For many LGBTQ+ couples, the road to marriage was long and difficult. The legalization of same-sex unions seemed like a distant fantasy, and the reality of it was a dream come true. LGBTQ+ marriages are now considered equal under the law, entitling gay, queer, and trans partners to the same benefits and protections as those […]

If you and your intended are getting married, you might be trying to decide what to do about your last names. Since many married pairs today dispense with other traditions, the decision to keep their own names seems logical. However, if you’re considering bringing children into your family or if you want to create a […]

If you’re an LGBTQ person who’s out to any degree, chances are you’ve run into anti-LGBTQ fundamentalist Christians. Maybe you encountered an itinerant campus preacher, a less-than-tolerant coworker, or a well-meaning family member concerned for the state of your eternal soul. Perhaps they quoted Bible verses to back up their arguments against being queer or […]

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the month of June tends to be important. This is because many places around the world use this month for celebrating Pride. With origins tracing back to 1969, Pride events pay honor to the Stonewall riots that occurred in New York City. After weeks of heavy raids on bars […]

Once a year, we all spend time being thankful for our moms and everything they have done for us. We do the same for fathers on Father’s Day. It’s a time when we may pamper mom by bringing her breakfast in bed when we’re younger, or sending her a card or giving her a call […]

We live in a day and age when the public accepts and supports most lifestyles. This is especially true for those in the LGBT community. A couple of decades ago, being gay was seen as a negative thing and most people were ashamed to admit it. Today, we have reached a time when many applaud […]

While LGBTQ+ marriage ceremonies are relatively new with respect to being legally recognized across the nation, they are not immune from emerging and evolving trends. It’s been said that love is a many-splendored thing. This certainly includes the nuptials of two queer hearts coming together to formally commit to one another in front of the […]

When the minister and abolitionist Theodore Parker published “Of Justice and Conscience” in 1853, the United States of America was bitterly divided over the issue of slavery. At the time, the country was undergoing rapid expansion. With each new territory, the nation was faced with a choice: either allow the brutality of slavery to grow […]

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” […]

Getting engaged can be the start of an exciting adventure. While marriage has long been an important ritual, gay and lesbian couples were denied the right to marry in the United States until recent years. Therefore, plenty of LGBTQ couples feel a bit lost when it comes to the best way to discuss a same-sex […]