John n Jackie Melfi

The cute waitress control joke

Would We Still Be Together? John & Jackie tackle the big question: would they still be together without the lifestyle? A quick setup that reframes open relationships as more than just sex. #nonmonogamy #openrelationship #marriage #relationships

Honesty Trust Changed Everything He contrasts past controlling or dishonest relationships with what they have now: radical honesty and trust. That foundation is why he wants to keep their relationship as it is. #trust #honesty #relationshipgoals #marriage

What Open Really Means People assume “open” means a totally different marriage. They clarify: yes, it’s consensual non-monogamy—but the label doesn’t capture the strength of their bond. #consent #openmarriage #relationships #trust

The Make-or-Break Trap Why “make-or-break” criteria can wreck a couple: when you pressure one or two things to sustain the whole union, decisions start coming from fear instead of the heart. #relationshiptips #anxiety #communication #couples

Lifestyle Doesn t Define Us Does consensual non-monogamy define their marriage? He says no—it's just one aspect. Home, family, and love stay the same; the core relationship is monogamous. #nonmonogamy #marriageadvice #communication #relationships

John and Jackie are on their way to the Magnum PI Arkansas event! Its going be a great time spending time with friends and driving Ferraris! Stay tuned for more videos to come!

When Fear Shows Up When fears surfaced early on, his instinct was to stop the lifestyle. Her response? Keep the openness—because their relationship is mostly monogamous anyway, by design. #jealousy #communication #openrelationship #marriage

I d Choose You Either Way Early in their relationship, he tells her it wouldn’t matter if she wanted monogamy or openness—he’d still choose her. A simple answer with huge impact. #commitment #marriage #openrelationship #dating

S3x Isn t the Glue They warn against believing a relationship model is the glue. If you think sex is the only reason you’re together, you’re selling the partnership short—and setting traps for both. #relationshipadvice #intimacy #marriage #communication

Myth Open Means Constant S3x They break a common myth: open relationships aren’t constant hookups. Most days look like any marriage—time together, friends, and trust—with non-monogamy as one part. #mythbusting #nonmonogamy #marriage #lifestyle

Love and S3x Aren t the Same They separate love from sex: you don’t need sex to love someone. So why tie the entire relationship to a bedroom scorecard? For them, the bond can survive without sex. #love #intimacy #marriageadvice #relationships

Monogamy vs Control He explains why “going monogamous” only works if it isn’t controlling. If grabbing coffee with a friend becomes a crime, the relationship collapses—openness protects freedom. #boundaries #monogamy #relationships #trust

If S3x Disappears Then What? If illness or libido changes remove s3x, they wouldn’t leave each other. And she wouldn’t restrict his sexuality either—because making your partner live by your limits feels unfair. #sexualhealth #marriage #consent #relationships

Early S3x Levels Aren t Sustainable They get real about the early days: nonstop s3x isn’t sustainable, even in open relationships. Long-term love can’t depend on intensity—only on what’s built between two people. #longtermrelationship #intimacy #marriage #relationships

"Welcome to the jungle" blasting...in his ears 🤣 Just a day in the lifestyle at the Melfi house! #cclubs #gymroutine #openlove101

This is what I wish my husband would say every time I buy something for our home! ♥️♥️ #thifting #husbandoftheyear

This is what I wish my husband would say every time I buy something for our home! ♥️ #thirfting #husbandoftheyear #cclubs #openlove101

🤭♥️ In the garden, John is helping Jackie with digging holes for some of her new plants.

John and Jackie ate headed to tonight for the DP Valentine's Party! Be sure to come join them! If you are looking for something to do in Austin, Dallas, New Orleans, or San Antonio be sure to check out the other colette locations for their Valentine's Parties! We hope everyone