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THREE'S A CROWD
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- Olivia Stringer, Fabulous Digital Writer
A PAIR of twins have hit back at trolls who have criticised them for dating the same man.
Pediah and Petunia have always done everything together, and love wearing identical outfits, so it just made sense to them to start dating the same men.
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"We tried dating separately, but it just didn't work", they told Love Don't Judge.
The duo first met Themba whilst on holiday, and said that it was "love at first sight."
The trio now all sleep in the same bed, which they say is extremely cramped, but are incredibly happy with their arrangement.
Themba described the relationship as "the best of both worlds" as the girls have very different personalities "like sugar and salt."
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He added that being kissed in public by two women makes him feel "like a king."
"Dating two girls can be expensive - but I can handle it," he said.
However, the girls did admit that sometimes Themba can't tell them apart, and often gives one twin more attention than the other.
The throuple have received a lot of criticism for sharing details of their relationship online, with some people trolls stating that the twins must be after Themba's money.
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They also receive hate when out and about in public, with people giving them stares and making comments.
The trio have even been thrown out of shops and public swimming pools for hugging and kissing.
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"I've never been worried about what people think," Themba said.
To make their relationship work, Petunia, Pediah and Themba make sure to always go on dates together, so that no one is ever left out.
However, Themba sometimes feels like the twins forget about him, and gossip too much.
In the future, the throuple would love to get married, and see "a lot of kids", on the horizon.
"We aren't doing it to prove anything," said Petunia.
What is polyamory?
Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of all parties.
It can refer to relationships where one person has multiple partners or spouses, or where all parties are in a relationship with each other, for example in a throuple.
According to You Gov, 6.8% of people in the UK have been in a polyamorous relationship.
"People who judge us need to focus on their lives.
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"This is our life and you have to mind your own business.
"This is love."
