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?...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...