everybody has a secret The Confessional: they invited me into their relationship
Nov 24, 2025
In this revealing conversation, Jasmine spills the tea on her journey from friendship to a complicated open relationship with Ben and Rachel. She discusses the allure of poetic messages that turned into confusion and red flags. Jasmine highlights moments of manipulation and gaslighting that made her uneasy. She reflects on the lessons learned about trusting her instincts and the importance of integrity in non-monogamy. Ultimately, she shares how choosing to disappear brought her peace and support from true friends.
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Friendship That Turned Physical
- Jasmine met Ben and Rachel through a mutual friend during COVID and slowly formed a close group friendship.
- Their friendship shifted into a platonic-but-sexual dynamic after a poetic invitation that Jasmine found irresistible.
When Poetic Flattery Masks Ambiguity
- Jasmine observed the invitation message used poetic exaggeration that later felt vague and manipulative.
- That early intensity initially drew her in but later contributed to confusion about meaning and intent.
Hidden Arrangement Within The Group
- The trio kept the sexual side ambiguous and rarely acknowledged it publicly, creating shame around the arrangement.
- Ben and Rachel were open with others but kept Jasmine's involvement under wraps, which felt hurtful and secretive.