Key Takeaways Most wedding timelines assume everyone gets ready in the same way and on the same schedule. If you or your partner needs gender-affirming preparation on the wedding day, being forced to follow a traditional timeline can feel stressful quickly. Building in extra time and private space can help you get ready more comfortably […]

Key Takeaways Many wedding vendors still work from forms, scripts, and habits built around “bride and groom” language. That can create awkward moments when someone assumes your pronouns instead of just asking you. Having a clear conversation early on can help vendors speak about you accurately and keep the wedding day running more smoothly. Why […]

Key Takeaways Many wedding venues still use templates and policies built around traditional gender roles. For trans couples, that can be disrespectful or even devastating if they choose the wrong place to get married. Asking a few direct questions before booking can help you confirm whether the venue will respect your names, pronouns, privacy, and […]

Many couples who have their eyes on the long term are concerned with major life decisions such as marriage, children and where to live. The process for buying a home is more complicated than that of other big purchases, such as a car or major appliances. Buying a house is the single largest purchase that […]

As transgender and non-binary persons become more visible in society, they become a larger part of our everyday conversations. In an effort to be respectful of everyone’s identities, it’s important that our language to and about trans and non-binary people should also be respectful. Language evolves in society and we should be mindful of the […]

One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to teach children and help them navigate the various situations they’ll experience in life. From major firsts like riding a bicycle without training wheels to explaining puberty, kids look to their parents and guardians to answer questions and share experiences to help them understand. Suppose you’ve […]

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 […]

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 […]

Prior to today’s fight for marriage equality and the right to adopt, LGBTQIA individuals struggled for basic rights. The 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village are heralded as the flashpoint that began their fight for equality in the United States. Historians have chronicled these events in writing, as well as depicted […]

Trans individuals who are attracted to people of the same gender are often on the receiving end of ignorant comments, discrimination, and outright rejection by friends, family, and potential romantic partners. Transgender people who do not identify as heterosexual can also benefit from the experiences of coming out and living authentically. One example is author […]