Study: Gay Relationships Healthier Than Straight Ones
In a recent University of San Diego study, psychologist Robert-Jay Green revealed some discoveries that demonstrate how same-sex relationships may be healthier than straight ones, according to an article by United Press International.
The study found that couples in same-sex relationships were more flexible in terms of gender roles, parenting, and household responsibilities.
It also found that lesbian couples are emotionally closer than homosexual men couples, who, in turn, are emotionally closer than heterosexual married couples.
“It all comes down to greater equality in the relationship,” Green said to UPI. “Research shows that lesbian and homosexual men couples have a head start in escaping the traditional gender role divisions that make for power imbalances and dissatisfaction in many heterosexual relationships.”
According to the article, the researches concluded, “heterosexual couples could learn from homosexual men couples about sharing housework and childcare, using softer communication in conflict, and having more nurturing behaviors toward one another and their children.”
Source: advocate.com
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