Massachusetts couple in four-way open relationship with second couple say their unusual romance is only way to get on property market, with foursome now set to buy home together, as throuple say their

A Massachusetts couple in a four-way open relationship with another duo in Maine have revealed how polyamory has made their financial life easier – while other throuples say their unorthodox living arrangements have slashed childcare costs. Willie Burnley Jr., who is a polyamorous Somerville city councilor, told the Boston Globe : 'The meme is that the only way to afford rent nowadays, is to be polyamorous' Polyamorous couple Scott Legault, 58, and Petra Jackl are happily married, but they also live in their Warwick, Rhode Island home with Legault's girlfriend. Jennifer Martin, from Richmond, Virginia, told Business Insider about how opening up her marriage had finally helped her achieve financial freedom as she and her two partners embark on buying a house together. Jennifer Martin and husband Daniel, who married in 2008 before welcoming two children together, had been struggling financially before meeting Ty Healthcare costs and necessities for Jennifer's children are covered by the group but items such as cars and clothes are paid for individually.