but, whether gay, straight, trans or any other combination, when two people come together to date or to get serious, they face the same highs and lows that surface in any relationship. ditto for later on when you start to dig deeper into issues like building trust, managing expectations, tackling insecurities, navigating communication styles, and even dealing with exes who might be friends or parents of your children. isolation, including being rejected by family members, friends or co-workers, deciding who …

discussing a problem or impasse in your house is not a formal legal proceeding, and it’s not about ‘proving’ to some invisible judge that you’re right and your partner is wrong. even if you want to rush to defend yourself, do the opposite:  attempt to meet them in a place of collaborative discussion and healing. what about this is upsetting you?’  rather than engage in defensiveness, try to focus on just neutral exploration of your partner’s feelings to understand them …

it’s always exciting to enter the honeymoon phase of a new relationship. here are some tips for gay guys to keep you on a winning streak. that said, it’s vital to lay foundations on solid ground and keep a few ground rules in mind. i’ve always been the type of person to give someone the benefit of the doubt and to try things their way, and you should try it too. gay guys will almost always value physical intimacy more …

“a lot of gay couples have learned to take the judgments of others in stride and to move forward,” says chris armstrong, a certified relationship coach in the washington d.c. area. “many of those open relationships are very successful and something that heterosexual couples have a harder time pulling off.” “for many of these couples, they are more honest with their families and friends and work colleagues than they have been in the past, because coming out has been a …

refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. undoubtedly, dating is a tough job and even more when you belong to the lgbtq community because of the societal taboos associated with it. in a society that likes keeping and defining everything and everyone in fixed boxes, even something a little out of the ordinary is a big deal. here are 7 pieces of …