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New York Post
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
These new partners are moving in with their significant other's exes for the sake of their kids: ‘It just makes sense'
Three isn't a crowd to Megan Meyer, her husband, Michael Flores, and her ex-hubby, Tyler. It's just the smartest way to coparent. But the Gen Zers aren't some trendy throuple. And no, Tyler and Michael are not 'brother husbands' or some other twist on 'sister wives' that would share Megan like a family-style entrée. Advertisement Instead, the trio is among the growing number of nonconformist folks who, rather than divvying up mommy and daddy duties after divorce, are putting their past problems aside and happily cohabitating for the benefit of the kiddos — and their wallets. 9 Meyers tells The Post that living with her ex-husband, Tyler, as well as her new husband, Michael, has become a convenience that best serves her toddler daughter, Ryann. Courtesy Megan Meyer The platonic threesome lives together, rearing their tots — Megan and Tyler's 3-year-old daughter, Ryann, as well as Megan's 18-month-old son with Michael — under one roof. Advertisement 'It's a [lifestyle of] convenience,' Megan, 25, a stay-at-home mom from South Carolina, told The Post. 'It brings my daughter's parents into the same house again, and, financially, it just makes sense.' She and Michael, a project manager, save $1,000 per month by splitting the cost of their 1,800-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom abode with Tyler, 26, who works in law enforcement. 9 (Left) Tyler says that living apart from his daughter after his divorce from Megan left him feeling severely lonely until he opted to move in with his ex and her new hubby last year. Courtesy Megan Meyer And while it works for this happy atypical family, Kerrie Mohr, a NYC relationship therapist of 25 years, warns that the economic, albeit atypical, arrangement absolutely isn't for everybody. Advertisement 'Both parents must have enough emotional maturity to live with their ex, as well as his or her new partner,' advised the Tribeca-based expert. The psych pro tells The Post that her practice, A Good Place Therapy, has seen an increase in cohabitating co-parents since the pandemic — especially in Gotham, where it's cheaper to bunk with an ex (even if they do come with a new plus-one) rather than going it alone. Savings aside, Mohr says the well-being of the children should remain everyone's central concern. 9 Mohr says prioritizing the child's well-being is key to the success of cohabiting and coparenting with an ex. Lumos sp – Advertisement 'For this living situation to benefit the kids, all of the adults must be healed from the wounds of their former relationship in order to embark on a new [co-living] relationship,' she advised. 'Setting respectful boundaries, coming up with clear communication strategies and focusing on your 'Why?' are all key for success,' continued Mohr. 'Your 'Why?' is your North Star, the reason you're setting aside your issues and sharing a household with your ex and their new partner.' For Tyler, Ryann, whom he calls 'daddy's little girl,' is his North Star. 'When Megan and I first split, it was extremely difficult living apart from my daughter,' he tells The Post. 'I spent many lonely nights crying.' 9 Both Michael and Tyler tell The Post that despite some initial awkwardness, they've become close friends since moving in together in 2024. Courtesy Megan Meyer After their four-year marriage ended in 2023, Megan and the baby left the home they shared with Tyler in Tennessee and relocated to California. There, Megan rekindled a romance with Michael, her high school sweetheart. The pair married and soon became pregnant with their son. But when Tyler couldn't find work or affordable housing in the Golden State, he and the newlyweds agreed to become housemates in Hilton Head, South Carolina. And despite a bit of bickering between the exes, Michael says their uncommon, yet cozy setup is sweet. Advertisement 'Megan and Tyler argue like siblings. That'll never change,' Michael teased, noting, however, that he and his wife's former spouse are buds. 'We started playing video games, going to church as a family and eating meals together,' said Michael of his and Tyler's now 'rock solid' connection. 'We became friends by being dads.' And to avoid any in-house awkwardness, Megan and Michael limit public displays of affection to the privacy of their bedroom. Tyler, who's currently single, refrains from entertaining potential girlfriends in common areas. Advertisement Rian Geller, 41, from Houston, Texas, and her wife Tiffany, 42, abided by similar house rules when they, along with their two preteen children, moved in with Geller's ex, Adam, 48, in 2022. 9 Rian Geller said moving in with her ex, Adam, and her new wife, Tiffany, was awkward until they all began equally coparenting their shared brood of two. Courtesy Rian Geller 9 Tiffany (Top Right) tells The Post that co-living with her wife's ex was 'the best' thing to happen to her kids, Brianna, 17 (Left) and Cutter, 15 (Top Left). Courtesy Rian Geller 9 Rian explained that she and Tiffany (left) refrained from engaging in public displays of affection (PDA) while living in Adam's mini mansion for free. Courtesy Rian Geller Advertisement 'It was awkward at first,' said Geller, who ended her years-long romance with Adam to marry Tiffany in 2021. Despite their breakup, Adam welcomed the couple, as well as Tiffany's kids, Brianna and Cutter, from a previous relationship, into his four-bedroom, lakefront residence free of charge. 'We all parent the kids together,' gushed Geller, a professional dog walker. She and Tiffany recently moved into their own home — but Adam visits every Sunday for family dinners. 'Adam is the kids' father figure, and he and Tiffany are best friends.' Cohabitating co-mothers Taylor Marie and Jessi Green, of Alabama, enjoy a similar bond. 9 (From Left) Jessi and Taylor Marie tell The Post that they decided to ditch their initial disdain for one another and cohabitate for the sake of their five shared kids. Taylor Marie and Jessi Green Advertisement Marie, 29, a nurse and mom of three boys, married Green's ex-husband, Taylor Lee, 31, a long-haul truck driver, in 2023. That June, the pair opted to co-reside with Green, 31, a mom of two girls — including a daughter Anna, whom she shares with Lee — and her new husband, Corey, 32, also a trucker, for the sake of their combined brood of five. The little ones range in age from 10 to 2 years old. Anna, the blended crew's eldest child, loves her new normal, telling The Post, 'It's really fun because I don't have to switch houses like I used to, and now I'm with my whole family, living with all of my siblings at once.' 9 The moms, their respective husbands, kids and one mother-in-law all live peacefully under one roof in Alabama. Taylor Marie and Jessi Green Ensuring that the tween, as well as her little sister and three younger brothers, experience a happy, stable childhood is the glue that's bonded the once-feuding adults together. 'Initially, we didn't get along or coparent well,' said Green. She and Lee divorced a decade ago. 'But, with our husbands constantly on the road, they're only home four days each month, we decided living together and raising our kids as one big family would just make life easier.' And less expensive. 'We evenly split our $4,500 monthly bills, we also share the cost of groceries, school supplies and clothes for the kids,' said Marie. She and Green routinely give social media fans glimpses into their unconventional setup via their TikTok profile, @CheaperbyTheCoparents. 'We treat all the kids the same,' Marie assured, 'everyone is loved and treated equally.' 'They have four parents, all of their siblings and a huge extended family,' said Green. 'It's all about love and unity.'
Time Out
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This new cocktail bar in FiDi is an ode to 'Moby-Dick'
You may not be familiar with the name Bryan Schneider, but if you've knocked back a pepperoncini martini at Bad Roman or a handful of Bangkok screwdrivers at Twin Tails, he's certainly treated you to a drink. Tending bar since 2005, Schneider has shaken and stirred at some of New York's most beloved drinking establishments starting with Daniel, eventually overseeing the aforementioned bars while working as the beverage director of Quality Branded. Like many in the industry (and really, most of us out there), Schnieder always envisioned owning his own bar. But for him, it wasn't a lofty, unobtainable thing. Instead, his vision was a modern, maritime meeting place, ripped from the pages of Herman Leville's classic novel, Moby-Dick. 'While reading the novel a decade ago, I took about ten pages of notes for a Moby-Dick -inspired bar,' Schnieder told Time Out New York, also describing how he was taken by the book's ties to New York and the vivid description of the smoke-laden, whaling tavern in chapter three, named The Spouter Inn. Ten years passed before Schneider serendipitously came upon his prized find, a bar space near the waters of the Hudson River. And so he decided to harpoon his own catch. Last Friday, Quick Eternity opened its doors at the South Street Seaport in the Financial District, bringing forward Schneider's interpretation of a seaside whaling tavern through a modern lens. The name of the drinking den is drawn directly from chapter 41 of Moby-Dick: '...to chase and point lance at such an apparition as the Sperm Whale was not for mortal man. That to attempt it, would be inevitably to be torn into a quick eternity.' Less of a dive for weary souls and more of a modern revue to raise spirits, the two-level bar features heavy brick walls, leather-backed chairs and cherry wood tables etched with ivory-like accents. Above sits The Gam, a private event space that also houses Idler Books, an independent bookstore offering a thoughtfully curated selection of new and used titles—including a collection of vintage editions of the obviously inspiring seafaring classic. Owner Rachel Leal, Schneider's wife, plans to develop literary programming as well, including a reading club that will take a deep dive into, you guessed it, Moby-Dick. The most eye-catching sight is found behind the bar on the first floor. Beyond the marble counter sits a darkened mural of the whale from the novel. Breaching from the murky sea, the picture is framed by weathered bones seemingly pulled from the beast itself. The maritime mural was commissioned by Tribeca-based artist Azikiwe Mohammed, whom Schneider met while studying art in college. 'For the mural, I gave Azikiwe a particular passage in chapter 3 that describes an oil painting in the entrance to the inn,' said Schneider. 'Azikiwe created his own version of the painting described in that passage.' Mohammed's touch is felt elsewhere as well. The bar has partnered with New Davonhaime Food Bank, an organization conceived and operated by Mohammed that provides fresh produce and pantry staples to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity. As you contemplate your own white whale, you can sip on a menu of cocktails that pull from references and excerpts from the book. The namesake drink of the bar, the Quick Eternity, is a play on a Corpse Reviver #2, made with Perry's Tot Navy-Strength Gin, passionfruit, Lillet, lemon and absinthe. The Rachel (made with Michter's bourbon, Saveiro madeira, lemon and a float Three Valleys red wine) has a double meaning here: it's named after the whaler ship that eventually pulls Ishmael from the water in the novel and Schneider's own wife. Upgraded tavern fare comes courtesy of chef Antonio Mora. A personal friend of Schneider's, chef Mora (previously of Daniel, Morandi and Quality Meats) has created a New England-accented menu. The chilled Manhattan clam chowder eats more like a ceviche spun with classic chowder flavors, while the Captain's Crunch is reminiscent of a Frito-Pie that swaps out chips for prawn crisps, yours to shake up with Du Breton pork chili. Filling meals from the gallows include the Gam Burger with charred onions and a 'chaos' sauce, plus corndog-battered lobster tails. As for desserts, the sticky toffee pudding is drizzled with a Navy-Strength Jamaican rum caramel is a go-to.
