Dating & Relationships
Dateland: Republicans Are No Fun and They Don’t Like Sex
It’s Sunday. My girlfriend and I woke up with the determination to turn over a new leaf! We were going to go to church, help old folks cross the street and feed hungry kids. But [...]
Ms. Behavior
Dear Ms. Behavior: Last fall, my friend Joe introduced me to Sherry on a lesbian fix-up. He claimed Sherry was a fantastic stylish professional with a great sense of humor. We went out on several [...]
Through These Eyes: The Romantics
They say that those who look for happiness will find it. They say that we should pursue our dreams, and forego things that make life miserable. There are two exceptions to this rule: when our [...]
Skirting the Issues: The Ripple Effect
Call me naïve, but I believe in the power of story, particularly one’s own story. Personal stories can move us in completely unexpected ways. It’s for this reason that when I meet someone new, I [...]
Through These Eyes: The Little Things
Listen to Justin read this piece: The Little Things I’m standing in my grandmother’s kitchen. She has black and white linoleum flooring. There’s a frying pan on the stove with grease in it. It smells like [...]
Real Weddings: Patrick and Scott
Patrick and Scott Date of Wedding: August 12, 2011 Dating Since: August 12, 2002 Ceremony: Loring Pasta Bar, Minneapolis Reception: Varsity Theater, Minneapolis Photography: Rebecca Larson of Rebecca Rae Photography Patrick and Scott met in [...]
A Word in Edgewise: A Defense of Marriage
In June 2008, I attended the First (and the Last) Annual Celebration of Marriage in Palm Springs. It was impossible to remain dry-eyed as couples just-paired to partners of decades were able to legally marry in California. [...]
In a Heartbeat: The Legality of Marriage
When Marianne Norris was first coming out, she wanted someone to talk to. She was established in her career, she had grown children – and she didn’t know many gay women who shared that experience. [...]
Real Weddings: Chloe Wong and Jeana Mosser
Chloe Wong and Jeana Mosser Date of Wedding: May 22, 2011 Ceremony and Reception: River Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove Photography: Studio Same
Real Weddings: Bernard Lee and Mark Miller
Bernard Lee & Mark Miller Date of Wedding: October 10, 2010 (aka 10/10/10) Dating Since: October 5, 2001 Location of Ceremony and Reception: James J Hill Reference Library, St. Paul Photography: Rogue Photography and Bellagala [...]
