Gay Relationships: a blog by a gay couple

Navigating Together: a Gay Couple's Blog

Personal evolution is distinct from personal development. When you evolve, you alter. When you develop, you become more of who you are.

Successful gay relationships are not about development nor evolution. They are about revolution. In the past there has beens no real blue print for living succesfully as a gay couple. Add to that the pressure by some gay men to completely ignore the history of what works in a relationship simply because it is associated with heterosexual relationships and what do you have? Confusion.

We have a blue print and we are proof that it works. This blog documents the ins and outs of our relationship using the 10 areas we identified as critical for gay relationships in the Don’t Just Survive, Thrive! Program for gay couples. You can read our blog using the "Our Relationship" link on the left starting with a few of our most recent entries.

Or -- if you have a particular area that interests you -- you can go directly their using the Quick Links below.

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Please comment on our blog entries. We, as well as others who visit this site, appreciate your comments as you discover yourself and create strategies to propel your relationship forward.

We hope that we have been of help as you define your path as an individual and a couple.

Scott & Brian

Our Navigating Together Blog: Quick Links

Purpose ( 1 items )
The vision for a your relationship and the legacy you are creating as a gay couple.
Foundation ( 1 items )
The connection, respect, support and interest as well as the absence of addictions, negativity and other behaviors in a gay relationship.
Needs, emotions and support ( 2 items )
Gay relationships need to be nourishing, fulfilling, encouraging and supportive.
Communication ( 2 items )
How effectively you communicate what you want and need; not gossiping nor over-promising; no misunderstandings.
Openness, honesty and integrity ( 0 items )
Trustworthiness; holding no resentments, no unresolved matters -- he past is not a weapon in your relationship, not lying, no secrets. These are critical for gay couples.
Conflict, tolerations and acceptance ( 1 items )
Eliminating tolerations in your gay relationship and your life, not having to be "right", being flexible.
Recreation, time and fun ( 1 items )
Building memories, exploring and creating new interests as well spending time together are important for gay couples.
Community and family ( 2 items )
It is critical for gay couples to have a circle of friends that support their relationship. It is important for gay couples to celebrate their relationship publicly. Gay couples can be role models for other couples, including straight people.
Money and home ( 2 items )
Living with your means, financial planning, health insurance. All are critical as a gay couple builds a life together.
Sexuality ( 0 items )
Sexuality, monogamy, extended non-sexual physical contact with my partner (e.g., back rubs, shoulder rubs, etc). These are big topics for gay men and gay couples.

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