What are Shared Rituals or Routines?
Shared rituals or routines are repeated actions that couples perform together to build emotional intimacy and mutual support. They can take many forms such as...
Chosen Families in Queer Contexts
Chosen families are an integral part of queer culture. These are groups of individuals who choose to create a family structure outside of the traditional nuclear...
Can queer friendship be a model for a post-hierarchical ethics of care?
As humans, we have always sought ways to connect and bond with each other. In the past, these connections were often based...
In order to explore how experiences of love and support contribute to existential meaning, it is necessary to first define what existential meaning is. Existential meaning refers to the individual's...
The concept of family is often associated with traditional gender roles and heteronormative structures.
Within queer communities, there exists a unique form of family known as "chosen families,"...
There are many ways to form families. One way is through biological ties, where people share bloodlines and heritage. Another way is through adoption, where people become part of a family without...
Queer communities are often defined by their ability to create and maintain unique forms of family dynamics that deviate from traditional nuclear households. While some may consider this practice...
Queer parents are an important part of the LGBTQ+ community, and they have unique challenges to face when it comes to raising children. One challenge is that they often do not fit into traditional...
Men are more likely to be emotionally dependent than women when it comes to romantic relationships, according to research. This means that men tend to place greater importance on their partner's...
Emotional dependency in a sexual relationship can have both positive and negative effects on mental health, self-esteem, and relational security. On one hand, it can enhance feelings of intimacy and...