Making the transition from hooking up to hanging out to dating and then being in a serious, committed relationship can be an exciting process for lesbians and gay men. Both environmental pressures...
"Coming out" to your parents means that you have now self-identified as a lesbian or gay man. Initiating this discussion with parents can be nerve-racking. It can also be the start of a more open...
Half an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure. Disagreements and arguments happen to all couples. Talking in advance about how to deal with this inevitable bump in your relationship is priceless.
Creating recognition for your relationship is a process that takes time and effort.
Meeting other couples who you and your partner both enjoy can provide you with emotional support. These couples can also provide you with a point of reference to help you and your partner...
Whether you are Jewish, Muslim, Christian or Buddhist, holidays can create complexities and stress for couples with different beliefs, spiritual traditions or family expectations.
Coming out is an ongoing process. However the first time you come out, can be the hardest. As difficult as it may be, it will be equally relieving and affirming. It can also mean that some of your...
Regardless of the relationship you have with your parents, coming out to them may be very difficult. It's natural that your parent or parents have expectations for their children. They imagine...
For many, the holidays mean being with seldom-seen family members and other people that you would honestly rather not see. But a little common sense and a few tips can make the holiday season...
There are plenty of easy and not so easy ways to show the world that you and your partner would be married if you could be. Here's how to show that you support same-sex marriages.
If you're like many same-sex couples, you never had a commitment ceremony - for one reason or another. So what date should you celebrate as your anniversary? Here's some help deciding what date to...
Introducing your partner to your parents can be a scary experience, particularly if your parents aren't 100 percent comfortable with you being gay. But it's important that the people in your life...
Nobody said first dates are easy, but there's no reason to make them any harder than they need to be. Here's how to plan an easy same-sex first date.
Everything has rules, right? Well, so does gay dating. Gays and lesbians may play by different rules, but we still have guidelines. Here are some of them.
Once you've made up your mind to come out, a mentor can help you get acquainted with this new part of your life - he or she can answer questions, offer insight and direction, and give guidance to...
Living alone isn't always cost-effective. Living with a roommate, on the other hand, can be an intense experience. If you live with a roommate, establish some ground rules up front and learn to...
First you come out to yourself, then you come out to your family and friends. But coming out is not a process that happens only once or twice, it's also the daily act of making your sexual...
Asking your partner to move in with you can be scary, because botching the job could cause the relationship to suffer. Here's how to ask your partner to move in with you without causing him or her...
Revive the art of letter writing by penning a love letter to that woman or man who makes your head spin. Here's how to write a love letter to your same-sex girlfriend or boyfriend.