Nobody was on the same page, Yves. [ ... ] That, and their other best friend was in love with my ex—[ they say the word "ex" as if they aren't sure that's what it is ]-and they were both coming to terms with that all at the same time. And before you ask, yes we had broken up already by the time the other relationship started.

[ apparently the poly wasn't a problem, it was just that they were happier separated. ]