The first strategy that partners can use to maintain emotional closeness when one partner is openly LGBT and the other remains closeted is communication. Open dialogue between partners is crucial for...
I will explore how LGBT couples can navigate relational risks when operating in non-inclusive environments. This issue is important because it affects their safety, well-being, and ability to form...
Strategies to Reduce Stigma
Stigma is one of the main barriers that many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community face when entering into a relationship, both...
Exposure to microaggressions can have negative effects on the ability to form and maintain intimate relationships within the LGBT community. Microaggressions are subtle and often unintentional...
Strategies for balancing relational needs and work duties
LGBT employees have to handle their personal lives while dealing with the pressure of their professional commitments. This is especially...
The question of how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) service members manage their personal relationships in the face of an unstable environment can be quite difficult to answer, but it has...
Understanding Same-Sex Relationships
Same-sex relationships are becoming more and more accepted in today's society, but they still face many challenges when it comes to understanding what makes...
Queer relational practices prioritize vulnerability, trust, and emotional reciprocity to establish deep connections between individuals. These practices promote feelings of safety, respect, and...
Gay men face unique challenges when it comes to navigating moral questions related to emotional reciprocity, vulnerability, and consent in intimate partnerships. While these are essential components...
Gay individuals tend to conceive relational virtues in ways that accommodate their dynamic needs for commitment, desire, and emotional labor. They may prioritize open communication, mutual respect,...