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California Law Allows Children More Than Two Legal Parents
The law was designed with same-sex couples in mind, who may choose to keep a third opposite-sex biological parent in their child’s life. — This post originally appeared at ThinkProgress By Zack Ford...
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Arkansas Supreme Court Rules Cohabitation Cannot be Used to Deny Child Custody
The Arkansas Supreme Court’s latest ruling will ensure that same-sex couples will not be automatically discriminated against in child custody cases. — This post originally appeared at ThinkProgress By...
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Revolution vs. Reform: Marriage, Floats and Rose Parades
—- Coming up on June 28, 2014: The 45th Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn-surrection Two men, Aubrey Loots and Danny Leclair, made history of sorts by holding their marriage ceremony atop a giant...
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Will the Catholic Church Save Itself From Itself?
“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Pope Francis seemed to reveal a new tone, if not a new doctrine, on the Catholic Church’s stance on...
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Look to LGBQ and Older Couples for Good Relationship Advice
In a society where much research has been conducted into the stresses on relationships and marriage breakdowns, these new findings reveal some positive and affirming things about couples. By Jacqui...
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Gay Adoption Challenges: As Rights Grow, So Do Obstacles
Adopting a child internationally is difficult. Being married men and trying to adopt a child from Russia is on a whole different level. Here’s the story of Demyan Martyushev and Mikhail Shishko. — By...
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There is No Ball and Chain: Changing How We Talk About Marriage
You’ve heard all of the jokes about marriage. Heather Gray wants you to join her in changing the conversation. — Did you hear the one that says “Marriage is a relationship in which one person is...
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So, We’re Engaged…Again.
Brent Almond celebrates two very different proposals and one very loving marriage. ____ Our nuptials are swiftly approaching. In fact, the invitation has become something of an epic endeavor (this...
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Coming Out Married
When you’re gay and get married, sometimes it feels like coming out all over again. ____ I get a lot of interesting questions about my relationship now that I’m married. Before, there wasn’t a...
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“Your Kids are So Lucky to Have You” — Really?
Like many foster care/adoptive parents, blogger Christopher Thangaraj heard the “compliment” uttered many times. It never sat well with him. Here is why. — “They’re so lucky to have such wonderful...
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Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community
It’s a problem that transcends labels and identities. So why is no one talking about this? “You guys must never fight because you just inherently understand each other, you know, because you’re both...
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GMP Dad Workshop: How to Change Your Spouse
We all want to change our partners. Here are 3 Real Keys to positively affecting the behavior of your loved one. — Don’t you wish you could change your lover at times?! I sure do! As much as I lover...
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Same-Sex Adoption Wins Big At The Supreme Court
Embed from Getty Images The Supreme Court’s reversal of a decision to deny adoptive parents their rights is a big win for same sex couples. — Monday, the United States Supreme Court reversed an...
View ArticleGay Politician Stewart McDonald Questioned At NYC Hotel About Sharing Bed...
Embed from Getty Images A New York hotel has apologized to a gay member of UK parliament, Stewart McDonald, the SNP MP for Glasgow South, after their reception questioned why he would want to share a...
View ArticleParenting 2.0: It’s Not Your Father’s Fatherhood
Embed from Getty Images — If you are a part of the Baby Buster generation, you feel like you woke up one morning only to find that all the rules had changed. In fact, that is exactly what happened....
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Ask Erin: Am I Overreacting To The Way My Partner’s Family Treats Me?
Embed from Getty Images — She’s made all the mistakes, so you don’t have to… Ask Erin is a weekly advice column, in which Erin answers your burning questions about anything at all. Q. Hi Erin, I have...
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Religions Discriminating Against Same-Sex Couples
Embed from Getty Images Long long ago in a land far far away at the world’s Middle East then under Roman rule, a man with ivory white skin and long flowing blond hair (really, I thought you said he...
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What Canada Geese Can Teach Men
Embed from Getty Images I look forward each spring and autumn to the heavenly performance overhead as Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) migrate in their distinctive V-shaped formations. I stand...
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A Sailor Swoops in For a Smooch With His Husband
I just read an article that highlights a reunion kiss between a sailor home on leave and his newly betrothed. They had not seen each other in seven months and had won a lottery sponsored by their local...
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Parental Gender Roles
— What challenges do parents face in sorting out family roles in your culture? QUESTION: Among same-sex parental couples, it is often easier to sort out career and domestic roles in family life. True...
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