How to Make Your Marriage Gayer: Many heterosexual couples would have happier and more satisfying marriages if they took a few lessons from their same-sex counterparts. nytimes.com/2020/02/13/opi… 1/5
Sharing domestic tasks is "an increasingly important component of marital stability, and lack of sharing an increasingly powerful predictor of conflict. […] the happiest and most sexually satisfied couples are now those who divide housework and child care the most equally.” 2/5
Compared to heterosexual couples, same-sex couples divide tasks less according to gender stereotypes, and are more likely to share the routine tasks. 3/5
In discussing disagreements with a partner, individuals in same-sex relationshps are less likely than those in heterosexual couples to do so in belligerent, domineering and fearful ways. And use more positive methods of influencing a partner, such as encouragement and praise. 4/5
Same sex couples are more likely than heterosexual couples to have explicit discussions of their sexual and intimate arrangements.
But… Gender socialisation also affects gay and lesbian couples… 5/5
But… Gender socialisation also affects gay and lesbian couples… 5/5
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
