Queer South Asian gender-fluid womxn share their story
This set of photographs signifies and celebrates the blossoming into my queer South Asian self without compromising either identity; peaceful acceptance that I may never be able to ‘come out’ to my family as anything but an activist; and achievement of self-love and happiness.
Double proposals: Why I proposed back to my wife
Proposals perpetuate a long-standing tradition in our society: That a man should be the one to get down on one knee and request a woman’s hand in marriage.
How to celebrate your anniversary when it’s in the winter
There are also some less strenuous winter activities, like ice skating or horse and carriage rides, that can still be really romantic.
Let’s get one thing straight: Bisexuals can still marry someone of a different gender
We are not any less queer for being in any romantic relationship, and the idea that you have to be seen as either straight or gay is damaging.
Why my wife and I created our couples’ Instagram account
Christina and Katie created their Instagram account, @babybaileymamadrama, so other LGBTQ+ couples going through IVF wouldn’t feel alone.
How to honor the memory of your deceased loved ones at your wedding
My mom passed away in 2004 and I wanted to find the right ways to honor her at my wedding this year. Here are a few options for honoring the ones you love.
How do you know when you’re ready to propose? We asked a real couple
Stevi and Ashleigh got engaged over Thanksgiving after spending three years together. We spoke with them about what it’s like to date long distance, how to know when it’s the right time to get engaged and their adorable dogs, Colbi J and Monte Rey.
My proposal story was nothing like I imagined—but it was even better
This life we are building won’t always be a romantic production, and things won’t always happen as planned. But that’s okay.
My wife and I don’t need gender roles in our same-sex marriage
My relationship has two gals, and we are celebrating that every day of this marriage by loving each other as genuinely and fiercely as we can.
Should you both propose? 4 questions to consider before asking
Whether or not you’re already engaged, if you’re in an LGBTQ+ relationship, you might be wondering: Who proposes? Should we both propose?
What I never expected about planning my wedding as an autistic person
I never thought that planning my wedding would bring me as much joy as it does, but there’s something soothing about pulling together the details.
But you don’t look gay: The plight of the queer femme
As a queer femme, I’m often invisible (even in LGBTQ+ centered spaces) unless I’m in a romantic relationship with another woman.
Why I’m sharing my queer engagement celebration with the world
I decided I’d keep sharing photos from our proposal and engagement photo shoots, and that with each photo, I would share a story about our relationship.
I didn’t think Valentine’s Day was for queer couples—now I love celebrating it
The first year my now-fiancée, Macey, and I celebrated Valentine’s Day, we did it because I pitched a story on it: We’d never actually honored…
I’m asexual—here’s how I wish we celebrated Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is more complicated as an asexual adult. Where it used to be about celebrating everyone that you love—whether those feelings are platonic or romantic—Valentine’s Day is now a nightmare for me. No matter where you turn, love is being conflated with sexual desire, and it’s frankly exhausting.
6 truths I’ve learned in 10 years of dating my high school sweetheart
When Macey and I started dating in high school, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited about our future but really couldn’t…
