Amanda Coates, 38 years old, a resident of North Carolina, United States, made an unusual decision five years ago: she invited her best friend, Victoria, 29, to live with her and her husband, Dennis. At the time, Amanda had been with Dennis for 13 years, and Victoria had just gone through a turbulent divorce after suffering abuse from her ex-husband. Amanda offered her friend shelter and decided that her presence could strengthen the marriage.
What started as a gesture of friendship evolved into a throuple relationship. Amanda revealed that she and Dennis had previously considered an open marriage, but had never gone through with the idea. After realizing that Victoria would be "perfect" for her husband, Amanda encouraged Dennis to invest in the relationship with her friend, telling him he was "a great catch" and that Victoria deserved to be treated with love and kindness.
Currently, the three of them live together and raise eight children together. The family dynamic includes Dennis sleeping with Victoria on the lower floor of the house, while Amanda sleeps alone upstairs. Amanda claims to be happy with the arrangement and considers the relationship stable for five years.
