MILWAUKEE - A wife, husband, and his girlfriend--all in the same house?! That's a typical day for one Milwaukee 'family', and they aren't alone.

Boone Dryden, 28, loves being with his wife Ashley...AND his girlfriend Lyndzi Miller. That's right--no 'third wheel' here!

Lyndzi often comes over to Boone and Ashley's house in Shorewood, and they all just hang out.

"It's normal for us. I mean we do the same thing in coffee shops, go to movies, or go out to dinner," Ashley explains.

All three practice Polyamory--having more than one intimate relationship at a time.

"There are all sorts of variations. From triads, to in our case a 'W', cuz I'm at the center, and Ashley and Lyndzi both have other relationships outside of me," Boone explains.

Lyndzi met the Dryden's two years ago. She explains her attraction to the Polyamorous lifestyle, "I keep seeing all these relationships just crash and burn, and when I thought about marriage and open relationships, it was just, well, maybe that's the way to go."

So they formed a group called 'Young Milwaukee Poly', where other Polyamorous and Poly-curious people can discuss the issues they face. They meet monthly at the Tool Shed on Milwaukee's east side.

Kris Jernberg has been Poly for 10 years. She says the biggest misunderstanding is the sex issue. "I'm not a swinger. I have to have a connection with the person I'm involved with," Jernberg says.

Rachel Keuler and Jeff Bauer are newer to the lifestyle. Rachel admits the jealousy factor can be tough. "I don't think you can ever really overcome jealousy, but find a way to deal with it in a constructive manner," Rachel says.

Psychotherapist Judy Bruett is a relationship expert. She has seen many relationship scenarios, but admits Polyamory is one of the most complicated.

"It just seems like it would be asking for trouble....and you'd have to have a lot of really good, honest, communication," she warns.

In fact, that's one of Boone's main messages to the group--the importance of communication.

"We talk about everything, so I don't have to be jealous, they don't have to be jealous," Boone explains.

Even though it's not always easy, we found most people are proud to be Poly, and they aren't afraid to talk about it.

"The less shame you feel about something when you're telling someone about it, the less they're going to feel like you should be ashamed of it," Bauer points out.

Jernberg adds, "I figure the more love there is in the world, the better. Period."

Like many other alternative lifestyles, Polyamory is not recognized legally, and some group members admit they've faced discrimination in the past. About 20 to 25 people attend the monthly meetings, and attendance continues to grow. You can find more information on their Web site, www.comingoutpoly.com