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Things You Should Know About a Transitioning Partner

One of the guiding principles of the Universal Life Church is that each person should be able to walk their own spiritual path in life. Living your truth is an essential part of your journey. For some people, feeling comfortable or aligned with their own sense of gender is critical. Your spouse or partner may […]

LGBT Love in Greek Mythology

For as far back as recorded history goes, human beings have crafted stories. Many of these tales began as oral traditions. They were passed down from generation to generation until the invention of writing. Spinning these proverbial yarns offered a way for people to make sense of the world around them and the connections that […]

Wedding Insurance Considerations for LGBTQ Couples

Phrases such as “in sickness and in health,” “for better or worse,” and “in good times and in bad” might make a careful person think about insurance needs for the future. LGBTQ+ couples certainly need to think about life insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, and other coverages that help manage or transfer the risk of […]

Selecting LGBT-Friendly Vendors for Your Wedding

One of the biggest challenges of planning for your big day is selecting vendors that offer what you need and fit into your budget. Unfortunately, there can be added obstacles for same-sex couples. Though public opinion on LGBT relationships is more positive than it was in the past, there are still many people who hold […]

Basic Tips for a Same-Sex Wedding

Marrying your partner is an amazing way to express your love and devotion with your closest friends and family members. Of course, it might also bring forth a lot of confusion. Up until recently, members of the LGBT community were not allowed to legally wed throughout most of the world. Nowadays, more and more countries […]

Queerbaiting and Its Potential for Harm to LGBTQ+ Persons

When it comes to LGBTQ+ acceptance, representation in film, literature and other media is important. How LGBTQ+ people are depicted in arts and entertainment can impact the mental health of queer and trans youth. This is especially true for those who are in unsupportive, non-affirming environments. With the increase in visibility and acceptance of queer […]

Effectively Handle Stress: Tips for Same-Sex Couples

Stress can be a constant in most people’s lives. However, its presence has increased dramatically for LGBTQ individuals in the last year. Queer and transgender people face very real prospects of violence, harassment and discrimination. Today’s social climate remains uncertain, and as a same-sex couple you may be experiencing higher-than-normal stress levels. However, it’s important […]

LGBTQ Mormons Struggle With Issues of Faith and Identity

Within the last few years, the Mormon faith has been forced to confront issues of gender and sexual orientation. Traditionally, Latter Day Saints doctrines only support heterosexual marriage and consider same-sex couplings as contrary to the Divine plan. In addition, the religion often bars transgender people from serving in church leadership or even attending some […]

LGBTQ Families: Breaking Boundaries And Sharing Love

Some definitions of the nuclear family emerge from religious and politically conservative ideologies. Nevertheless, LGBTQ individuals have created families on their own terms for a long time. A recent story from Oregon in which one couple broke gender boundaries illustrates this point perfectly. While a man giving birth might seem newsworthy and even shocking to […]

Being Supportive of Your Transgender Spouse

If you’re reading this article, chances are that your spouse recently came out as transgender. Or perhaps they have been in the process of transitioning for a while. It’s natural to have questions of your own. While this may be new territory, you desire to be supportive of your transgender spouse, and you can do […]