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Wise Readers, What’s the best date you ever had? The worst? And what made it that way? Take a moment to tell me anonymously at this : http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FXGB657 And next week, I’ll be back with your answers, and some thoughts on Dating Greatness (And Not). Thanks much! Cheers, Duana
Wise Readers, What if Stuart and Jeffrey were Stella and Jill—would having two moms who were looking for extra-relational love be even worse for household stability than two dads doing same? Would buying houses near each other allow Stuart and Jeffrey to protect their kids’ stability while looking for love elsewhere? And when is it a good idea to get a divorce for the children’s sake? Read on!
Share Article Print Article Permalink tagged Abuse, Male Female Differences, Sexual Orientation, Stepfamilies, Stepmarriages, Stepparents Dear Duana, Stuart and I parent well together…and that’s it. Our kids, adopted from abusive backgrounds, are doing well, but I’d like to find a way to conquer my loneliness while maintaining their stable homelife. Would an open relationship work, where we each pursue real love elsewhere but stay together for the kids? Dear Jeffrey, many might say you’ve hit on the perfect compromise~but I wish you’d just asked if casual sex would work out okay. Here’s why…
Share Article Print Article Permalink tagged Commitment, Dating, Evolutionary Psychology, Male Female Differences, Marriage, Parenting, Rekindling, Sexual Orientation, Sexuality, human sexuality Wise Readers, Why do gay men usually stay together longer than lesbian women, and what can everyone else learn from that? How do fairy tales hurt the straight people? What’s happening with global attitudes towards homosexuality? And really, is sexual orientation a choice at any point in life? Read on!
I’ve been happily partnered with Michael for the past 17 years. Straights who know us are surprised by how long we’ve been together, or they want to know the secrets to our success. Are there really differences between gay and straight long-term relationships? Dear Steven, Congratulations! You found a good man before I did. Even better, you’ve kept your relationship alive and thriving for many years. What have you and Michael got going on—and what can *everyone* learn from it?
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