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Unexpected Tips To Keep Your Relationship Healthy

Dating for same-sex couples can often be challenging. While the world has been making many progressive strides forward in regard to the acceptance of LGBT relationships, it is still a relatively new development. For most of human history, gay and lesbian couples had to keep their connections hidden from families, friends, and the public at […]

Sleeping in Separate Rooms? Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing

When we think of a couple sleeping in separate rooms or beds, our minds go back to “I Love Lucy.” The iconic sitcom broke a lot of barriers for its time. Yet its producers had to take care to avoid running afoul of prevailing standards. Besides restrictions such as not using the word “pregnant” on-air, […]

Premarital Conversations: Topics to Talk About Before Getting Engaged

Love can be difficult to define. Most people who have found “the one” typically state they follow a feeling when it comes to taking the relationship to the next level. Of course, basing the decision to marry solely on your emotions can be disastrous. Today, couples are more cautious than ever when it comes to […]

What You Should Know About Supporting a Depressed Partner

Many married couples, queer and straight, exchange vows that pledge loyalty and unity “for better or worse” and “in sickness and in health.” Life comes with its own share of twists and turns that can present challenges to a marriage, particularly mental health issues such as depression. While this low mood or aversion to activity […]

Feeling Tapped Out? Coping Strategies and Mutual Support

These have been trying times for almost everyone. We shelter in place and practice physical distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Between reduced in-person social contact, illness and death around us, and heightened economic concerns, we’re all exhausted. If you’re weathering the pandemic with your partner or spouse, you’re both exhausted. How can you […]

Pandemic Arguments: Useful Tips for Quarantined Couples

The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting a lot of us hard. Couples are uniquely affected, feeling the strain of spending so much time together in close quarters. Thanks to the stress, they’re also arguing more. How can you and your partner weather the storm and overcome these conflicts? Some useful advice can help you handle the […]

Dating in a Time of Social Isolation

The world has changed a good amount in 2020. Quarantine measures and stay-at-home orders have kept a majority of people away from work, education, and play. While it can be difficult for most people to handle this shift, reports suggest it is particularly difficult for those who are single and live alone. Without the opportunity […]

Changing Your Name After Marriage

When you and your partner have decided to tie the knot, it can change your life in a number of exciting ways. Of course, the shift can also bring about a number of complications you might not know how to sort out. For gay couples, one of the biggest challenges is determining whether or not […]

Minimize Relationship Stress With These Financial Tips

Couples fight about everything. Whether you’re arguing about where to get dinner or the legitimacy of a pet peeve, some healthy debate is good for a relationship. Of course, there are other topics that can wreak havoc on a happy couple. Financial habits are one of the more common issues that couples tend to argue […]

Being Honest With Who You Are

Same-sex relationships can prove a bit complicated at times. While all romantic connections have their own fair share of difficulties, gay and lesbian couples may find themselves dealing with a handful of unique troubles. One major issue LGBT relationships face is when one person is still in the closet. There may not be a “right” […]