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How to Handle the Challenges of Trans Dating and Build Affirming Relationships

How to Handle the Challenges of Trans Dating and Build Affirming Relationships

Dating is a beast in and of itself, and for trans folks, you know all about the added layers of complexity, including identity, safety, politics (ugh) and everything else in between. While this can all sound like just too much sometimes, dating can also bring a mix of excitement and hope. Because trans dating is not just about finding someone …

Understanding How Gender Identity Shapes Your Relationship

Understanding How Gender Identity Shapes Your Relationship

Gender. Now that’s a loaded word if there ever was one. All our lives, we’ve been checking boxes and ticking squares, but gender isn’t something that fits neatly on a form or in a dating app profile. Gender is so much more. It shows up in how we relate, how we communicate, how we experience closeness, and how safe we …

Dating as a Queer Person in a Polarized Political World

Dating as a Queer Person in a Polarized Political World

Oof, y’all, dating is already a full-contact sport on a good day. Now add in dating apps, mixed signals, identity exploration, and a political climate that feels increasingly volatile… and it’s no wonder so many queer folks feel exhausted before the first date even happens. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone, and no, you are not asking …

How to Celebrate Pride Every Day in Your Relationship

How to Celebrate Pride Every Day in Your Relationship

Y’all, Pride isn’t just a month on the calendar and it definitely isn’t just parades, glitter and the occasional overly enthusiastic rainbow merch moment (though we do love those, too). For many LGBTQ+ couples, Pride is about something far bigger than being surrounded by thousands of other like-minded folks. It’s about feeling seen, safe, and fully yourself in your relationship. …