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Can gay people have stable romantic relationships?

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Last Updated: 05/28/2019 at 6:16pm
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Anonymous
December 15th, 2015 10:29pm
Yes, of course. Stability is based on personality and experience not gender/sexuality. Sexuality/ gender identity is only one part of a person.
AshleyElle
May 21st, 2015 5:18pm
I am gay and I am in a stable, romantic relationship. There are some heterosexual relationships that aren't stable. If both people are dedicated and they want to make it last, it will.
Anonymous
May 27th, 2015 8:53pm
It depends on the individual rather than sexuality. If Billy dislikes committing to long term relationships, he probably won't have a "stable" romantic relationship whether he is gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual. Whereas if Lucy is only interested in long term relationships, she is probably able to have a "stable" relationship whether she is gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual.
JinkzKitty
June 9th, 2015 10:08pm
If people can have hetero relationships that are stable, then people can have homo relationships that are stable. A stable relationship isn't based on the sexual orientation of those involved, it's about the people within it and how they come together and work together to be loving and stable.
Anonymous
June 14th, 2015 6:21am
Yes, from what I have seen it is very much possible for them to have real, stable romantic relationships. It is as possible as it is for straight people to have one.
eleanor0610
November 16th, 2015 6:28pm
Yes of course! Homosexual relationships can have the same dynamic as any other type of relationship. If both/all people are willing to put the same amount of work into the relationship, you trust and love each other and the timing is right - you have what it takes to be very happy!
Emmastylinson21
November 18th, 2015 3:39pm
Yes! People of all sexual orientations can have great loving relationships, just like a straight couple.
Euphoria17
November 22nd, 2015 1:44pm
Just like anybody else gay people can have stable romantic relationships. They are not different from other people. They are just like any other couples they can have their ups and downs, they can fight, they can have sex, they can be romantic, they do what everyone else does just with a different category of people if we must label.
lysasmiley
November 24th, 2015 5:18am
Yes! Gay relationships can be just as supportive, loving and stable as a straight relationship! It doesn't matter where the couple lies in the spectrum! c:
ChangeWillCome
November 24th, 2015 4:29pm
Yes, gay people can have stable romantic relationships, because people of any sexual orientation, be it heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or any there sexual identity are capable of healthy relationships.
KayyRose
July 4th, 2016 3:35pm
Of course! As long as they are a compatible couple, they are more than capable. Think of them as equal to a straight couple.
pluviophilelove
December 22nd, 2015 5:35pm
Of course! Your sexuality doesn't have anything to do with having stable or unstable relationships. What makes a relationship stable or unstable, is the people in the relationship, not the sexuality or gender.
daisdais
December 27th, 2015 2:01am
Yes, gay peoples relationships are as stable as straight peoples. Theres not reason it would be different.
Anonymous
December 28th, 2015 3:44am
Of course gay people can have a stable romantic relationship. They are people and people choose to have a stable relationship, romantic or otherwise.
musicalForest17
February 8th, 2016 7:30pm
Absolutely! Gay people can have strictly romantic relationships for a number of reasons, and they're all valid!
Mark5
March 7th, 2016 9:25pm
Yes. Anyone, of any sexual identity, can have a stable romantic relationship. Your sexuality does not determine whether or not you can have a stable romantic relationship.
cvga
March 7th, 2016 10:49pm
yes, being gay or straight has nothing to do with your ability to love or care for someone or how well you can connect with other people
Atlas33
April 18th, 2016 12:30am
LGBT+ relationships have the potential to as stable and supportive as heterosexual relationships. I personally have shared a wonderful life with my partner for over two years now and we are incredibly happy. I think the difference between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy relationship is simply the willingness to support each other; this is especially true if one party is vulnerable or experiencing difficulty.
freshLove97
June 13th, 2016 3:53pm
Of course they can. Gay relationships are just like straight relationships. Love is the same no matter who loves who.