Man Marries Two Sisters in Rare ‘V-Shaped’ Relationship — And They All Share One Bed

In a remote rural community near Manaos, Brazil, an unconventional family arrangement is drawing attention and sparking conversation about the many forms modern relationships can take.

Marcelo Oliveria, 38, lives with sisters Ananda, 29, and Deica Souza, 31, in what they describe as a consensual, committed “V-shaped” polyamorous relationship. Under this model, both women are partners with Marcelo, while not being romantically involved with each other. The trio says the structure developed gradually and is rooted in open communication, trust, and mutual agreement.

According to Ananda, the relationship began in a more traditional way. She and Marcelo were married for several years and were raising children together when she started questioning whether their partnership could evolve differently. Rather than hiding her thoughts, she says she chose honesty and suggested opening the relationship. Over time, conversations led to the unexpected idea of including her sister, Deica, who was already closely involved in the family’s daily life.

The three emphasize that the arrangement was not rushed and only moved forward after extensive discussion and clear consent from everyone involved. “Nothing happened without talking it through,” Ananda has explained. “We wanted to be sure that everyone felt respected and safe.”

Today, the household includes four children, whom the adults are raising together. The family says their main priority is providing stability, care, and emotional support for the kids. They insist that daily life looks much like that of any other family in their community: shared responsibilities, routines, school runs, meals, and time spent together.

Living in a conservative rural area, the family is aware that their lifestyle challenges social norms. They say reactions from outsiders range from curiosity to criticism, but they try to stay focused on their own well-being. “People judge what they don’t understand,” Marcelo has said. “What matters to us is that our home is peaceful and our children are loved.”

The sisters also stress that their bond as siblings remains important and unchanged, and that clear boundaries are part of what makes the arrangement work. They describe their relationship as cooperative rather than competitive, centered on shared goals and respect.

Experts note that polyamorous relationships, while still relatively uncommon and often misunderstood, are built on consent and communication. However, they also point out that such arrangements can face added challenges, including social stigma and legal systems that are designed around traditional family structures.

For Marcelo, Ananda, and Deica, their story is less about making a statement and more about living authentically. “Every family is different,” Ananda says. “Ours just doesn’t fit the usual mold.”

As conversations about relationships and family continue to evolve worldwide, their household offers one example of how people are redefining partnership and family life on their own terms—especially in places where tradition still holds strong influence.