 00:27:27,994 Because apparently, during the thing, you said, 544 00:27:27,994 --> 00:27:30,039 "Oh, yeah, I know how he is." 545 00:27:30,039 --> 00:27:32,868 Or you claimed to know how I was feeling then. 546 00:27:34,957 --> 00:27:36,916 What is going-- Like, I don't understand 547 00:27:36,916 --> 00:27:38,569 where this animosity is coming from. 548 00:27:38,569 --> 00:27:40,180 I asked you how you're feeling. You didn't tell me. 549 00:27:40,180 --> 00:27:42,312 I was so vulnerable in the challenge. 550 00:27:42,312 --> 00:27:44,532 I can sense your discomfort, so I'm objecting. 551 00:27:44,532 --> 00:27:46,795 You objected at the very end. What do you-- 552 00:27:46,795 --> 00:27:48,623 It kind of doesn't matter. Like... 553 00:27:48,623 --> 00:27:49,885 You just stayed silent. 554 00:27:49,885 --> 00:27:51,365 Yeah, because I'm not gonna object. 555 00:27:51,365 --> 00:27:53,715 I'm like, "Okay, listen, if he knows that I'm irritated," 556 00:27:53,715 --> 00:27:55,151 because you admitted it. You said, 557 00:27:55,151 --> 00:27:56,805 "Oh, I can see it in his face." 558 00:27:56,805 --> 00:27:58,154 But irritated about what? 559 00:27:58,154 --> 00:27:59,678 But then you just said it, though. 560 00:27:59,678 --> 00:28:01,636 No, but you said-- - Would you have rather had me 561 00:28:01,636 --> 00:28:04,552 said, "Listen, Rehman is angry at me, and I don't know why. 562 00:28:04,552 --> 00:28:06,728 We're not gonna do this challenge"? 563 00:28:06,728 --> 00:28:08,382 Would you have rather had me said that? - So it's better 564 00:28:08,382 --> 00:28:10,297 that you did, but then you just did it anyways? 565 00:28:10,297 --> 00:28:13,474 That's the right thing to do. 566 00:28:15,302 --> 00:28:17,304 - Bye, guys. - I'm so glad that we got to hang out. 567 00:28:17,304 --> 00:28:19,045 - Yeah, same. - Bye! 568 00:28:19,045 --> 00:28:20,742 - Bye! - Bye, guys! 569 00:28:20,742 --> 00:28:23,832 Get backstage. Thanks for coming over. 570 00:28:26,095 --> 00:28:28,576 How is it so on me? 571 00:28:28,576 --> 00:28:32,188 I am so confused how this is on me. 572 00:28:32,188 --> 00:28:34,843 Okay, then be confused. 573 00:28:34,843 --> 00:28:37,193 "Okay, then be confused." I mean, it doesn't sound like 574 00:28:37,193 --> 00:28:40,240 you're trying to work towards a resolution. 575 00:28:40,240 --> 00:28:43,504 It sucks. I'm actually hurt, after three years of dating, 576 00:28:43,504 --> 00:28:45,462 that you can't even just say-- - Well, it sucks that 577 00:28:45,462 --> 00:28:47,769 three years after dating that you don't know, 578 00:28:47,769 --> 00:28:51,120 like, how your certain actions make your partner feel. 579 00:28:51,120 --> 00:28:53,470 And you didn't do really anything to change that 580 00:28:53,470 --> 00:28:55,777 other than asking me, "Oh, are you okay?" 581 00:28:55,777 --> 00:28:58,388 If I knew seriously that something was really wrong with you 582 00:28:58,388 --> 00:29:00,695 or I knew that your behavior had really changed, 583 00:29:00,695 --> 00:29:02,479 I would make it a point to say, "You know what? Listen. 584 00:29:02,479 --> 00:29:04,133 I'm going to probably spend time with him 585 00:29:04,133 --> 00:29:05,874 as much as I can." - We're in a relationship. 586 00:29:05,874 --> 00:29:08,050 No, you're wrong for caring more about what everybody else 587 00:29:08,050 --> 00:29:11,445 thinks about you during the challenge, during this, during that. 588 00:29:11,445 --> 00:29:15,057 You're more concerned about all of that than how I feel. 589 00:29:20,671 --> 00:29:23,631 Well, thank you for telling me how you feel. I need some time. 590 00:29:23,631 --> 00:29:25,154 Okay. 591 00:29:27,113 --> 00:29:29,985 ♪ Sometimes 592 00:29:29,985 --> 00:29:33,162 ♪ Life gets hard 593 00:29:34,860 --> 00:29:37,906 ♪ And sometimes 594 00:29:37,906 --> 00:29:41,388 ♪ We break down 595 00:29:43,172 --> 00:29:47,960 ♪ Don't give up, don't give up 596 00:29:47,960 --> 00:29:50,440 ♪ It's gonna get better 597 00:29:57,491 --> 00:29:59,319 I really, really liked dinner. 598 00:29:59,319 --> 00:30:02,713 It was so cool, though, that they had Mia-- 599 00:30:02,713 --> 00:30:04,628 The singles there? Mia's great. 600 00:30:04,628 --> 00:30:07,980 I feel like if we did, like, you know, give her more time, 601 00:30:07,980 --> 00:30:09,503 I feel like she'd be really fun. 602 00:30:09,503 --> 00:30:11,679 I think it would be really cool to, like-- 603 00:30:11,679 --> 00:30:13,333 - I-- - What? 604 00:30:13,333 --> 00:30:15,901 I personally would, like, like to, 605 00:30:15,901 --> 00:30:17,598 like, maybe invite her over. 606 00:30:17,598 --> 00:30:20,514 - No, that's what I was just saying. Yeah. - Yeah. 607 00:30:31,612 --> 00:30:35,659 Okay, I guess I'm not having a conversation. 608 00:30:37,923 --> 00:30:53,373 ♪ So let's take it back to the start ♪ 609 00:31:00,423 --> 00:31:02,904 I became hyper-aware of, like, you guys' reactions, 610 00:31:02,904 --> 00:31:04,253 the way you guys were looking. 611 00:31:04,253 --> 00:31:06,342 And I was looking at your reactions to me, Brittne. 612 00:31:06,342 --> 00:31:07,909 And I was like, "Damn. Like, is she, like-- 613 00:31:07,909 --> 00:31:10,564 Does she like me less? Is she comparing me to her? 614 00:31:10,564 --> 00:31:12,566 Or is she like, "I wish I had"-- whatever it is. 615 00:31:12,566 --> 00:31:15,264 Don't get too, too deep into your head. 616 00:31:15,264 --> 00:31:17,223 Because the deeper that you get into your mind, 617 00:31:17,223 --> 00:31:18,398 the more complicated you make it, 618 00:31:18,398 --> 00:31:20,052 the more you pull yourself out of-- 619 00:31:20,052 --> 00:31:21,444 That sounds like advice, Sean. 620 00:31:21,444 --> 00:31:23,098 Advice is not really supportive for me 621 00:31:23,098 --> 00:31:26,058 when I'm, like, sharing from the lower part of myself. 622 00:31:26,058 --> 00:31:27,755 You have to understand that I'm not giving you advice 623 00:31:27,755 --> 00:31:29,670 when I'm talking to you. I'm telling you we chose you 624 00:31:29,670 --> 00:31:33,021 for comfort, so even if you do go somewhere, 625 00:31:33,021 --> 00:31:34,936 it doesn't mean that you're going. 626 00:31:34,936 --> 00:31:37,373 We're still exploring, so... - This is also 627 00:31:37,373 --> 00:31:40,768 our first time experiencing... - First time. Yeah. 628 00:31:40,768 --> 00:31:43,379 ...this, this lifestyle. 629 00:31:43,379 --> 00:31:45,338 Brittne and Sean are not bad people. 630 00:31:45,338 --> 00:31:46,774 They're doing their best. 631 00:31:46,774 --> 00:31:49,429 This is a lot to balance. It's a lot for me. 632 00:31:49,429 --> 00:31:51,648 But when I'm sharing how I'm feeling with Brittne and Sean, 633 00:31:51,648 --> 00:31:55,870 I've just felt unsupported and invalidated. 634 00:32:00,135 --> 00:32:07,577 ♪ I don't need to be with you 635 00:32:08,839 --> 00:32:14,628 ♪ Only if you can make it better ♪ 636 00:32:18,153 --> 00:32:20,634 Good morning. All the hugs. 637 00:32:20,634 --> 00:32:23,419 I heard a little bit about the pepper situation. 638 00:32:23,419 --> 00:32:25,465 - The pepper? - Man! 639 00:32:25,465 --> 00:32:26,683 Yeah. 640 00:32:26,683 --> 00:32:30,426 - Brittne! - Good morning. Good morning. 641 00:32:30,426 --> 00:32:31,993 - Morning. Morning, guys. - Hi, Jonathan. 642 00:32:31,993 --> 00:32:34,256 - What's up, Jonathan? - How are you guys? 643 00:32:34,256 --> 00:32:36,606 - Good morning! - You look so cute. 644 00:32:36,606 --> 00:32:38,478 Thank you. 645 00:32:38,478 --> 00:32:40,436 I just want to talk about you. 646 00:32:40,436 --> 00:32:42,656 How are you doing? - Oh, about me. 647 00:32:42,656 --> 00:32:45,093 I'm doing okay. I'm really just focusing on me right now. 648 00:32:45,093 --> 00:32:47,617 I mean, I feel like that's the only thing I could do. - Yeah. 649 00:32:47,617 --> 00:32:49,706 You know? 650 00:32:49,706 --> 00:32:52,318 Rehman, can you at least look at me? 651 00:32:58,977 --> 00:33:00,848 Is this how you look at me? 652 00:33:00,848 --> 00:33:02,763 Okay, well, I just woke up, so... 653 00:33:02,763 --> 00:33:05,853 I've literally woken up next to you in worse situations 654 00:33:05,853 --> 00:33:09,074 and you looked at me with more love. 655 00:33:09,074 --> 00:33:11,598 You know what? Today is literally a whole new day. 656 00:33:11,598 --> 00:33:15,515 And if we're going to spend this day ignoring each other, 657 00:33:15,515 --> 00:33:17,865 at the end of the day, you cannot say that I ignored you, 658 00:33:17,865 --> 00:33:19,519 because you are actively ignoring me. 659 00:33:19,519 --> 00:33:21,956 I'm trying to have a conversation with you. 660 00:33:21,956 --> 00:33:25,786 This is a relationship, right? This is a two-way street. 661 00:33:29,007 --> 00:33:30,399 I love Ashmal, 662 00:33:30,399 --> 00:33:32,880 but apologizing, for me, is a very difficult thing to do. 663 00:33:32,880 --> 00:33:36,362 I need to be vulnerable, and I'm not really good at that. 664 00:33:36,362 --> 00:33:39,887 It takes time for me. 665 00:33:39,887 --> 00:33:43,543 I don't know what they're trying to fix or what's going on. 666 00:33:43,543 --> 00:33:45,458 And I feel like adding a third right now, 667 00:33:45,458 --> 00:33:47,373 to them, is a little... - Much? 668 00:33:47,373 --> 00:33:49,592 I just feel like it just feels weird. 669 00:33:49,592 --> 00:33:51,029 Yeah. 670 00:33:51,029 --> 00:33:52,639 Maybe this is, like, the one thing that happened, 671 00:33:52,639 --> 00:33:54,423 and maybe, like, from here on, you guys are strong. 672 00:33:54,423 --> 00:33:56,077 Like, do you see that? 673 00:33:56,077 --> 00:33:57,818 Do you think you would want to still stick around, if, like, 674 00:33:57,818 --> 00:33:59,863 you guys have a good day and get through the day today? 675 00:33:59,863 --> 00:34:02,127 If this is how they're going to be 676 00:34:02,127 --> 00:34:04,433 in their relationship, I don't want to be like this 677 00:34:04,433 --> 00:34:06,131 in a throuple. 678 00:34:06,131 --> 00:34:07,436 I'm sitting here at the table, 679 00:34:07,436 --> 00:34:10,396 and I'm just feeling really removed. 680 00:34:10,396 --> 00:34:13,268 I'm just feeling really detached from my couple. 681 00:34:13,268 --> 00:34:14,965 And so, I'm super nervous about this. 682 00:34:14,965 --> 00:34:18,099 I'm super-- I want to just-- I'm eager to just talk to them 683 00:34:18,099 --> 00:34:19,753 and just clear the air. 684 00:34:19,753 --> 00:34:22,582 I want to have a little chat. 685 00:34:24,149 --> 00:34:26,542 So what's going on? 686 00:34:26,542 --> 00:34:28,892 I feel like-- I'm like, "I wish I hadn't been, like, 687 00:34:28,892 --> 00:34:31,504 your first choice," 688 00:34:31,504 --> 00:34:33,984 because I feel like the first choice is the experiment. 689 00:34:33,984 --> 00:34:35,421 You see what I'm saying? 690 00:34:35,421 --> 00:34:37,640 That it's not really about making a deep connection. 691 00:34:37,640 --> 00:34:39,425 It's about like, "Let's just try all different 692 00:34:39,425 --> 00:34:41,557 kinds of people out and just see how it goes. 693 00:34:41,557 --> 00:34:43,211 And let's see how it affects our relationship." 694 00:34:43,211 --> 00:34:45,735 And it's not about integrating another person into it. 695 00:34:45,735 --> 00:34:48,651 You know what I'm saying? And bringing them into the fold. 696 00:34:48,651 --> 00:34:51,132 It's about like, "We're going to use this person 697 00:34:51,132 --> 00:34:53,613 as, like-- to figure out, 698 00:34:53,613 --> 00:34:56,006 you know, if polyamory is for us." 699 00:34:56,006 --> 00:34:59,271 And that just feels really dehumanizing, 700 00:34:59,271 --> 00:35:01,447 you know, just an object for you guys 701 00:35:01,447 --> 00:35:03,579 to experiment with or figure out. 702 00:35:03,579 --> 00:35:05,146 And I know that's not your intention. 703 00:35:05,146 --> 00:35:07,279 Shit. As soon as she said "dehumanized," 704 00:35:07,279 --> 00:35:10,151 Brittne just went up-- "This motherfucker is crazy." 705 00:35:10,151 --> 00:35:12,980 Once you make her feel weird, she will shut down on you. 706 00:35:12,980 --> 00:35:15,069 And it's hard to come back from that. 707 00:35:15,069 --> 00:35:17,158 We're not going to just say, "This is it." 708 00:35:17,158 --> 00:35:18,986 No. And I don't expect you to say, "This is it." 709 00:35:18,986 --> 00:35:20,988 I'm just letting you know how-- what my reactions were 710 00:35:20,988 --> 00:35:24,731 and what my feelings were about what's happened so far. 711 00:35:24,731 --> 00:35:27,473 I'm here to see if this is something that I do want, 712 00:35:27,473 --> 00:35:30,476 if this does work for me, and to find that person who does. 713 00:35:30,476 --> 00:35:33,696 And as of right now, being that you're acting so weird today, 714 00:35:33,696 --> 00:35:36,308 it's giving "you're not for me." 715 00:35:36,308 --> 00:35:44,881 ♪ Nowhere left to hide 716 00:35:49,669 --> 00:35:51,845 - Can we sit and talk? - Yeah. 717 00:35:51,845 --> 00:35:54,456 I really like to spend time with you, 718 00:35:54,456 --> 00:35:56,197 have fun with you. 719 00:35:56,197 --> 00:35:59,374 But, Rehman, I cannot deal with the way you're communicating. 720 00:35:59,374 --> 00:36:00,941 I'm going to be honest with you. 721 00:36:00,941 --> 00:36:04,118 I really feel taken advantage of by you. 722 00:36:04,118 --> 00:36:06,903 It's a really shitty feeling. 723 00:36:06,903 --> 00:36:10,907 I don't ever see Ashmal leaving my life, 724 00:36:10,907 --> 00:36:13,606 which is why these arguments are so hard, 725 00:36:13,606 --> 00:36:16,870 because I know that there is a lot of repairing to do. 726 00:36:16,870 --> 00:36:19,438 But I know the end result is going to be something good. 727 00:36:19,438 --> 00:36:23,050 It's just getting to that end result that's a little bit difficult. 728 00:36:23,050 --> 00:36:25,661 I'm trying to work towards a resolution. 729 00:36:25,661 --> 00:36:27,707 I'm trying to. And-- 730 00:36:27,707 --> 00:36:29,230 I don't want you to feel like that. 731 00:36:29,230 --> 00:36:31,363 I feel taken advantage of. I feel taken for granted. 732 00:36:31,363 --> 00:36:33,930 And you know I have a lot of love to give, and I give a lot of love. 733 00:36:33,930 --> 00:36:36,542 But if that's-- if that's what this is getting me, 734 00:36:36,542 --> 00:36:38,239 maybe I should be a shittier boyfriend. 735 00:36:38,239 --> 00:36:39,675 Maybe I should be a shittier person 736 00:36:39,675 --> 00:36:41,938 so that, like, if I always just give less... 737 00:36:41,938 --> 00:36:45,377 You know, what is, like, under-promise, over-deliver or some shit? 738 00:36:45,377 --> 00:36:47,117 Like, I don't like doing that. 739 00:36:47,117 --> 00:36:49,903 Then I have to hold back the sweet things I think of. 740 00:36:49,903 --> 00:36:51,992 No, I don't want you to ever hold back. 741 00:36:51,992 --> 00:36:54,212 I'm not asking you to hold back who you are, 742 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:56,736 because I'm dating you because of who you are, 743 00:36:56,736 --> 00:36:59,086 and I'm dating you because of your honest personality. 744 00:36:59,086 --> 00:37:01,784 You know that? - I never know where your head's at. 745 00:37:01,784 --> 00:37:04,352 I don't even talk to you about anything. Like... 746 00:37:04,352 --> 00:37:07,442 I can tell that he's a little taken aback 747 00:37:07,442 --> 00:37:10,097 that I have feelings, too. 748 00:37:10,097 --> 00:37:12,055 We have so many days ahead of us, 749 00:37:12,055 --> 00:37:16,321 and the last thing I want to be doing is fighting over nothing. 750 00:37:16,321 --> 00:37:19,149 Come here. 751 00:37:19,149 --> 00:37:21,064 My best friend. 752 00:37:21,064 --> 00:37:24,372 You're my best friend. - Stop it. 753 00:37:28,463 --> 00:37:31,814 I love you. 754 00:37:31,814 --> 00:37:33,816 Anything I can help with? 755 00:37:35,818 --> 00:37:38,952 Oh, my God! Little Barbie and Ken. 756 00:37:40,127 --> 00:37:42,303 I'm sorry. Can I interrupt real fast? 757 00:37:42,303 --> 00:37:44,305 Can I-- Are you guys willing to have a conversation with me? 758 00:37:44,305 --> 00:37:46,612 I feel like we don't really have a lot of time to, like, be weird 759 00:37:46,612 --> 00:37:48,309 or, like, have animosity. I'd love to just-- 760 00:37:48,309 --> 00:37:50,311 I honestly didn't like that you used the word 761 00:37:50,311 --> 00:37:52,618 "dehumanization," that I was dehumanizing you. 762 00:37:52,618 --> 00:37:54,794 So I kind of don't really want to talk. 763 00:37:54,794 --> 00:37:56,535 But I feel like that's what-- 764 00:37:56,535 --> 00:37:58,232 a conversation may help us clear the air 765 00:37:58,232 --> 00:38:00,321 and, like, figure out what's really 766 00:38:00,321 --> 00:38:03,063 trying to be communicated. 767 00:38:03,063 --> 00:38:04,804 Just, whenever you're ready. I'll be over here. 768 00:38:04,804 --> 00:38:06,022 You don't have to come immediately. 769 00:38:06,022 --> 00:38:08,851 You can just come when you feel ready. 770 00:38:08,851 --> 00:38:10,375 Okay. 771 00:38:15,467 --> 00:38:17,164 Sanu-- She's so serious. 772 00:38:17,164 --> 00:38:19,471 It's just too much. 773 00:38:19,471 --> 00:38:21,690 If we could swap, like, I'm swapping. 774 00:38:21,690 --> 00:38:23,997 Like, I'm done. I'm tapped out. 775 00:38:28,784 --> 00:38:30,743 Y'all ready to bring in some singles? 776 00:38:30,743 --> 00:38:32,484 - Yes! Raise the roof! - Bring 'em in. 777 00:38:32,484 --> 00:38:34,268 Let the party begin. 778 00:38:34,268 --> 00:38:36,444 What is this feeling? It's sparkly. 779 00:38:36,444 --> 00:38:38,054 Please go take Mia. 780 00:38:38,054 --> 00:38:39,099 Oh! 781 00:38:41,841 --> 00:38:43,799 ♪ I can feel the sunshine 782 00:38:43,799 --> 00:38:46,149 ♪ Like your body, you're mine 783 00:38:46,149 --> 00:38:49,152 ♪ Are you in it? 'Cause I'm ready ♪ 784 00:38:50,545 --> 00:38:53,113 Yes. 785 00:38:53,113 --> 00:38:55,681 All of the boundaries that we've put in place, 786 00:38:55,681 --> 00:38:57,987 that we've established, you know, years ago 787 00:38:57,987 --> 00:39:00,425 have been to sort of protect my feelings, 788 00:39:00,425 --> 00:39:03,210 because Wilder's feelings are not going to get hurt. 789 00:39:03,210 --> 00:39:06,779 The whole making sure that we're doing things together 790 00:39:06,779 --> 00:39:08,607 in the beginning 791 00:39:08,607 --> 00:39:10,609 is just a lesson that we've learned 792 00:39:10,609 --> 00:39:12,480 from when-- 793 00:39:12,480 --> 00:39:15,309 It wasn't the first time we've ever hooked up with a girl together. 794 00:39:15,309 --> 00:39:19,139 Basically, we were just hanging out at our place 795 00:39:19,139 --> 00:39:21,750 and not really doing anything yet. 796 00:39:21,750 --> 00:39:23,926 We were just talking, trying to set the mood 797 00:39:23,926 --> 00:39:25,667 and, like, feel each other out. 798 00:39:25,667 --> 00:39:28,409 And I left the room, 799 00:39:28,409 --> 00:39:33,283 and when I finished going to the bathroom, 800 00:39:33,283 --> 00:39:35,938 like, wash my hands, I looked out the door, 801 00:39:35,938 --> 00:39:38,071 and Wilder and this chick were just, like, 802 00:39:38,071 --> 00:39:39,681 going hard, making out. 803 00:39:39,681 --> 00:39:43,119 For me, it was like, "Oh, shit. 804 00:39:43,119 --> 00:39:45,818 So, like, you just needed me not to be there 805 00:39:45,818 --> 00:39:47,689 to-- for anything to happen?" - Aw! 806 00:39:47,689 --> 00:39:49,648 So I got really upset. 807 00:39:49,648 --> 00:39:51,650 So I think because of that, 808 00:39:51,650 --> 00:39:53,086 I have a little bit of trust issues 809 00:39:53,086 --> 00:39:55,349 when it comes to bringing in a third person. 810 00:39:55,349 --> 00:40:00,093 And I trust you very much, but, like, I don't want to-- 811 00:40:00,093 --> 00:40:02,965 I don't want to feel those feelings again. 812 00:40:02,965 --> 00:40:07,100 And I'm-- We've learned what needs to happen 813 00:40:07,100 --> 00:40:10,625 in order to not feel those feelings again, 814 00:40:10,625 --> 00:40:15,325 which is to always do things together in the beginning. 815 00:40:15,325 --> 00:40:16,501 Mm. 816 00:40:16,501 --> 00:40:17,893 Well, I'm glad, Corey, 817 00:40:17,893 --> 00:40:21,593 that you were able to forgive me for fucking up. 818 00:40:21,593 --> 00:40:25,161 - So am I. - And, you know, take a risk on it again. 819 00:40:25,161 --> 00:40:29,514 Based on my past experience and Corey's past experience, 820 00:40:29,514 --> 00:40:35,389 take it a little bit slower, just make sure nobody gets hurt. 821 00:40:35,389 --> 00:40:37,870 Just fucking something up too early, 822 00:40:37,870 --> 00:40:40,394 that's relationship suicide. 823 00:40:40,394 --> 00:40:43,528 Ooh. What was that? That was like a pop. 824 00:40:43,528 --> 00:40:45,573 Oh, I don't know. 825 00:40:55,975 --> 00:40:59,544 - Mm. - Oh, my God. 826 00:40:59,544 --> 00:41:02,808 I cannot wait for this white party mixer. 827 00:41:02,808 --> 00:41:04,157 We look good. We feel good. 828 00:41:04,157 --> 00:41:05,637 It's like college all over again, 829 00:41:05,637 --> 00:41:07,334 except everyone's into me. 830 00:41:07,334 --> 00:41:09,292 We look so fire! 831 00:41:09,292 --> 00:41:11,120 Yeah, you guys look real good. 832 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:13,471 - These or these? - Shorter. - Shorter. 833 00:41:15,124 --> 00:41:16,735 Look at us. Look at us. 834 00:41:16,735 --> 00:41:19,912 Can I just say, though, that I do want to apologize to you? 835 00:41:19,912 --> 00:41:22,218 It really did have nothing to do with you. 836 00:41:22,218 --> 00:41:24,569 I don't know if you fully are open to, like, 837 00:41:24,569 --> 00:41:27,354 continuing to, like, be here with us or not. 838 00:41:27,354 --> 00:41:32,272 Hopefully you don't just, like, judge us on this one situation. 839 00:41:35,841 --> 00:41:38,017 - So fun! - Yeah! 840 00:41:38,017 --> 00:41:40,846 ♪ Coming into the club, the night is heating up ♪ 841 00:41:40,846 --> 00:41:43,457 Hello! You guys look so good! 842 00:41:43,457 --> 00:41:48,070 Hello, hello! Hello, gorgeous. 843 00:41:48,070 --> 00:41:50,333 I'm excited for the mixer. 844 00:41:50,333 --> 00:41:52,074 Y'all could just bring the singles out, 845 00:41:52,074 --> 00:41:54,120 and we can just see what the party gives. 846 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:56,426 Cheers to our first rodeo. 847 00:41:59,299 --> 00:42:01,301 Yeehaw, cowboy! 848 00:42:01,301 --> 00:42:02,607 Hey! 849 00:42:04,347 --> 00:42:07,133 Y'all didn't start the party without me, did you? 850 00:42:07,133 --> 00:42:10,092 Look at y'all. Y'all all look great. - Thank you! 851 00:42:10,092 --> 00:42:12,181 Listen, we hope that you're having a really good time. 852 00:42:12,181 --> 00:42:14,662 I know the last couple of days have been eye-opening 853 00:42:14,662 --> 00:42:16,316 in a lot of ways, right? - Mm-hmm. 854 00:42:16,316 --> 00:42:19,449 And so, tonight we've got these beautiful necklaces here 855 00:42:19,449 --> 00:42:21,495 for each of the couples. 856 00:42:21,495 --> 00:42:24,977 So could one of you from each of the couples 857 00:42:24,977 --> 00:42:27,936 come up and grab two necklaces? 858 00:42:27,936 --> 00:42:31,026 You may have noticed that there's a third necklace 859 00:42:31,026 --> 00:42:32,985 on the stand. 860 00:42:32,985 --> 00:42:36,075 That necklace is for one of the unmatched singles 861 00:42:36,075 --> 00:42:38,643 that's about to join us. - Okay. 862 00:42:38,643 --> 00:42:39,992 - All right? - All right, 863 00:42:39,992 --> 00:42:42,255 So the idea is that you give this necklace 864 00:42:42,255 --> 00:42:45,040 to someone that you'd like to get to know a little better. 865 00:42:45,040 --> 00:42:47,565 All right? - Awesome. - Yep. 866 00:42:47,565 --> 00:42:49,654 When you like someone, 867 00:42:49,654 --> 00:42:53,832 you want them to be able to enjoy everyone here. 868 00:42:53,832 --> 00:42:57,096 But also, I don't want to be replaced. 869 00:42:58,053 --> 00:43:00,578 Y'all ready to bring in some singles? 870 00:43:00,578 --> 00:43:01,796 - Yes! - Bring 'em in. 871 00:43:01,796 --> 00:43:03,319 - Raise the roof. - We miss them. 872 00:43:03,319 --> 00:43:05,234 - What's up? - Long time no see. 873 00:43:05,234 --> 00:43:06,845 Yeah! There they go. 874 00:43:06,845 --> 00:43:08,324 The angels! 875 00:43:08,324 --> 00:43:10,588 - Oh, my gosh! Cute! - Hi! 876 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:12,633 Let the party begin. 877 00:43:14,592 --> 00:43:16,550 Hi! 878 00:43:16,550 --> 00:43:17,682 Hello! 879 00:43:17,682 --> 00:43:19,031 How you doing? 880 00:43:19,031 --> 00:43:20,554 What's up, girl? 881 00:43:20,554 --> 00:43:23,601 Honestly, the hardest part about being a throuple 882 00:43:23,601 --> 00:43:24,906 is figuring out the bed. 883 00:43:24,906 --> 00:43:26,865 How are you feeling? 884 00:43:26,865 --> 00:43:29,563 Honestly, like, every single moment we're spending together, 885 00:43:29,563 --> 00:43:32,044 it gets more fun, and it's, like, more sexy. 886 00:43:32,044 --> 00:43:34,133 And it's like, "Why would we stop doing that?" 887 00:43:34,133 --> 00:43:35,569 - Have you guys kissed? - No. 888 00:43:35,569 --> 00:43:38,224 - Oh, shit! - Mia! Come here, girl! 889 00:43:38,224 --> 00:43:40,356 What's up? - There you are. We haven't talked to you 890 00:43:40,356 --> 00:43:41,662 much today. 891 00:43:41,662 --> 00:43:43,708 We've had a lot of great conversations with Mia 892 00:43:43,708 --> 00:43:45,231 ever since day one. 893 00:43:45,231 --> 00:43:47,407 She's very tiny, but she brings 894 00:43:47,407 --> 00:43:50,279 and exerts a lot of amazing energy. 895 00:43:50,279 --> 00:43:52,020 - I have a question. - Yeah. 896 00:43:52,020 --> 00:43:53,761 Okay. Follow me. Follow us. 897 00:43:53,761 --> 00:43:54,980 Yep, yep, yep. 898 00:43:56,677 --> 00:43:58,723 - All right. - We'd like to get to know you a lot more. 899 00:43:58,723 --> 00:44:01,464 - Yeah! - Would you join us over there so we can talk a little bit more? 900 00:44:01,464 --> 00:44:03,466 - Okay, yeah! - We'll take you to a little private room. 901 00:44:03,466 --> 00:44:05,860 - Yeah, I would love to! - I'm not surprised. 902 00:44:05,860 --> 00:44:07,601 It all seems just very childish. 903 00:44:07,601 --> 00:44:09,124 - Oh, my gosh, this is so cute! - Okay. 904 00:44:09,124 --> 00:44:11,823 - Let's go. - Let's go. Fun. 905 00:44:11,823 --> 00:44:13,781 I am completely checked out. 906 00:44:13,781 --> 00:44:16,262 - This is cool, right? - You guys do whatever you want. 907 00:44:16,262 --> 00:44:17,742 And good luck to you, Mia. 908 00:44:17,742 --> 00:44:19,308 So is this kind of like you get to put it on, 909 00:44:19,308 --> 00:44:20,832 take them over, and then, like, go back 910 00:44:20,832 --> 00:44:22,442 and then, like, bring other people with the necklace? 911 00:44:22,442 --> 00:44:23,878 No, we pick one. That was the rule. 912 00:44:23,878 --> 00:44:26,925 Yeah, yeah. - You are the chosen one. 913 00:44:26,925 --> 00:44:28,448 They're talking to Mia right now, 914 00:44:28,448 --> 00:44:30,015 and, like, Mia is great for them. 915 00:44:30,015 --> 00:44:31,712 - Look at those heels, babe. - I know! 916 00:44:31,712 --> 00:44:34,584 - Right? - She's just a vibe every freaking day. 917 00:44:34,584 --> 00:44:37,283 You know what? It's okay. I'm glad that it's happening now. 918 00:44:37,283 --> 00:44:40,503 So I'm like fully, "Please, go take Mia." 919 00:44:40,503 --> 00:44:43,158 Yeah. - Come here. You're so cute. 920 00:44:43,158 --> 00:44:45,813 That's cute on you. 921 00:44:45,813 --> 00:44:48,163 What do you think about, like, Jonathan right now? 922 00:44:48,163 --> 00:44:50,078 Do you think he is leaning towards 923 00:44:50,078 --> 00:44:51,645 going towards any of the other couples, 924 00:44:51,645 --> 00:44:53,299 or do you think he's still set with us? 925 00:44:53,299 --> 00:44:54,822 I think he's very still set with us. 926 00:44:54,822 --> 00:44:57,651 But last night was so awkward and uncomfortable. 927 00:44:57,651 --> 00:45:00,523 We put him in the worst situation. 928 00:45:00,523 --> 00:45:04,310 I really wish I wasn't in the position that I am now. 929 00:45:04,310 --> 00:45:06,399 I wish I was second choice. That's why I told them. 930 00:45:06,399 --> 00:45:08,793 I was like, "I wish I wasn't you guys' first choice." 931 00:45:08,793 --> 00:45:11,056 We kind of need someone to kind of, like, bring out 932 00:45:11,056 --> 00:45:12,840 our vulnerability, if that makes sense, 933 00:45:12,840 --> 00:45:15,321 because we're like-- kind of like two fools. 934 00:45:15,321 --> 00:45:17,715 We don't take anything seriously, if that makes sense. 935 00:45:17,715 --> 00:45:20,587 Sean and I went into it knowing that we wanted 936 00:45:20,587 --> 00:45:23,503 to get to know, really, Peach and Darrien. 937 00:45:23,503 --> 00:45:25,766 So now you have two of us that are literally the same. 938 00:45:25,766 --> 00:45:27,594 So we kind of need that other person to, like-- 939 00:45:27,594 --> 00:45:28,987 - Somebody to bring that out. - Yeah. 940 00:45:28,987 --> 00:45:30,292 Yeah, you know? 941 00:45:30,292 --> 00:45:31,772 Lauren and I, like we've said, you know, 942 00:45:31,772 --> 00:45:33,818 "We've been together for seven years, married for two." 943 00:45:33,818 --> 00:45:37,256 Does that make you excited, kind of scared? 944 00:45:37,256 --> 00:45:40,868 I got a little, like, kind of sparkles in my stomach, you know? 945 00:45:40,868 --> 00:45:43,392 Yeah. She says "sparkles," not "butterflies." 946 00:45:43,392 --> 00:45:46,134 Sparkles. Oh, my God, that was the cutest thing. - That's adorable. Sparkles? 947 00:45:46,134 --> 00:45:48,571 Sparkles? - I've never said that before. 948 00:45:48,571 --> 00:45:51,183 I was just like, "What is this feeling? It's sparkly." 949 00:45:51,183 --> 00:45:52,967 Okay, well, we feel sparkles here. 950 00:45:52,967 --> 00:45:55,013 "What are you feeling?" "I'm feeling sparkles." 951 00:45:55,013 --> 00:45:57,711 - Yeah, I'm just feeling sparkles everywhere. - That's cute. Yeah. 952 00:45:57,711 --> 00:46:00,758 At the moment, Mia is making things that much more exciting. 953 00:46:00,758 --> 00:46:02,847 And we weren't expecting to have these kind of 954 00:46:02,847 --> 00:46:06,154 deep emotional connections just with the short conversations 955 00:46:06,154 --> 00:46:08,113 that we've had with these people. 956 00:46:08,113 --> 00:46:11,203 But it's just amazing to see how it's just naturally flowing, 957 00:46:11,203 --> 00:46:13,074 and that's exactly what's happening in my eyes. 958 00:46:13,074 --> 00:46:15,468 I'm just really excited to hopefully get to, you know, 959 00:46:15,468 --> 00:46:17,383 have these conversations more with you. - Thank you. 960 00:46:17,383 --> 00:46:19,602 And thank you so much. Thank you so much. 961 00:46:19,602 --> 00:46:24,956 ♪ Can you rock my world the way I love being solo? ♪ 962 00:46:24,956 --> 00:46:28,263 I mean, honestly, who do you think we haven't gotten to know 963 00:46:28,263 --> 00:46:32,093 that you're interested in getting to know? 964 00:46:32,093 --> 00:46:33,616 Darrien? 965 00:46:37,098 --> 00:46:39,100 I know that everything with Denyse 966 00:46:39,100 --> 00:46:40,623 is going at a really good pace, 967 00:46:40,623 --> 00:46:42,756 and we're really developing our relationship. 968 00:46:42,756 --> 00:46:45,890 But Darrien, she checks a lot of boxes. 969 00:46:45,890 --> 00:46:47,500 She checks so many boxes. 970 00:46:47,500 --> 00:46:49,328 - We're thinking about... - We're thinking about 971 00:46:49,328 --> 00:46:51,417 choosing you for our-- - ...getting to know you a little more. 972 00:46:51,417 --> 00:46:54,420 - Oh! - If you're-- If you're open for it. 973 00:46:54,420 --> 00:46:56,422 Yes, I'm definitely still open. 974 00:46:56,422 --> 00:46:58,946 We-- We're guessing that Sean and Brittne are... 975 00:46:58,946 --> 00:47:01,557 - We're feeling like they're feeling-- - ...also interested in you. 976 00:47:01,557 --> 00:47:03,603 Where are you getting that vibe? - Yeah. 977 00:47:03,603 --> 00:47:05,387 Did they pull you over, be like, "Can we talk to you"? 978 00:47:05,387 --> 00:47:06,867 Or what? Okay. - Yes. 979 00:47:06,867 --> 00:47:08,173 So tell you what. I'm gonna-- 980 00:47:08,173 --> 00:47:09,696 Experiment's happening for a while. 981 00:47:09,696 --> 00:47:11,263 I wanted to ask them. - I'm gonna to talk to Sean. 982 00:47:11,263 --> 00:47:12,568 - Oh, you want to ask them? - I want to ask. 983 00:47:12,568 --> 00:47:13,961 I'm just gonna go ask them really quick 984 00:47:13,961 --> 00:47:16,137 what they're gonna do. 985 00:47:17,922 --> 00:47:19,967 Do you know if you're choosing Darrien yet or no, 986 00:47:19,967 --> 00:47:21,708 if you're still on the fence? - Still on the fence. 987 00:47:21,708 --> 00:47:23,536 I mean, we're just moving around, but, I mean, if you feel 988 00:47:23,536 --> 00:47:25,277 like that's something that you guys want to do 989 00:47:25,277 --> 00:47:26,800 and that's something that is cool for you, 990 00:47:26,800 --> 00:47:28,497 then don't worry about it. It's cool. - Okay. 991 00:47:28,497 --> 00:47:29,977 Go whatever you feel is right for you. 992 00:47:29,977 --> 00:47:31,718 I just wanted to, like, check in with you about that. 993 00:47:31,718 --> 00:47:33,111 Yeah, but I appreciate you for doing that. 994 00:47:33,111 --> 00:47:34,286 Of course. Okay, great. 995 00:47:34,286 --> 00:47:35,940 Yeah. You go back to your chat. 996 00:47:35,940 --> 00:47:38,594 Yeah, yeah, go ahead, go ahead. 997 00:47:40,553 --> 00:47:43,338 Tonight, for a valuable lady, 998 00:47:43,338 --> 00:47:47,821 I think you deserve a-- some beads. 999 00:47:47,821 --> 00:47:50,563 I don't know what's it called. I'm sorry. 1000 00:47:50,563 --> 00:47:53,479 - Some beads. - Let me just talk to him for one second. 1001 00:47:53,479 --> 00:47:57,004 Let's go over there. Stay right here. I'll be right back. 1002 00:47:57,004 --> 00:48:00,965 So we're just going to have two beads on Darrien, then. 1003 00:48:00,965 --> 00:48:02,836 Well, you should have said something and not let them-- 1004 00:48:02,836 --> 00:48:04,882 You the one that walked her way and said that. 1005 00:48:04,882 --> 00:48:06,579 You haven't even-- - But I'm not gonna sit here-- 1006 00:48:06,579 --> 00:48:08,189 So they already put beads on her? 1007 00:48:08,189 --> 00:48:09,843 Yeah, but who cares? 1008 00:48:09,843 --> 00:48:11,976 I'm just trying to figure out why you wouldn't talk to me. 1009 00:48:11,976 --> 00:48:14,848 You just went off to the side and talked to her. 1010 00:48:14,848 --> 00:48:16,719 And she's putting beads on her side. - She pulled me to the side. 1011 00:48:16,719 --> 00:48:18,765 I mean, like, I didn't know that was happening because-- 1012 00:48:18,765 --> 00:48:20,593 You like Peach, as well. You just have to go with the experiment. 1013 00:48:20,593 --> 00:48:21,986 I'm not gonna tell somebody don't do something 1014 00:48:21,986 --> 00:48:23,813 while I'm still deciding. - What I'm saying is that, 1015 00:48:23,813 --> 00:48:25,685 why wasn't it a group decision? That's what I'm saying. 1016 00:48:25,685 --> 00:48:27,513 I like to be included in everything 1017 00:48:27,513 --> 00:48:30,733 that has to do with, like, you know, me. 1018 00:48:30,733 --> 00:48:34,694 We came into this experience as a couple. 1019 00:48:34,694 --> 00:48:37,262 So we make decisions together. 1020 00:48:47,750 --> 00:48:49,361 - Where's the wine hidden back here? - Right? 1021 00:48:49,361 --> 00:48:51,232 You guys got a bottle somewhere or what? 1022 00:48:51,232 --> 00:48:52,451 Right! 1023 00:48:52,451 --> 00:48:54,627 We wanted to get to know Darrien. 1024 00:48:54,627 --> 00:48:57,108 Being that I know Corey, I think that she was trying 1025 00:48:57,108 --> 00:48:58,631 to be respectful, for sure. 1026 00:48:58,631 --> 00:49:00,720 But when it comes to, like, things that have to do 1027 00:49:00,720 --> 00:49:02,809 with me and Sean, I should be included. 1028 00:49:02,809 --> 00:49:04,985 I want to feel heard. Do you want to go and talk? 1029 00:49:04,985 --> 00:49:07,770 Who we talking to now? - I was talking to Peach. 1030 00:49:07,770 --> 00:49:09,729 Yeah, but she's clearly over there now, so I said, 1031 00:49:09,729 --> 00:49:12,210 "Do you want to go talk now? - Yeah. Of course. 1032 00:49:15,996 --> 00:49:18,520 Thank you so much. 1033 00:49:18,520 --> 00:49:22,307 What made you all choose me tonight? 1034 00:49:22,307 --> 00:49:24,483 You seem like the most similar to us. 1035 00:49:24,483 --> 00:49:27,312 I mean, you look like somebody we would meet 1036 00:49:27,312 --> 00:49:30,576 at either a festival or going out in L.A. - Party, just out. 1037 00:49:30,576 --> 00:49:32,795 - So you all are in L.A., as well. - Yeah. 1038 00:49:32,795 --> 00:49:35,146 I didn't even know that! 1039 00:49:35,146 --> 00:49:36,451 - Are you in L.A.? - Yeah. 1040 00:49:36,451 --> 00:49:38,801 Oh, check, check, check, check, check. 1041 00:49:38,801 --> 00:49:40,847 I'm just waiting for the moment, talking to Darrien, 1042 00:49:40,847 --> 00:49:43,023 when it's going to be like, "Oh, you know what? 1043 00:49:43,023 --> 00:49:46,026 It's not going to work." But she might be a good fit. 1044 00:49:46,026 --> 00:49:50,030 - Right? - These are the things we want to know. 1045 00:49:53,164 --> 00:49:57,124 I wanted to ask you, like, you have, like a dominant personality. 1046 00:49:57,124 --> 00:49:58,343 - Really? - Yes. 1047 00:49:58,343 --> 00:49:59,648 - She is. - And I feel like 1048 00:49:59,648 --> 00:50:01,694 I would be submissive for you. 1049 00:50:01,694 --> 00:50:05,002 And you know what's so funny? Like, that honestly works. 1050 00:50:05,002 --> 00:50:07,134 Okay, I could do that. I could do that. 1051 00:50:07,134 --> 00:50:08,831 - Okay. - Yeah. 1052 00:50:08,831 --> 00:50:11,704 When thinking about dating a couple, 1053 00:50:11,704 --> 00:50:14,576 what most interests you in that experience? 1054 00:50:14,576 --> 00:50:18,102 I really love being able to experience a divine feminine and masculine. 1055 00:50:18,102 --> 00:50:20,800 Right? Right? It's, like, because that's been my thing. 1056 00:50:20,800 --> 00:50:23,716 I love him to death. You know, nine years together. 1057 00:50:23,716 --> 00:50:25,152 But the reason why I want to do this 1058 00:50:25,152 --> 00:50:27,241 is because I just feel like I'm missing, 1059 00:50:27,241 --> 00:50:28,547 you know, feminine energy. 1060 00:50:28,547 --> 00:50:30,723 Sorry, baby. You just don't provide. 1061 00:50:30,723 --> 00:50:33,465 I'm sorry I'm not girly enough. 1062 00:50:33,465 --> 00:50:35,380 Have you dated a couple before? 1063 00:50:35,380 --> 00:50:37,643 I have, I have. And it was beautiful. 1064 00:50:37,643 --> 00:50:39,601 That was my first poly experience. - Okay, cool. 1065 00:50:39,601 --> 00:50:41,212 So after that, I was definitely like, 1066 00:50:41,212 --> 00:50:43,518 "This is my favorite type of dynamic to be in." 1067 00:50:43,518 --> 00:50:44,737 Okay. 1068 00:50:44,737 --> 00:50:46,608 I want to be able to explore both, 1069 00:50:46,608 --> 00:50:49,133 and I don't know how we can do that. 1070 00:50:49,133 --> 00:50:51,309 I just really wish that there was a way 1071 00:50:51,309 --> 00:50:54,051 to continue to explore this relationship with Denyse 1072 00:50:54,051 --> 00:50:56,140 while also getting to know Darrien better 1073 00:50:56,140 --> 00:50:59,752 and seeing if this is also something that works for us. 1074 00:50:59,752 --> 00:51:02,189 Oh. Hugs all around. 1075 00:51:04,191 --> 00:51:07,107 How you dress is kind of, like, important to me. Like... 1076 00:51:07,107 --> 00:51:10,154 So, for instance, when you came at the ceremony, 1077 00:51:10,154 --> 00:51:12,765 I looked over, and I said, "Oh, okay." 1078 00:51:12,765 --> 00:51:14,854 - She dressed like us. - She dressed like us. 1079 00:51:14,854 --> 00:51:17,161 - I like showcasing skin. I do. - I do, too. 1080 00:51:17,161 --> 00:51:19,424 - I don't see anything wrong with it. - I like to be sexy. 1081 00:51:19,424 --> 00:51:21,469 I'm a sexy person, so I like to-- 1082 00:51:21,469 --> 00:51:24,907 I like to show off, like, my body, my curves, like everything. 1083 00:51:24,907 --> 00:51:26,692 I like that, I like that. 1084 00:51:26,692 --> 00:51:29,129 I liked Peach. She's actually, like, just chill. 1085 00:51:29,129 --> 00:51:31,958 She's not too much. She actually has substance. 1086 00:51:31,958 --> 00:51:34,091 Me and her actually have a lot in common. 1087 00:51:34,091 --> 00:51:36,571 So talking to her today, like, changed everything. 1088 00:51:36,571 --> 00:51:39,139 - Like, everything has changed, like, for the better. - Yeah. 1089 00:51:39,139 --> 00:51:42,403 I'm very curious and excited to see where this goes. Like... 1090 00:51:42,403 --> 00:51:44,275 I'm excited, too. 1091 00:51:44,275 --> 00:51:45,667 Let's go. 1092 00:51:45,667 --> 00:51:48,801 ♪ Anything that we want to 1093 00:51:49,802 --> 00:51:52,152 Every little moment, it's just becoming 1094 00:51:52,152 --> 00:51:56,330 that much nicer and easier and pleasant. 1095 00:51:56,330 --> 00:51:58,376 It's just hard when-- 1096 00:51:58,376 --> 00:52:00,465 Like, I've never been in this situation, where you have to, 1097 00:52:00,465 --> 00:52:04,991 like-- - Choose, like, literally between two great options. 1098 00:52:04,991 --> 00:52:07,950 - Somebody stole you again. - What do you mean, again? 1099 00:52:07,950 --> 00:52:10,518 - Well, technically... - We wanted to talk with you, too. 1100 00:52:10,518 --> 00:52:12,477 Yeah. 1101 00:52:12,477 --> 00:52:15,741 Oh, my God! I hate that fucking gong! 1102 00:52:15,741 --> 00:52:19,136 Yes. By now, you know what the gong means. 1103 00:52:19,136 --> 00:52:23,009 Singles, it is time to leave the resort. 1104 00:52:26,317 --> 00:52:28,232 See you! 1105 00:52:33,411 --> 00:52:36,196 And, couples, I hope that you spent more time 1106 00:52:36,196 --> 00:52:39,417 getting to know some of the other unmatched singles 1107 00:52:39,417 --> 00:52:42,202 in and out of the private zones here tonight. 1108 00:52:42,202 --> 00:52:43,508 Oh, yeah! 1109 00:52:43,508 --> 00:52:46,163 Because, pretty soon, you're going to be asked 1110 00:52:46,163 --> 00:52:50,123 whether you want to stay in your current throuple or swap. 1111 00:52:51,037 --> 00:52:54,997 Once again, the resort is yours. 1112 00:53:04,703 --> 00:53:06,922 Pulling the rug out from under this person 1113 00:53:06,922 --> 00:53:09,142 we've just told to trust us, 1114 00:53:09,142 --> 00:53:12,624 I have no fucking clue what we're gonna do. 1115 00:53:12,624 --> 00:53:14,800 Becca? Becca's not here. 1116 00:53:14,800 --> 00:53:17,237 Becca? I don't know. 1117 00:53:17,237 --> 00:53:20,197 I feel really awkward at this point. 1118 00:53:20,197 --> 00:53:22,895 I don't know exactly where their head is at. 1119 00:53:22,895 --> 00:53:26,812 I feel like they're just trying to figure things out within themselves, 1120 00:53:26,812 --> 00:53:29,945 that they're kind of just, like, forgetting about me. 1121 00:53:29,945 --> 00:53:34,254 What a day. What a day with my wifey.