Tag: Gay Couples

Politicians voted in favor of allowing gay couples free community venue hire for 100 days if the law is changed to allow them to marry The City of Sydney has passed a motion that will allow gay couples to hire community facilities for weddings for free – if marriage equality comes to Australia. The country is currently holding a postal vote to gage public opinion on the matter. The results of the vote will be announced 15 November. The government is...

Ireland is passing new legislation allowing unmarried couples to apply to adopt. An amendment to the Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017 has been signed, allowing unmarried couples to put forward applications to adopt a child. The changes to adoption laws will commence starting tomorrow (Thursday 19 October). Previously, only married couples were allowed to adopt a child. This was the case whether a couple was gay or straight. With this new legislation, unmarried couples will now be eligible to adopt in Ireland. This is...

"It's a slice of heaven." Seeing loving families led by queer parents can be an antidote to the hateful rhetoric used against us. And for gay men who dream of becoming fathers, seeing gay couples starting a family of their own can be a real inspiration. Below, we share the stories—and photos—of 16 dads who know what kids need most is love, stability and support. Frank Lowe https://www.instagram.com/p/BWvy40bFlIY/ Frank Lowe blogs about life as a “gay-at-home dad,” and was even interviewed on the Today...

As if our community didn't have enough problems, it seems some couples may have to divorce in a very bizarre twist of events across the pond in the U.K. and France. Per PinkNews, at least a dozen loving same-sex couples have been told that they need to get divorced if they want legal rights. It is a confusing and annoying legal tangle between the French and British governments. Take for instance Leandro Barreto and Francois Souyri, who are approaching their tenth...

October 3rd is officially National Boyfriend Day. Yes, this is a day that does exist whether we want to enjoy it or not. Of course, social media is lit up like a lamppost about the subject, with some taking it seriously by posting adorable photos of their boyfriend and others (like me) who hate this idea and want the sarcasm to drip over this stupid day. So if you are celebrating your relationship today and have that special guy in...

Gay Men’s Psychotherapist Explains Difference Between Straight/Gay Relationships Are We So Much Different After All? Ken Howard, a Psychotherapist specializing in gay men’s mental health, took his expertise to the Huffington Post. He compares the differences between heterosexual and homosexual couples. His research is thorough and blunt. According to Huffington Post, Howard breaks down his twenty-four years of research into ten key differences between the straight and gay couples he’s counseled. In the written article, he stresses that this is from his...

The vodka brand has created a striking poster campaign called Kiss With Pride on the 50th anniversary of partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. Absolut wanted to highlight the fact that it is still illegal to engage in same-sex activity in 72 countries worldwide as part of its campaign for a more inclusive and open world. The posters feature individuals from some of those 72 countries sharing a kiss and expressing their freedom. The shots were photographed by Sam Bradley...

It’s been two years since the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling made same-sex marriage the law of the land across the United States. To mark the occasion, we’re revisiting our favorite marriage stories to remind the world that love is love. It’s safe to say DeAndre Upshaw was certain about his decision to pop the question to longtime boyfriend, Stu, because with the amount of planning his next-level proposal must have taken, he surely had opportunity to question...

#lovewins Yesterday we bought you news about a gay couple’s engagement photo going viral. The American-Swiss couple posed for celebrity photographer Gabriel Goldberg for an image that celebrated both of their backgrounds. It sent us scouring the internet for some other recent examples of gay couples celebrating their engagement. Check out some of the adorable results below. 1. Sunset kisses https://www.instagram.com/p/BQyr6tSAAV_/ 2. He said yes! https://www.instagram.com/p/BU19vI3gz-k/ 3. Chicago cuteness https://www.instagram.com/p/BVAAusVA4Qv/ 4. ‘My fiancé as of today’ https://www.instagram.com/p/BU46ivPlM1d/ 5. ‘Find the warm ones and let them stay’ https://www.instagram.com/p/BU2GwivAnX8/ 6. Bunni and Stevie https://www.instagram.com/p/BUusyMUl7lG/ 7. Spring...

Single LGBT adults over 50 are also more likely to have a disability than their married counterparts. A new study has found that married LGBT people have better physical and mental health, more money, and greater social support than their single counterparts. The national study, which was published in the academic journal The Gerontologist, revealed that single LGBT adults over 50 are more likely to have a disability than their married counterparts. They’re also more likely to report having a lower physical,...

These couples are going ~ straight ~ to the big dance. Ah, it's that time of year again — prom season. And with the blooming of spring flowers also comes promposals big and small — some adorable and others maybe not so much. 1. This year, it's clear that LGBT teens didn't miss a step when asking their dates to the big dance. 2. Like this magical take on Beauty And The Beast: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR65sCFB9yr/ 3. And this promposal filled with pride: https://twitter.com/Ahaharper/status/846447844219281409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fskarlan%2Fprom-queenz 4. This perfect pun: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRgGqv7ghVD/ 5. And...

Monday marked the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The weather is growing warmer, the snow is melting, the flowers are blooming, and the bros are coming out of hibernation to post pictures of themselves and their B4Ls (Bros4Life) doing bro stuff. Let’s take a look at these fascinating creatures in their native habitats, shall we? Scroll down for bromosexuals taking advantage of the warmer weather and sharing it on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/p/BR0tY5FjUY4/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6NiQmFPrf/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR1Nq_OAMZh/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR4D2BTg8jg/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRwdMUPDRYd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRyN35IBXhc/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR3O4vUFFFh/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRtacdoAHXC/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRr8VCWFjJn/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRtV2baB9gl/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRrCF5gDZ5P/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR5-LP4lvGU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRt5cj_Ad24/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR3uCAvF7Jg/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6TKS1hX2k/ Source

Have a hanky at the ready... Gay singer Christopher Krow has teamed up with social app Moovz to create an emotional music video about same-sex marriage. The video brings together clips of eight ceremonies as Krow passionately belts out his original song, Altar. Krow is an up and coming musician based in Seattle, WA. He believes that through his music he can help spread the simple message that love is love. ‘It’s so easy to stop believing in love during difficult times but...

Tying the knot in style Enjoy the best photos taken at the wedding parties of these cute gay couples. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ-JnAVjsVC/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ_EfMchBmf/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQxXleAA9mK/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQmjbDkgXAK/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQJBp0OARXP/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQkmpR0j-lk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgtcLnAnHX/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgNdxQjS7o/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BMx2kJPApHO/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQapuHZFBzP/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ8FZ0ch2Su/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRDYmAsgMRA/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRCS18Wl_nd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQt0LFujzqD/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5_Hz0DGNN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5QpMpjNzJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5J5JJBm5y/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ7XaIOhtNG/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ4FP5gDQvM/ Source