In a cringe-worthy moment, ‘Polyfamily’ star Tyler reveals to his wife Alysia that he ‘licked’ edible body paint off Taya (

A Curious Evening in the World of Reality TV

There are mornings when I scroll through news headlines and stumble across stories that make me pause. This time, it was a tale from the often tumultuous world of reality TV that caught my attention, involving a certain Tyler and his candid recounting of a night out with his girlfriend Taya. What added layers to this narrative was the presence of Tyler’s wife, Alysia, who wasn’t exactly thrilled about being privy to such details.

From what I gathered, the event played out on a recent episode of a popular TLC series. During this episode, Tyler enthusiastically described an evening away from home with Taya. As he stood by Alysia and her husband, Sean, he shared tales of using edible body paint – which, I admit, seems like a detail that might have been better left unsaid in mixed company. Sean’s reaction? A simple “Sexy. Hot!” as though commenting on a new restaurant opening rather than personal exploits. Taya, though, seemed to downplay it all, likening the body paint to “straight-up syrup.”

I couldn’t help but chuckle at the mental image. It reminded me of a conversation I’d had with friends about oversharing – where’s the line between amusing and awkward? For Alysia, it seems Tyler crossed it. She made it quite clear she wasn’t interested in hearing about those intimate moments. And who could blame her? It was an “overnight trip at the beach,” according to Sean – perhaps meaning different things to different people.

The exchange continued with Alysia expressing her discomfort: “I would assume too. But I don’t want to know the details of it.” Tyler attempted damage control, claiming he meant “intimate” not “naked,” which led to Alysia’s sharp retort: “Do you get intimate with your clothes on?” An interesting question indeed.

Later in a private interview segment, Alysia confronted Tyler about why he thought sharing those details was appropriate. His defense? He believed he was discussing their “intimacy and what we’re doing and activities and things,” not specifically “the sex.” Yet for Alysia, hearing about edible body paint went too far.

In this unique setup – a closed polyamorous quad – open communication seems both essential and tricky. The show first introduced viewers to Tyler, Alysia, Sean, and Taya last month. Within this unit, Tyler is also dating Taya while Sean dates Alysia. It’s a dynamic that’s as fascinating as it is complex, maybe akin to some intricate dance where one misstep can lead to chaos.

Their arrangement has seen its share of changes over the years. Tyler and Alysia were married 11 years before entering this quad lifestyle, welcoming two children along the way. Meanwhile, Sean and Taya shared six years of marriage before joining in. Together they’ve expanded their family further with three more children.

This latest season highlights these evolving relationships – particularly following the birth of their youngest child. It airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC for those curious enough to tune in.

For more on such intriguing dynamics and their unfolding stories, take a look at The Guardian’s TV section.