“How big is your bed, then?” my coworker asked after I told her I’m in a relationship with two men. “Normal,” I said. “How big is yours?”

I live with my partners, Aaron and Craige. They’ve been together for over twenty years, I’ve been with them for nearly a decade. They’re U.S. citizens, I’m German. There’s a twenty-year age gap between us. None of us had prior experience with polyamory, but when I fell in love with Aaron, I understood that Craige would be part of my life as well. He met me with a remarkable openness and trust, and it didn’t take long to realize that my presence was, in its own way, strengthening their relationship. What began as curiosity—a pull towards something unknown—grew into a shared commitment.

My series, Happy Everything, began as a way to understand our constellation and its dynamics. Over time, it evolved into a collaborative project with my partners: a celebration of our love, a space to process fear, to navigate political obstacles, and to imagine a future where our life together isn’t limited by six-month visas.

These photographs invite viewers to question societal expectations of love and celebrate the liberating power of trusting your heart.