Between A Squawk And A Hard Place I’m a 32-year-old gay man, and my boyfriend of three years sometimes vents to his friends about our relationship. I feel a little betrayed by this—like my privacy’s being violated. Why can’t he figure things out on his own—without bringing in a jury? —Disturbed A few years back, […]
Marriage
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Family Milestones in the U.S.
Technology & Social Media • The average age for a child getting their first smartphone is now 10.3 years. Source: techcrunch.com • In 2016, 56% of children aged 8 to 18 had their own social media accounts. The average age when initially signing up for the account was 12.6 years. Source: Common Sense Media Census […]
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For Better or Worse
The beauty and bureaucracy of (gay) marriage
In some ways, it was like any other Monday. I woke up before my fiancé, took the dog out, started coffee and oatmeal. And while I rarely missed work, on this day, I called in. ”I have a personal commitment that I cannot reschedule,” I told the supervisor who answered. It was true, if somewhat vague. […]