My husband’s in love with another woman – and it's the best thing ever

Carson is pleased that her partner of 11 years, Raymond, is ‘head over heels’ for someone else - because it means they can have a polyamorous relationship.

For most wives, the thought of their husband dating, sleeping with or falling in love with another woman is devastating.

But for one mum, it isn’t a terrible notion at all – in fact; she is pleased that her partner of 11 years is ‘head over heels’ for someone else.

Carson, who uses a pseudonym, is part of The Quad – a polyamorous foursome made up of herself, her husband Raymond, her boyfriend Jason and Jason's partner of 12 years and fiancé, Alex.

She doesn’t bat an eyelid as her spouse, Raymond, goes on ‘date nights’ with his lover, Alex, every week and even encouraged him to get a girlfriend. Likewise Raymond recently wished his wife "happy first anniversary" with her boyfriend.

While Raymond and Alex have been dating for 15 months, Carson and Jason are in their own relationship – and have been for nearly a year and a half.

But despite their happy pairings, Carson, who grew up in a "religiously conservative family", and Raymond are still blissfully married with a 13-year-old son, who has had to explain to his friends what his parents' polyamorous relationship means.

Meanwhile, Alex and Jason remain engaged.