You’ve probably heard multiple times that “honesty is the best policy.” While this might be a bit of wisdom passed from parents to their children through the generations, it is a fact too easily forgotten by adulthood. Several recent studies have uncovered that a majority of people bend the truth a bit on a daily […]

Life often seems like a series of milestones that you are supposed to hit. For many, one of the more significant markers on the road of life is marriage. When you and your partner have been together for long enough, the topic of marriage is probably going to arise. Getting married is a great way […]

Getting engaged is a big step toward tying the knot with your significant other. Though it does not require as much planning as the wedding, per se, you probably are going to put a lot of thought behind this decision. In the past, it was common for “popping the question” to be something of a […]

With many nations around the world legalizing same-sex wedded unions within the last decade, their societies’ definitions of marriages are also shifting. While the concept of polyamorous or “open” relationships is not new, the advent of marriage equality in the United States adds a new dimension to this entire issue. More couples, including those in […]

Differences can bring a couple together. But when it comes to sleep, that isn’t always the case. Maybe you prefer a warmer bedroom, yet your partner roasts when you turn off the A/C. Or your spouse likes having cats in the bedroom, but they’re furry alarm clocks you can’t shut off, insisting on a 5 […]

If you are in a same-sex relationship but have conservative parents, chances are you’ve put off having them meet each other for fear of an awkward situation, family arguments or hurt feelings. Now that you and your partner have decided to take your relationship to the next level and get married, you can’t keep putting […]

Starting a new relationship can be scary. The first few months after meeting a romantic partner are typically packed with intense emotions and in-depth internal musings related to this person’s potential as your significant other. Of course, it doesn’t always become easier with time. For many same-sex couples, the struggle comes from understanding the best […]

A lot of hard work goes into planning a perfect wedding. Still, tying the knot does not put an end to the challenges of a relationship. Married life is an adventure, and you will need to be prepared for a variety of problems. Effort will be required from you and your partner to make the […]

All relationships have unique struggles. Still, there are common problems that people in specific romantic arrangements can encounter. For gay men, there remains a good amount of public stigma when it comes to acceptance and even tolerance of their relationships. Hate crimes and prejudice are not the only obstacles gay men face. In many cases, […]

The past decade has seen a huge shift in attitude from the general population regarding online dating. In the earlier days of the web, more people were hesitant to interact with strangers online, especially romantically. As the world began to get more comfortable with the idea of the internet, and devices like smartphones made connecting […]