‘I sleep around, but my husband isn’t allowed to’ — meet the couple in a one-sided open marriage
Karla Houston and her husband have established a one-sided open marriage, where she engages in polyamorous relationships while he remains monogamous. This dynamic, known as a mono-poly relationship, was formed after extensive discussions about their individual needs and desires. Houston emphasizes the importance of communication and challenges societal double standards regarding gender roles in relationships.
- ▪Karla Houston practices polyamory while her husband is monogamous.
- ▪The couple opened their marriage in 2022 after honest conversations.
- ▪Houston believes that their relationship requires more communication than traditional partnerships.
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Sex & Relationships exclusive ‘I sleep around, but my husband isn’t allowed to’ — meet the couple in a one-sided open marriage By Kyra Breslin Published May 26, 2026, 11:33 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s like having an off-leash dog. In an effort to stay authentic to who she is while in a loving nine-year marriage, Karla Houston, 34, freely embarks on sexual escapades, while her husband remains monogamous. The one-sided open relationship, more formally known as a mono-poly relationship, is an unconventional dynamic that works for the California couple. “My husband is monogamous and I’m polyamorous, and we’ve had to build a dynamic that honors that difference,” she told The Post.
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