While plenty of people go above and beyond when putting together the details of their weddings, there are countless individuals who are not interested in large or lavish affairs. For a number of same-sex couples, the idea of a small and intimate gathering of loved ones is far more appealing. However, a small wedding reception […]

As a newly bonded same-sex interracial couple, your journey together is just beginning. Cross-cultural understanding will be needed as part of the quest in loving each other. If you think that marriage or long-term partnership may be a possibility, it’s also crucial for you two to learn how to forge a life together, which includes […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Creators wishing to entertain, enlighten and express their artistic visions have always harnessed new, innovative media forms. It is no different with role-playing video games, which have evolved a long way in the last several decades. From their genesis in the 1960s with the Magnavox Odyssey to modern versions, this medium has introduced many cutting-edge […]

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 […]

Traditionally, an engagement has followed specific rules. The male partner bought a ring and proposed to the female, the bride’s parents paid for the wedding, and the ceremony and reception were traditional as well. However, as the world becomes more progressive and it’s increasingly common for same-sex partners to get married, some people wonder how […]