What can same-sex couples teach straight couples about making relationships work?
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I dont think there's much for a gay couple to teach a straight one. There really is'nt much of a difference between them.
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If two people of any orientation can COMMUNICATE, their relationship has a great chance of working. Communication- talking, verbal and non-verbal signals, all combine to send some very vague messages. We seldom SAY what the other person HEARS. Comprende?
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Probably the same things that some straight couples can teach same-sex couples, it just depends on the couple. =)
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How to fight the system to be able to be together..rather than taking marriage for granted as straights do. Fighting to stay together is not something a lot of straight people do before marriage.
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That nothing comes easy and you can never take what you have for granted.
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that you can't take anything or each other for granted, and no relationship works unless you both work at it together!
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I would have to agree with some don't take eachother for granted. Just because we don't have the paperwork to prove that we are married does not make it easy. We have to work harder to prove that our lifestyle isn't just about sex and being "out". Communication and trust HAS to be THERE!!! If you don't have both your dooming your relationship to fail. If your mad, talk about it, but treat them as if you were talking to another FRIEND. If you treat them as an enemy or a little child your not going to help anything. if you feel you can't talk to them right then and there, write down your feelings, then when it is the right time eather talk it out with them or let them read the note. NEVER!!!! Go to sleep mad, but it is ok to walk away for a little while to cool down so it does not get out of hand. Remember that no relationship is perfect, but if you don't have an argument once in a while, something is wrong.
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I think emotionally, all the bases have been covered...communication, everyone agrees is the key, coupled with commitment, respect, honesty, I'd add mutual support of important goals and also a sense of unity in Core Values. Sexually I would probably say that being open minded about what would please your partner would be good. Some Guys DO think that it all begins and ends with "the mighty sword." And, as we Lesbians know...that's not always the case! Be willing to consider that you have other body parts that are potentially wonderful as well, if used correctly...hands and mouth at the same time can give the best of BOTH worlds! And if there is a reason you aren't comfortable GIVING oral sex to your partner...think about it and talk about it and try to figure out what might make it work for both of you!
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hahahahahah as insane said its kinda hard to teach with only half of the required equipment
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How to make it last by sticking through the bad times. If everyone looked at all the couples they know, I'd pretty much bet that the gay ones outlasted the straight ones by at least 10 years
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it doesnt matter what the sexual preferances are its about the people
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Being bisexual I can offer that in reality when two people have a strong attraction for each other, it really doesnt matter whether they are same sex or not. I find that with female partners the communication aspect is there, but with male partners I find that it can also work as long as the effort to communicate is made. Smile, love, laugh and realize that you have only one life to live.
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