f you know me, you know I love a good dose of smutty, messy reality TV—something I can watch in the background while doing a million things. But PolyFamily on TLC? This one had me watching closely and talking to the screen like I was in the episode.
Let’s talk about episode one. 👇
Meet the PolyFamily
In this episode, we’re introduced to two couples navigating a polyamorous relationship:
- Alysia & Tyler
- Sean & Taya
They’re working on blending their families, homes, and love lives—while raising kids and figuring out how to make this dynamic work without losing themselves in the process.
Spoiler: it’s complicated.
Sean’s Parenting Style Raised Eyebrows
There was a scene where Sean grounded his daughter for lying (we didn’t get all the details), but what stood out to me was his idea of grounding:
No interaction with family.
No talking.
Just full-on silence and social separation.
Now listen—I’m not here to tell anyone how to parent, but that approach felt a bit… extreme? I get that discipline is personal, but cutting off communication entirely? It made me uncomfortable. Then again, every family sets their own rules—but this one seemed more punitive than corrective. Also, this is just how the show was edited and may not be the true reality and just the impression that was given.
Alysia’s Jealousy Was Raw and Real
We also saw Alysia open up about her discomfort regarding her husband Tyler’s relationship with Taya. She doesn’t want to hear about their sex life, and she’s clearly struggling with fear that Tyler might be more attracted to Taya.
It was honest. And hard to watch.
Because here’s the thing: I don’t know how you ever fully heal from that kind of insecurity without deep emotional work.
Like… do they go to therapy?
They have to, right?
Trying to build trust in a multi-partner relationship without professional guidance seems nearly impossible. I really hope they are, or that it’s something they explore in future episodes.
Big Questions, Big Feelings
There’s definitely drama in PolyFamily—but it also brings up some deep, real-life questions:
- How do you manage emotional equity in a relationship with more than two people?
- How do you discipline children in a shared-parenting household with four adults?
- And how do you deal with the ever-present shadow of jealousy?
I’m intrigued. I’m invested. And yes, I’ll be watching episode two.
Let’s Chat
Have you watched PolyFamily? What did you think of Sean’s discipline style? Do you think Alysia’s fears are valid—or are they signs this arrangement might not work long-term?
Drop your thoughts in the comments.
Also: send me your TV recommendations (especially horror shows), and yes, the jalapeño garden is thriving, in case you were wondering.
Until next time