5 Myths About Gay Men Debunked

Not only are these stereotypes unfair — they're untrue!

For whatever reason, gay men often get an unfair reputation for being "sexual deviants of society." That's why this expert set out to get the facts straight.

27 Reasons To Support Gay Marriage

Imagine how difficult marriage would be without these legal rights!

The repeal of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) has huge legal consequences for same-sex couples. The United States does a lot to facilitate families and shouldn't all families have that support? Here are nearly 30 reasons why gay people should have the right to get married.

Relationship Equality

Are we as women asking too much when we want our partners to "show" their love for us?

I have had a lot of relationships in my 30 years and it seems they all have something in common, there lack of equality. A lot of my relationships and my friends relationships have one thing that is consistent, us. We are consistent with how we treat our partners, but our partners are lacking in showing us their appreciation for us.

Can Sharing Household Chores Lead To Divorce?

A new study finds a correlation between chore-equality and divorce.

We hate to break it to you, but equality in marriage doesn't always seem to work. A study out of Norway suggests that the divorce rate for couples who share the housework is 50 percent higher than in marriages where the wife does all the chores herself. Say what?

Which Sitcom Star Is Starting His Own 'Modern Family?'

Love is in the air on ABC's 'Modern Family.'

First, Sofia Vergara got engaged! Now, the set of 'Modern Family' might as well be a chapel with another couple who's ready to walk down the aisle.

Striving For An Equal Marriage? That May Be Why It's Failing

Why keeping a scorecard is the worst thing for your marriage—and how to put it away.

What is the fruit of half a century of self-absorption? Whereas one researcher points to issues such as a reduction in civic responsibility and community service, and a lack of concern over broader societal issues, I see implications for marriage… and they are that are not good.

Empowered Women: Unite Under Self-Love

Take a journey into the past, exploring the highs and lows of women's fight for equality.

Let's begin by exploring together what happened to women over the last forty years, and where it has left us today ... When feminism came along, it empowered women to fight for their rights and to stand up for themselves, screaming out that self-love was what mattered most. The supposed love that too many women were living with was without substance and was, in fact, really only oppression. The patriarchal world that had, up until then, dictated their every choice was suddenly denounced as many women ditched their bras, rejected sexual comments, and viewed lipstick and lingerie as frivolous and exploitive.

6 Ways To Be A Feminist Girlfriend

Here are a few ways to bring an egalitarian spirit to your coupledom.

While we fantasize about finding the perfect feminist boyfriend, the burden of bringing feminism into a hetero relationship often lies with the lady — like so many other burdens of relationships! So here are a few ways to bring an egalitarian spirit to your coupledom.

Up With Masculinity!

Have our changed views of women seem to have occurred at the expense of how we perceive manhood?

Up with Masculinity I feel blessed to be a woman in our post 60’s culture, where femininity and female strength, independence and success are touted. Unfortunately, however, our changed views of women seem to have occurred at the expense of how we perceive manhood. In short I believe that we’ve lost a real appreciation for men being men. We women want our men to be breadwinners and rescuers (help us when the car breaks down or the sink sprouts a leak). We want our men to be strong, both emotionally and physically.

Parenting Lessons From Kirk Cameron's Anti-Gay Comment

The teen idol reacts to homosexuality and what he would say if one of his own kids came out.

Hearing Kirk Cameron on CNN's Piers Morgan's show discussing his beliefs that homosexuality is "unnatural" "detrimental" and "ultimately destructive" is disappointing to say the least. Watching your teen idol fall from grace is never easy.

Why Respecting Boundaries Is Crucial, Part 3

Learning to pay attention to the little things we can do to create healthier relationships

This series is designed to address personal boundaries and help you to identify those that you or someone you know may be having some difficulties with. By identifying boundaries and knowing when they get crossed, we stand a greater chance of protecting ourselves and gaining more fulfilling relationships. Sometimes we focus on meeting someone else’s needs and end up sacrificing our own. By putting limits in place you will find that not only do you feel healthier, but you have also surrounded yourself with others who feel the same!

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