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Tips to Remain Connected to Your Partner

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Marrying your partner can be a wonderful way for you to express the love you share. While there will be a lot of planning and frustration involved with preparing for the wedding itself, there are also other concerns you might have. Many couples worry they will not be able to remain connected to their partner […]

Same-Sex Wedding Mistakes to Avoid

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There are plenty of problems that can come up when you and your partner are planning for your future. While you may have had some wonderful years together up until this point, the time after an engagement is announced can be fraught with peril. It may be a tumultuous time, but there are plenty of […]

Keeping Safe: Strategies for Same-Sex Couples

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In the aftermath of the 2016 United States presidential election, there has been distressing trend on the rise of violence and open harassment towards marginalized peoples, including LGBTQ individuals. The Southern Poverty Law Center received 867 total reports of harassment directed at various groups in November 2016, with 95 of these motivated by anti-LGBTQ prejudice. […]

A Wedding with Personal Touch

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Even though it took years of fighting for it to become legalized, a wedding between two individuals of the same sex is essentially the same as a ceremony between people of the opposite sex. One of the exciting aspects of planning for a same-sex wedding is that you have the chance to come up with […]

Gender Dysphoria: How You Can Help

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Transgender people have a wide variety of experiences in their own bodies. However, one issue commonly experienced by many trans individuals is gender dysphoria. It can result in discomfort, bringing about a range of distressing, negative emotions. This guide is intended to assist you in understanding what it is, how it affects your transgender spouse […]

Budgeting Your Dream Wedding

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Face it; getting married is not cheap. The excitement you felt during the engagement is going to fade as soon as you start adding up prices. While it can be disheartening, there is no reason to back down. It is entirely possible to throw the dream wedding you and your partner envisioned. You just have […]

After the Wedding Is Over

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Once your wedding has ended and the guests have all gone home, you and your spouse will have a moment to finally be alone together. A wedding can easily become a huge process and dwarf the fact that you are having one to celebrate your love for your partner. While you do not need to […]

Planning a Same-Sex Winter Holiday Wedding

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If you’re thinking of throwing a winter holiday wedding, then you’re not alone. It’s becoming a growing trend, with couples opting for nuptials during the cooler months to avoid typical June dates—and the higher costs sometimes associated with them. The season offers many beautiful and exciting ideas to incorporate into your ceremony and reception. Additionally, […]

LGBT Domestic Violence

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October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. There is a misconception that only straight women experience domestic violence, and although there is significant evidence that more women are abused than men, straight men are victims of abuse, as are gay men, lesbians and transgenders. According to the CDC, domestic […]

8 LGBT History Museums

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If you’re looking for a place to take a honeymoon or a romantic getaway, you should consider visiting one of these great towns with a LGBT History Museums that focuses on LBGT art and history. Although we hope that more museums would become more inclusive and diverse to include artists from the LGBT community, you […]