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Both partners may find it helpful to make a list of non-negotiable or “deal-breaker” guidelines for behavior. Is there an expectation of fidelity, or will the marriage be open?...
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OurPath does not condone careless disclosure or “outing,” (publicly disclosing an LGBT+ Partner’s sexual orientation or gender identity before they are ready), especially for malicious or spiteful reasons. The...
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Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) such as Conversion Therapy and Reparative Therapy are attempts to change the sexual orientation of gay, lesbian or bisexual people to a heterosexual orientation....
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According to the most current research, sexual orientation is influenced by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors, although the causes of gender dysphoria are still being investigated. As...
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In brief: kindly, truthfully, respectfully, and transparently. According to the Pew Research Center, “For lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people, realizing their sexual orientation or gender identity and...
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Yes. While the overwhelming majority of the people we support identify as heterosexual, there are some bisexual people who have gone through the “Straight Partner experience.” We’re here for...
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It’s not common, but it’s not rare either. Learning your partner is LGBT+ may instigate a period of self-examination and discovery for the Straight Partner or Partner of a...
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) is a term that dates back to at least 1990. According to the National Institutes of Health, the acronym MSM (and more...
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Only if you choose to identify that way. Many Partners of Trans People grapple with questions around their own sexuality and identity when their partner transitions gender. Some women...