When Abbie Chatfield revealed she was in an open relationship with boyfriend Konrad Bień-Stephen, people had a lot to say.
Despite the onslaught of unsolicited criticism she received, the “outspoken influencer” has been candid about her romance, regularly explaining why being “non-monogamous” works for them.
Now, the 27-year-old has detailed exactly what makes the couple click in an exclusive new interview stellar magazine
“I’ve never been bothered or threatened by someone (I’m in a relationship) sleeping with someone else. It’s my twist. I never valued monogamy that much,” she told the publication.
“It sounds awful, but I don’t really see him that much, maybe two days a week. I don’t know if it’s a shortage, but he’s very good at communicating, and so am I.”
The pair first spoke openly about their relationship in February, prompting a barrage of criticism online which Abbie branded ’embarrassing’.
“Some of you motherfuckers are so embarrassed because you’re so insecure, you’re like, ‘but if you love someone,’ not me, not him,” she said on an episode of her popular podcast. It’s a lot.
“Okay, if that’s how you feel, be monogamous, love that for you
“But why do you care if I fuck someone else or he fucks someone else.”
In a separate Instagram Stories post, Abbie told everyone who had strong opinions about their romance to “get a grip.”
“Just because you want everyone to want monogamy as much as you do, doesn’t mean someone who doesn’t want monogamy is a bad thing,” she said.
“Why does it affect you which genitals are touched? Get a hold of yourself.”
Since first going public, Abbie has also been open about the ups and downs of being non-monogamous, recently revealing that she had “finally” had sex with someone else.
the new masked singer The panelist proudly announced that he’d had some action during a podcast episode discussing his night at the 2022 Logies on the Gold Coast.
“I finally rooted for someone who’s nice. Good for me,” she said.
In addition to talking about the dynamics of their relationship, so did Abbie stellar he had “no idea” he would be so successful after his stint The Baccalaureate in 2019.
“It’s been fast and overwhelming and I feel a bit like a fish out of water,” she told the publication.
“Turned on The masked singer I sit there with my water bottle thinking, ‘What the hell? Why am I sitting next to a Spice Girl’ and ‘how did this all happen?’
“It’s been very, very fast and I’m very grateful. But it also makes me think that it can be pulled off very easily.”
Read Abbie Chatfield’s full Stellar interview, available now from The Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Herald Sun and The Sunday Mail