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Ne-Yo is opening up about how he makes a polyamorous relationship with four women work, and what his family thinks about his new lifestyle.
During an interview Angie Martinez debuted on Thursday, April 10, the Grammy award-winning singer said he's "never been happier" with his four girlfriends. He recalled how he used to follow the societal norms of one man one wife, but now he claims those labels never worked for him. Ne-Yo is currently living in his "brutal honesty era," and he refuses to apologize for it.
“I’ve always been a free spirit. I thrive off of being able to move free,” he said. "I’m vibrating higher.”
“This is not for everyone,” Ne-Yo added. “The only way it works is with brutal and painful honesty… we pull no punches.”
Ne-Yo has been a lot more upfront about his love life, especially with his family. He explained how his own mother and children have met all of his girlfriends. He said his kids love them, and his mother approves of them. In fact, he said his mom personally vetted all four of them.
Like every relationship, Ne-Yo admitted there are some downsides. He said he's able to date other women but his girlfriends must be exclusive to him. In addition, time management has become a major challenge for him. He also has to keep all lines of communication open and establish boundaries among his partners, especially if there are issues within the tribe.
“I want you here, I don’t need you here… the most important thing here is my happiness," he said. “If a girl is acting up, she gotta go.”
Ne-Yo is currently on the road with Mary. J Blige and Mario for Blige's "For My Fans Tour." With four girlfriends, seven kids and a busy touring schedule, the R&B crooner does what he can to balance his unique family dynamic. At the end of the day, Ne-Yo's key to keeping all four women plus his family happy is "honesty" and "security."
"Keep it a buck," he said.
Watch Angie Martinez's entire interview with Ne-Yo below.