Here’s one before the weekend. Ne-Yo has opened up about how his polyamorous lifestyle is not only about fulfilling his personal needs, but also about creating a supportive “community” that extends to both his business ventures and his seven children. In a candid conversation on Real 92.3 LA, the R&B star spoke about the dynamics of his family and how his multiple relationships play a crucial role in helping him balance his busy life.
The “So Sick” artist explained that his lifestyle allows him to juggle the responsibilities of fatherhood, despite being away from home frequently due to his career. Although he acknowledges the difficulty of being everywhere at once, he sees his multi-relationship setup as a partnership that helps meet the needs of his children. “I do partnership, not ownership,” Ne-Yo shared. “I don’t even want to own you. I want a partner in this situation. I don’t demand exclusivity or ask for it, nothing like that. If you offer it and I accept [then] there are rules to follow, but nothing is above a conversation as long as we’re being honest.”
Get this, Ne-Yo also took the opportunity to clarify that his polyamorous relationships are not solely about the sexual aspect, but rather a deeper sense of community and mutual support. “See, people get caught up on the sxual element of it. If the only reason you’re doing it is for the seual part of it, you’re bound to fail,” he explained, stressing that his polyamorous arrangement functions as a “community.”
Discussing how his family and team work together to support his children, Ne-Yo elaborated on how they all contribute in their own ways. “Me being as busy as I am, I’m rarely home — and God bless my kids for them being understanding — but if you want your [Roblox] and your V-bucks and them Jordans, daddy gotta go to work,” he said. “And while daddy’s at work, this one’s gonna cook dinner and this one is gonna make breakfast, and this one’s gonna get you ready for school…”
What’s more when asked whether his children ever find the situation confusing, Ne-Yo responded confidently, saying, “No.” He added, “Kids understand what you explain [to them]. If I make it confusing, then it’s confusing. My kids understand that they are loved and that they are cared for and that is what matters to me.”