Ne-Yo opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle in a candid interview with Real 92.3, explaining that his experience with multiple partners is based on structure and mutual consent.
The R&B star, known for his hit song “Story Time,” revealed that the track was inspired by a real-life moment where he tried to introduce a third partner into his relationship but got caught cheating in the process.
Reflecting on the situation, Ne-Yo admitted that while his partner was open to the idea of bringing another woman into their relationship, the approach had to be mutual. “She would be down with someone we met together, not someone I was meeting behind her back,” he explained. Ne-Yo also shared a pivotal moment when his partner suggested adding another man to the mix, a request he was not as open to.
For Ne-Yo, polyamory is not about adding partners for the sake of it, but about setting clear rules and expectations. “I do partnership, not ownership,” he emphasized, noting that his relationships are based on mutual respect rather than exclusivity. He also made it clear that his relationships operate on his terms, where honesty and communication are crucial to maintaining balance.
Ne-Yo’s polyamorous lifestyle has generated public debate, but he revealed that many men privately support his choices. He also clarified that polyamory is not about sex, as he views it as a “community” and “team” dynamic, rather than an orgy or swinging. “If the only reason you’re doing it is for the sexual part of it, you’re bound to fail,” he stated.
