Legitimacy is defined as "the quality of being recognized or accepted as authentic or genuine" according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Internal consent refers to one's acceptance of their sexual...
How do trust, intimacy, and relational security develop in LGBTQ partnerships under the pressures of social marginalization and stigma?
The development of trust, intimacy, and relational security...
Emotional literacy refers to an individual's ability to recognize, understand, and effectively manage their own emotions. It also involves being able to accurately read and interpret others' emotions...
How can same-sex couples create strong emotional bonds when their relationship is largely invisible to society? In an ideal world, all romantic partners would be free to express their love publicly...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges related to their sexual orientation or gender identity, including stigma, discrimination, marginalization, and prejudice. They also experience relational...
Many individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer have experienced discrimination and oppression throughout their lives due to their gender identities or sexual...
Sexual dependency is an important aspect that can impact several aspects of a relationship, including relational satisfaction, emotional health, and communication patterns. In this article, I will...
Social expectations play an important role in shaping how people behave towards one another in different contexts. This is especially true when it comes to romantic or sexual relationships between...
The concept of LGBTQ+ relationships is becoming more commonplace as society continues to evolve.
There are still many challenges that these couples face in terms of societal acceptance and...
Queer Relationship Ethics (QRE) is an emerging field of study that seeks to rethink traditional models of ethical relationship building in light of non-binary gender identities and sexual...