One evening, he said it would be nice to have extra help around the house. When I joked about hiring a cleaning service, he didn’t answer. His tone was serious, and I felt uneasy but didn’t press.

Fast forward to last week: Jack walked in with Claire trailing behind him. Calmly, he introduced her and declared she would be his second wife. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Jack said it was a practical arrangement—

Claire would help with cooking, cleaning, and chores, and it was better than sneaking around with a mistress. I stood there, stunned, while Claire avoided my gaze. Then an idea struck me. I smiled and said, “Fine. You can have a second wife—but only if I get a second husband.”

Jack was speechless. When I explained that if he wanted to live in a ‘traditional’ polygamous way, I would