Contrary to what the name suggests, a relationship unicorn isn't as rare as you'd think. According to a recent study published by Frontiers in Psychology, 10.7% of people reported participating in a polyamorous relationship at one point. According to Verywell Mind, adding a third person into your relationship is slightly different than having an open relationship, where you and your partner engage in other sexual experiences without one another. A relationship unicorn is an addition to your current partnership in an attempt to elevate the relationship experience for all three of you.
These days, many couples looking for their relationship unicorn will make a joint profile on a dating app that specifies their desires, allowing people who are interested in dating or physically pursuing the couple to match with them. Whether the couple is looking for someone to join them in the bedroom or another person to bring along on their date nights, adding a relationship unicorn can be an exciting way to participate in romance and commitment.
Per Glamour, writer Britany Robinson dabbled in being a relationship unicorn for couples, but found that it can be "complicated and confusing." The complexities of joining a relationship that has an intimate past can lead to jealousy if proper communication isn't used. The most successful unicorn relationships are those that allow all parties involved to express their needs, desires, and comfort levels.
