I just want to know how the majority of the people feel about interracial relationships..I know my personal feelings on it (it doesn't bother me one bit) and my family's feelings on it (not the same as mine)..so how do you guys feel about seeing a white woman with a black man or a white man with a black woman, etc...please be as specific as possible!How do you feel about interracial couples?
Neutral, as in we're just like any other couple... Except maybe that we have to put up with just a touch more judgmental stupidity from the general populace. And there's no true difference what the mix is -- black/white, white/asian, asian/black, etc. It really is just about love.
I used to get miffed by people who made immediate judgments about me based on my husband's ethnicity. Now I mostly find it very amusing.How do you feel about interracial couples?
to be honest i always think the girl is a slu*. i don't think much of the guy. I think i think that because i have heard that black guys have big penis so i automatically think the girl is with him just for that reason. just being honest
Who cares? It's 2009.
Were all the same species. If we weren't meant to reproduce, we wouldn't be able to.
i find nothing wrong with interracial couples. it's awesome and way past cool
PROBLEM.
I have no problem with it at all.
Why should someone have a problem with that?
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Does it bother you to see couples hugging and kissing each other in public?
I was just wondering what ya'll think when ya'll see couples hugging and kissing each other at school/college? Not really making out. Just a quick hug and a couple kisses?Does it bother you to see couples hugging and kissing each other in public?
A hug or a kiss is fine....a full make out session should be private in my opinion. Some people are exhibitionists... it's a turn on for them but I don't want to see it.Does it bother you to see couples hugging and kissing each other in public?
Because it's a basic human instinct, I think it's sweet. 2 people who are so into each other have the right to hug and kiss each other where ever they maybe. But it still depends on how other people may perceive it. But with me, I'm totally ok with it. I think it's cute and sweet.
If they arent like all over each other it doesnt bother me..
But the worst thing is when the guy is grabbing all over the girls but.
It makes me want to vomit.
And I dont like my bf touching all over me or kissing me in public..other then a little kiss. hah
It wouldn't bother me, I think if it bothered someone they are ridiculously sheltered. People that like each other are going to hold hands and kiss every once in a while. I think it is sweet. What if you wanted to kiss someone in public?
I dont care what other couples do. Me and my gf always do make out in public, i dont see anything wrong when i see other couples do it. It's just love, nothing nasty about it
I'm ok with quick 1 second smooches, hand holding, arm on shoulder etc. Anything else seems disrespectful. If they want to be acting on their love, they should do it in private.
i don't think its bad.
i mean there showing affection.
i sometimes get jealous because im single but it doesn't really bother me.
I get jealous. How dare they be together and happy when my fiance is 1200 miles away from me?
Just kidding. I do get jealous, but I'm glad that they're happy.
Not at all, I think it's adorable! It shows that people really are sweet. Its better to see this then people cranky and yelling all the time!
A little is OK just so it isn't a big exhibition. Mostly it is a private thing that should be done in private.
I just hate PDA in general.
I am happy for you but I really don't want to see any PDA.
Yes ,why in public to disturb others ,they can at private
It didn't used to bother me at all. Now it makes me sad because I miss being that way with my husband.
I don't feel comfortable.
No not at all. As long as they aren't making out. A quick kiss and hug is cute.
I don't see a problem with that at all.
When they're making out hardcore... that's when
I think it's disrespectful.
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Nope doesn't bother me.
Doesn't bother me one bit.
It doesn't bother me. Just kinda miss it a bit.
doesnt bother me at all...i think it only bothers lonely people or people who are in an unhappy relationship
i think they need to get a room b/c it makes me pretty jelous unless they are an ugly couple then i dont care
NOT A BIT!
i don't mind mild affection but when when i see straight or gay people getting raunchy then gross
nope I do it with my man all the time!
Ap part from making me horny. NO
only thing it does to me is make me miss my own gf. not a problem at all actually
i think its cute. I do it with my man
A hug or a kiss is fine....a full make out session should be private in my opinion. Some people are exhibitionists... it's a turn on for them but I don't want to see it.Does it bother you to see couples hugging and kissing each other in public?
Because it's a basic human instinct, I think it's sweet. 2 people who are so into each other have the right to hug and kiss each other where ever they maybe. But it still depends on how other people may perceive it. But with me, I'm totally ok with it. I think it's cute and sweet.
If they arent like all over each other it doesnt bother me..
But the worst thing is when the guy is grabbing all over the girls but.
It makes me want to vomit.
And I dont like my bf touching all over me or kissing me in public..other then a little kiss. hah
It wouldn't bother me, I think if it bothered someone they are ridiculously sheltered. People that like each other are going to hold hands and kiss every once in a while. I think it is sweet. What if you wanted to kiss someone in public?
I dont care what other couples do. Me and my gf always do make out in public, i dont see anything wrong when i see other couples do it. It's just love, nothing nasty about it
I'm ok with quick 1 second smooches, hand holding, arm on shoulder etc. Anything else seems disrespectful. If they want to be acting on their love, they should do it in private.
i don't think its bad.
i mean there showing affection.
i sometimes get jealous because im single but it doesn't really bother me.
I get jealous. How dare they be together and happy when my fiance is 1200 miles away from me?
Just kidding. I do get jealous, but I'm glad that they're happy.
Not at all, I think it's adorable! It shows that people really are sweet. Its better to see this then people cranky and yelling all the time!
A little is OK just so it isn't a big exhibition. Mostly it is a private thing that should be done in private.
I just hate PDA in general.
I am happy for you but I really don't want to see any PDA.
Yes ,why in public to disturb others ,they can at private
It didn't used to bother me at all. Now it makes me sad because I miss being that way with my husband.
I don't feel comfortable.
No not at all. As long as they aren't making out. A quick kiss and hug is cute.
I don't see a problem with that at all.
When they're making out hardcore... that's when
I think it's disrespectful.
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Nope doesn't bother me.
Doesn't bother me one bit.
It doesn't bother me. Just kinda miss it a bit.
doesnt bother me at all...i think it only bothers lonely people or people who are in an unhappy relationship
i think they need to get a room b/c it makes me pretty jelous unless they are an ugly couple then i dont care
NOT A BIT!
i don't mind mild affection but when when i see straight or gay people getting raunchy then gross
nope I do it with my man all the time!
Ap part from making me horny. NO
only thing it does to me is make me miss my own gf. not a problem at all actually
i think its cute. I do it with my man
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What was going on with interracial couples from 1920-1960's ?
Please give me summarized info on important things going on in regards to interracial relationships in the U.S during this time and I'll love ya forever
peaceWhat was going on with interracial couples from 1920-1960's ?
interracial couples would be veru rare in the 1920s-1960's, interracial marriages were illegal in the US untill I think 1965. What was going on with interracial couples from 1920-1960's ?
In the 1920s I think it was underground but very popular(hush,hush).
and 1960s was all about civil right movement so i don't think it was alot of that going on then %26amp; i'm not sure b/c there is no documentary commenting on the history of interracial relationships even though it would be nice. Cause there is no way of telling how deep it really is!
peaceWhat was going on with interracial couples from 1920-1960's ?
interracial couples would be veru rare in the 1920s-1960's, interracial marriages were illegal in the US untill I think 1965. What was going on with interracial couples from 1920-1960's ?
In the 1920s I think it was underground but very popular(hush,hush).
and 1960s was all about civil right movement so i don't think it was alot of that going on then %26amp; i'm not sure b/c there is no documentary commenting on the history of interracial relationships even though it would be nice. Cause there is no way of telling how deep it really is!
What should I buy for the couples I babysit for?
I take care of six kids from two different families, and I have already purchased gifts for the children. I know the couples have bought me things and I would like to buy them something. I was thinking of maybe buying them each like a $20 gift card to somewhere to eat and watching their kids for free while they go out, just the two of them.
What do you think of this idea?
Do you have any better ideas?What should I buy for the couples I babysit for?
Gift cards are insincere.
Are they coffee or tea drinkers? How about you make a nice gift basket of groumet coffee or teas. Loose tea is a great gift.
A picture frame with a picture of the children??
A gift basket with a mix of chocolates, drinks, etc.
A gift basket with a bunch of different things are always nice. Be sure to make it yourself as pre-packaged gifts sets are cheesy.What should I buy for the couples I babysit for?
A gift card to a Chili's or a nice restaurant close by their home.
i think buying them a gift card to AMC or a theater so they can choose a movie to watch . I also think a gift card to use anywhere they want....because you might get them a target gift card and maybe they only shop at ross/office depot.
I think you have the right idea. Maybe you could make up some ';gift certificates'; of your own good for a certain amount of free sitting. Like 2 or 3 for a couple hours each or whatever. Then give them to the parents to be redeemed whenever they might need (with your normal rules for advanced noticed in place of course). I think they will appreciate that and it won't cost you anything except a bit of your time.
I personaly think buying for the kids is enough. But yes a meal vouchure is a good idea. Either that or a recipe book of something - of maybe a book of funny tales to do with children and parenthood.
How about some fresh baked bread or cookies? Babysitting is your job personally I wouldn't give it for free.
I would either bake them something or work with their kids to make them special. Maybe take some nice photos of the kids and make a photo book or collage for them.
What do you think of this idea?
Do you have any better ideas?What should I buy for the couples I babysit for?
Gift cards are insincere.
Are they coffee or tea drinkers? How about you make a nice gift basket of groumet coffee or teas. Loose tea is a great gift.
A picture frame with a picture of the children??
A gift basket with a mix of chocolates, drinks, etc.
A gift basket with a bunch of different things are always nice. Be sure to make it yourself as pre-packaged gifts sets are cheesy.What should I buy for the couples I babysit for?
A gift card to a Chili's or a nice restaurant close by their home.
i think buying them a gift card to AMC or a theater so they can choose a movie to watch . I also think a gift card to use anywhere they want....because you might get them a target gift card and maybe they only shop at ross/office depot.
I think you have the right idea. Maybe you could make up some ';gift certificates'; of your own good for a certain amount of free sitting. Like 2 or 3 for a couple hours each or whatever. Then give them to the parents to be redeemed whenever they might need (with your normal rules for advanced noticed in place of course). I think they will appreciate that and it won't cost you anything except a bit of your time.
I personaly think buying for the kids is enough. But yes a meal vouchure is a good idea. Either that or a recipe book of something - of maybe a book of funny tales to do with children and parenthood.
How about some fresh baked bread or cookies? Babysitting is your job personally I wouldn't give it for free.
I would either bake them something or work with their kids to make them special. Maybe take some nice photos of the kids and make a photo book or collage for them.
What are good halloween costumes for couples?
i want me and my boyfriend to look cute together this halloween. what are good costumes that are for couples?try and be original, i've already looked online and i kept seeing the same ones.thanks for the help!What are good halloween costumes for couples?
tarzan and jane
peter pan and that girl(i forgot her name)
salt and pepper
ketchup and mustard
What are good halloween costumes for couples?
Celeb couples are always a hit.
Pregnant Angelina and Brad (yum) and carry around a bunch of dolls (of all ethnicity, of course)
Ana and Enrique (tennis racket for her, giant mole for him)
Jack Skellington and Sally from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein
Dracula and his wife
A couple from earlier times (you know like when there was poodle skirts and such)
Hippies
Jack and Jill
Ragedy Ann and Andy
A prince and princess (look to Disney for inspiration)
well i remember me and my husband were a doctor and a nurse one year lol anyways ummm
angel and a devil
doctor and nurse
the flintstones
pirates
school girl cheerleader and a football player
gangsters lol
there's so many hope i gave u some kind idea
maybe for a costume, one of you could be an archer and the other one could have an apple on their head, and an arrow stuck in their head.
Hope I helped!!!!
al and peg bundy:
http://www.tvstoreonline.com/al-costume.html
Britney %26amp; Kevin
Popeye and Olive oil
Big Bad Wolf %26amp; Red Riding Hood
Prisoner %26amp; Guard
Shrek %26amp; Fiona
Drew %26amp; Mimi
tarzan and jane
peter pan and that girl(i forgot her name)
salt and pepper
ketchup and mustard
What are good halloween costumes for couples?
Celeb couples are always a hit.
Pregnant Angelina and Brad (yum) and carry around a bunch of dolls (of all ethnicity, of course)
Ana and Enrique (tennis racket for her, giant mole for him)
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Jack Skellington and Sally from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein
Dracula and his wife
A couple from earlier times (you know like when there was poodle skirts and such)
Hippies
Jack and Jill
Ragedy Ann and Andy
A prince and princess (look to Disney for inspiration)
well i remember me and my husband were a doctor and a nurse one year lol anyways ummm
angel and a devil
doctor and nurse
the flintstones
pirates
school girl cheerleader and a football player
gangsters lol
there's so many hope i gave u some kind idea
maybe for a costume, one of you could be an archer and the other one could have an apple on their head, and an arrow stuck in their head.
Hope I helped!!!!
al and peg bundy:
http://www.tvstoreonline.com/al-costume.html
Britney %26amp; Kevin
Popeye and Olive oil
Big Bad Wolf %26amp; Red Riding Hood
Prisoner %26amp; Guard
Shrek %26amp; Fiona
Drew %26amp; Mimi
Why do commercials only use straight couples?
I have yet to see a commercial using a gay couple .
I just want to know why they employ straight couples, and ONLY straight couples .Why do commercials only use straight couples?
They have them, but you only see them on like LOGO or MTV or any other progressive networks. Here are a couple';
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTP1K3Vu3鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j4EgBG9f鈥?/a>Why do commercials only use straight couples?
because contrary to popular belief, American society is still homophobic.
Because there's a lot of close-minded people out there who don't want their children being introduced to the real world, and knowing that gay people actually exist. OH NOES THEM GAYZ ARE GOIN TO HELLZ
In case you hadn't noticed, homosexual or being gay/lesbian is a controversial topic. Everyone doesn't agree with the lifestyle that some choose to live in. So it would behoove television ads to be geared towards what most deem as acceptable. The reason is because if you ran homosexual ads you would have many protesting against it, and you would get a loss of revenue as a result because homosexual promotion just doesn't sell. The television companies would rather do what makes money rather than attempt something that would damage their reputation and sales.
gay couples bring a lot of controversy. I heard of this commercial that stirred up a lot of complaints where the dad was in the kitchen making school lunch for all his kids and he was handing them all there bag when they walked out the door and then another guy came by he gave him his lunch and they kissed each other good bye but the advertising company took it down because so many people had a problem with it. A lot of straight parents don't want there kids seeing gay people on TV because then kids think it's alright and straight parents don't want there kids thinking it alright. If i had a kid i wouldn't want them looking at something gay and thinking they can do it to b/c i'm gone let them know they can't.
Gay doesn't sell.
Hang in there~
In my lifetime gay couples or individuals were not included as credible characters in movies or television. That changed. The world is changing but it all takes time.
Because striaght couples are normal.
thats an intersting Q because some people dont like gays !
(im not gay)
its more socially acceptable..and im sorry but businesses will do waht makes money...to alot of people seeing gay people is a turn off so in leiu of losing money they stick with what they know sells..
I just want to know why they employ straight couples, and ONLY straight couples .Why do commercials only use straight couples?
They have them, but you only see them on like LOGO or MTV or any other progressive networks. Here are a couple';
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTP1K3Vu3鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j4EgBG9f鈥?/a>Why do commercials only use straight couples?
because contrary to popular belief, American society is still homophobic.
Because there's a lot of close-minded people out there who don't want their children being introduced to the real world, and knowing that gay people actually exist. OH NOES THEM GAYZ ARE GOIN TO HELLZ
In case you hadn't noticed, homosexual or being gay/lesbian is a controversial topic. Everyone doesn't agree with the lifestyle that some choose to live in. So it would behoove television ads to be geared towards what most deem as acceptable. The reason is because if you ran homosexual ads you would have many protesting against it, and you would get a loss of revenue as a result because homosexual promotion just doesn't sell. The television companies would rather do what makes money rather than attempt something that would damage their reputation and sales.
gay couples bring a lot of controversy. I heard of this commercial that stirred up a lot of complaints where the dad was in the kitchen making school lunch for all his kids and he was handing them all there bag when they walked out the door and then another guy came by he gave him his lunch and they kissed each other good bye but the advertising company took it down because so many people had a problem with it. A lot of straight parents don't want there kids seeing gay people on TV because then kids think it's alright and straight parents don't want there kids thinking it alright. If i had a kid i wouldn't want them looking at something gay and thinking they can do it to b/c i'm gone let them know they can't.
Gay doesn't sell.
Hang in there~
In my lifetime gay couples or individuals were not included as credible characters in movies or television. That changed. The world is changing but it all takes time.
Because striaght couples are normal.
thats an intersting Q because some people dont like gays !
(im not gay)
its more socially acceptable..and im sorry but businesses will do waht makes money...to alot of people seeing gay people is a turn off so in leiu of losing money they stick with what they know sells..
What are your views on interracial couples?
And which ones do you find the strangest?What are your views on interracial couples?
It's just not natural. They're all strange to me.What are your views on interracial couples?
I don't find any weird.
Especially now, since the whole 'fad' factor is gone. When WW and BM did it because it was a fad. Now, it's less common and more genuine, instead of these white girls walking around with a pretentious chip on their shoulder, like everyone is whispering, acting all upset, saying she cant help the way she feels, but secretly loving the attention.
Now it's mostly real, and there's no problem in it. Actually, I see more white men with black women than the other way around now-a-days, especially around every college campus I've been on.
I prefer a nice native or middle eastern girl, they are extremely attractive and real. I haven't dated a white woman since HS.
No international couple is the ';strangest';. we are all human beings, therefor all equal.
I think interracial dating is a great way to open yourself up to new and different experiences %26amp; people.
Asian guys and white girls, black girls, or latin girls is strangest.
I think asian guy suites with asian girls best.
East/Southeast asian, i mean. eg- - japan, vietnam, korea and stuff Taiwain.
I Love them, They make sexy mixed baby's
http://www.jupeal.com/Actores/Halle_Berr鈥?/a>
http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/images/ma鈥?/a>
All of my relationships in the last 20 years have been with black or Hispanic women and I'm white.
We're all the same with the exception of some little genetic quirks here and there...what's the big deal?
I like it. =] I hardly ever see Native American and Asian (couples) in America...lol in fact... I never have.
They're just marvelous. I don't find any of them ';strange';, but I'd say Black women paired with East Asian, Middle Eastern or South Asian men are the most uncommon, they're really cute though=)
omg I LOVE interracial couples!
I don't find any strange, but my jaw will drop if I find an East Indian dating a Chinese...those are rare and beautiful.
I'm waiting to see that happen.
TO EACH IT'S OWN, but i prefer my BLACK king! I just saw a black man with this indian looking women! THEY LOOKED WEIRD, but I think it was just because they seemed to have lacked chemistry!
None are strange they are just rare. My views on them...well it's really none of my buisness in the first place.
They make good Porn!
None are strange. Love is love no matter the race, gender, etc.
None of it's strange. I've dated Asians quite a few times.
i don't and i wouldn't date outside my race..
It's just not natural. They're all strange to me.What are your views on interracial couples?
I don't find any weird.
Especially now, since the whole 'fad' factor is gone. When WW and BM did it because it was a fad. Now, it's less common and more genuine, instead of these white girls walking around with a pretentious chip on their shoulder, like everyone is whispering, acting all upset, saying she cant help the way she feels, but secretly loving the attention.
Now it's mostly real, and there's no problem in it. Actually, I see more white men with black women than the other way around now-a-days, especially around every college campus I've been on.
I prefer a nice native or middle eastern girl, they are extremely attractive and real. I haven't dated a white woman since HS.
No international couple is the ';strangest';. we are all human beings, therefor all equal.
I think interracial dating is a great way to open yourself up to new and different experiences %26amp; people.
Asian guys and white girls, black girls, or latin girls is strangest.
I think asian guy suites with asian girls best.
East/Southeast asian, i mean. eg- - japan, vietnam, korea and stuff Taiwain.
I Love them, They make sexy mixed baby's
http://www.jupeal.com/Actores/Halle_Berr鈥?/a>
http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/images/ma鈥?/a>
All of my relationships in the last 20 years have been with black or Hispanic women and I'm white.
We're all the same with the exception of some little genetic quirks here and there...what's the big deal?
I like it. =] I hardly ever see Native American and Asian (couples) in America...lol in fact... I never have.
They're just marvelous. I don't find any of them ';strange';, but I'd say Black women paired with East Asian, Middle Eastern or South Asian men are the most uncommon, they're really cute though=)
omg I LOVE interracial couples!
I don't find any strange, but my jaw will drop if I find an East Indian dating a Chinese...those are rare and beautiful.
I'm waiting to see that happen.
TO EACH IT'S OWN, but i prefer my BLACK king! I just saw a black man with this indian looking women! THEY LOOKED WEIRD, but I think it was just because they seemed to have lacked chemistry!
None are strange they are just rare. My views on them...well it's really none of my buisness in the first place.
They make good Porn!
None are strange. Love is love no matter the race, gender, etc.
None of it's strange. I've dated Asians quite a few times.
i don't and i wouldn't date outside my race..
What is a good idea for couples' halloween costumes if you have to make your own?
My boyfriend and I are making our couples' halloween costumes.
Any suggestions?What is a good idea for couples' halloween costumes if you have to make your own?
Well 1 year my sister and her boyfriend went as a gangster and bimbo, also Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife Beth. My parents once turned boxes into a pair of dice, but that one is hard to move in. You can always do 80's prom. Old lady/Old man. Usually a stroll through a really good thrift store will give you lots of choices!!What is a good idea for couples' halloween costumes if you have to make your own?
Ideas for couples' halloween costumes
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Two zombies?
Two skeletons?
Mad nurse/Mad doctor?
mental block at the moment, that's all I can think of.. :-pgood makeup
Any suggestions?What is a good idea for couples' halloween costumes if you have to make your own?
Well 1 year my sister and her boyfriend went as a gangster and bimbo, also Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife Beth. My parents once turned boxes into a pair of dice, but that one is hard to move in. You can always do 80's prom. Old lady/Old man. Usually a stroll through a really good thrift store will give you lots of choices!!What is a good idea for couples' halloween costumes if you have to make your own?
Ideas for couples' halloween costumes
http://keeplookingbusy.com/itmSearch.asp鈥?/a>
Two zombies?
Two skeletons?
Mad nurse/Mad doctor?
mental block at the moment, that's all I can think of.. :-p
Why is it harder for some couples to concieve than others?
It took me and my husband almost 2 years to concieve our first and we have been trying for 4-5 months for number 2 and still no luck. Yet my cousin is trying for her third and they get pregnant on the first tryWhy is it harder for some couples to concieve than others?
I know what you mean. Me and my husband have been trying for 3 years with no success. We are still working on it I am on Metformin and Clomid now for PCOS so Im keeping my fingers crossed. It does suck though when your trying so hard and it doesn't seem like its never going to happen and everybody else around you is just popping them out left and right. I get discouraged at times too but what can you do? Just hang in there something has to give eventually right? You got pregnant once Im sure it will happen Again.
I just long to have a baby. I want to be pregnant so bad but its just not my time yet. I truly believe that good things happen to good people and if your patient you will get your turn. Good luck to you hope that you get your BFP soon!Why is it harder for some couples to concieve than others?
No one knows the answer to that question..It's just the way it is.
I know what you mean. Me and my husband have been trying for 3 years with no success. We are still working on it I am on Metformin and Clomid now for PCOS so Im keeping my fingers crossed. It does suck though when your trying so hard and it doesn't seem like its never going to happen and everybody else around you is just popping them out left and right. I get discouraged at times too but what can you do? Just hang in there something has to give eventually right? You got pregnant once Im sure it will happen Again.
I just long to have a baby. I want to be pregnant so bad but its just not my time yet. I truly believe that good things happen to good people and if your patient you will get your turn. Good luck to you hope that you get your BFP soon!Why is it harder for some couples to concieve than others?
No one knows the answer to that question..It's just the way it is.
Do you believe that most infertile couples are adopting babies for the babies sake?
I am talking about newborn, and baby adoptions. Not foster care situations.Do you believe that most infertile couples are adopting babies for the babies sake?
I believe most parents who want to parent want to do the best they can to be good parents. Not sure it has much to do with the process of actually adopting...considering that once a baby is adopted there is way more to think about other then How it Happens that someone finds themselves parenting...
For the most part, I don't know too many people who choose to be parents who do so with any intention other then for the sake of their child...Do you believe that most infertile couples are adopting babies for the babies sake?
They are adopting for their sake and the baby's sake.
They desire a baby and the baby needs a family.
It is impossible to remove the parents needs and wants when it comes to adopting. If the APs don't want a child they won't adopt. As an AP you should be able to choose the sex, age, disability, etc. if you want to, they shouldn't have to accept whatever child a social worker chooses for them.
Babies are and will always be given up for adoption whether you approve of infant adoptions or not, this will not change.
If a baby is relinquished for its sake it needs a family. Whether the parents are infertile or fertile doesn't matter, it only matters that they are willing to take the baby into their family.
i think some of them convince themselves they are. And i think the majority really are adopting for the childs sake. BUT i would be lying to myself and everyone else if i didnt say that i believe some of them do adopt to fill that hole in them, left empty by their infertility. Which, in a sense, in understandable.
These are people who are hurting, and want to be parents badly. Especially the womem. I think women feel their inability to conceive deeper then men do, mainly because they are the ones who carry the child. In no way am i justifying some of the lengths couples have gone to to adopt children. I am trying to understand.
Not all people who are infertile and wanting to adopt are monsters. They are humans like you and i. there are bad apples in every bunch. But also good.
I believe that most couples who suffer from infertility want to adopt because they want to parent and have a family. There is nothing wrong with that desire - they would not be chastised for it if they could have a child biologically, so they should not be chastised for those feelings simply because they cannot conceive.
Can't speak for most, but can speak for the ones I know: Yes. Only a truly depraved soul (and I admit there must be more than a few out there) would attempt to adopt a child who does not truly need to be separated from his/her birth parents.
Ideally, an adoption places a child who needs a home into a loving environment. Often, the ones most willing to provide that environment are infertile couples.
No. I am not adopting in an effort to save a child from something. That's because I don't believe the child would have suffered had it stayed with his/her mother. He or she may not have lived in as big a house, or gone to a private school, or whatever other superficial things it'll have by living with me and my husband. However, we're not ';rescuing' him/her from anything. To imply otherwise is disrespectful to first mothers.
No. I believe they are adopting because they WANT a child. Adopting to help a child would not requrire investing thousands of dollars in a corrupt industry run on the supply and demand of infants.
Adoption should be about what the child wants and needs, not about what adults want.
No, they're adopting because they want to be parents.
Which isn't necessarily a terrible reason just in itself, since adopting while NOT wanting to be a parent would be a bad situation for the child-- it's just that too many times, that desire blinds them to ethics or the possibility of coercion.
All children deserve to be loved and wanted. But unless it's absolutely necessary for their safety and well-being, they shouldn't be taken from one loving family that wants them and given to a different family, regardless of how great the second family may be.
i depends some do it for both the babies and their desires-but though its hard to tell which ones are doing for the babies or their desires-i say this cause some can desire a baby so bad that you miss how much they really want to provide for a child and take a child from a potentially bad situation
i dont understand what kind of crazy anyone would be to want a baby for any reason then to give a child parents. this accusation that people are so selfish as to put themselves through 18+years and a lifetime relationship just so they can change poopy diapers for a few years seems to get blown way out of proportion.
i think Some People see an adoptee as a baby all the their lives.
just most APs i know see the child grow up. parents always have a different perception then our kids do or those who are not the parents all day for our kids. most of us get past the infant part of it pretty quickly
I think it is both for the baby's sake - they want to be good parents. And their own sake - they want a baby. Somehow if you get pregnant you can be selfish and only want a baby, but if you adopt you're not supposed to admit you want a baby. It doesn't make sense to me.
No, these days they are doing it for themselves. So sad that adoptive parents are put in a box by the adoption industry where they have to look like they are rescuing a baby from their natural families when they just want to be parents. Like everyone. Just for the pleasure of being a parent.
No. If they were fertile, they would not be adopting.
Adoption is rarely an act of charity. As another poster pointed out, too much money is spent on adopting... for it to be an act of charity designed to benefit the baby.
I can have children and I am adopting a 14 year old girl. Why you ask';? because she is in the system and needs a mom. I know if at least 4 other families who have both adopted and bio kids. Believe it or not there are some people out there who have hearts and adopt to help.
Nope. People choose to become parents because it's primal and it's about them. However, choosing to be a good parent is about their child and what's best for their emotional health.
FYI - People do not conceive babies for the babies sake either.
I doubt it, it would seem they are filling their own need to parent a child. The urge to parent drives some to IVF, others to adoption. No doubt they believe they are adopting and ';rescuing'; a child, its more convenient for society to perpetuate this myth
No, I don't. Planned parenthood starts with the desire to be a parent.
Once we become parents we nuture, guide, support, encourage, and love the baby for the baby's sake.
Since there are 90 couples waiting for every healthy baby, I would say no.
I've never heard of a pregnant mother who has to do advertising and marketing to rid herself of her baby.
No sadly - it's all about their desperate need for a baby.
If they were adopting for the child's sake - they would adopt from foster care - as their are thousands waiting for a loving home.
* sad *
It depends on the parents. When they use it as a last resort they are only thinking of themselves. If they were thinking about the child they would have planned to adopt before finding out they were infertile.
They're adopting because they want a child. Same reason many fertile women get pregnant.. including my mom, AKA the best and most selfless mother who ever raised a child.
Of course not. They're adopting because they want a child. BTW, most adoptions in this country are of foreign-born children because American women rarely put up their babies for adoption.
No I don't. If they were, there would be no need for the agressive marketing, advertising and waiting lists.
Of course not. What an obnoxious burden to put on a kid. We adopted you for your sake.Blech.
Not remotely.
No, they are adopting a child for they're dreams to come true.
No.
NOPE!
I believe most parents who want to parent want to do the best they can to be good parents. Not sure it has much to do with the process of actually adopting...considering that once a baby is adopted there is way more to think about other then How it Happens that someone finds themselves parenting...
For the most part, I don't know too many people who choose to be parents who do so with any intention other then for the sake of their child...Do you believe that most infertile couples are adopting babies for the babies sake?
They are adopting for their sake and the baby's sake.
They desire a baby and the baby needs a family.
It is impossible to remove the parents needs and wants when it comes to adopting. If the APs don't want a child they won't adopt. As an AP you should be able to choose the sex, age, disability, etc. if you want to, they shouldn't have to accept whatever child a social worker chooses for them.
Babies are and will always be given up for adoption whether you approve of infant adoptions or not, this will not change.
If a baby is relinquished for its sake it needs a family. Whether the parents are infertile or fertile doesn't matter, it only matters that they are willing to take the baby into their family.
i think some of them convince themselves they are. And i think the majority really are adopting for the childs sake. BUT i would be lying to myself and everyone else if i didnt say that i believe some of them do adopt to fill that hole in them, left empty by their infertility. Which, in a sense, in understandable.
These are people who are hurting, and want to be parents badly. Especially the womem. I think women feel their inability to conceive deeper then men do, mainly because they are the ones who carry the child. In no way am i justifying some of the lengths couples have gone to to adopt children. I am trying to understand.
Not all people who are infertile and wanting to adopt are monsters. They are humans like you and i. there are bad apples in every bunch. But also good.
I believe that most couples who suffer from infertility want to adopt because they want to parent and have a family. There is nothing wrong with that desire - they would not be chastised for it if they could have a child biologically, so they should not be chastised for those feelings simply because they cannot conceive.
Can't speak for most, but can speak for the ones I know: Yes. Only a truly depraved soul (and I admit there must be more than a few out there) would attempt to adopt a child who does not truly need to be separated from his/her birth parents.
Ideally, an adoption places a child who needs a home into a loving environment. Often, the ones most willing to provide that environment are infertile couples.
No. I am not adopting in an effort to save a child from something. That's because I don't believe the child would have suffered had it stayed with his/her mother. He or she may not have lived in as big a house, or gone to a private school, or whatever other superficial things it'll have by living with me and my husband. However, we're not ';rescuing' him/her from anything. To imply otherwise is disrespectful to first mothers.
No. I believe they are adopting because they WANT a child. Adopting to help a child would not requrire investing thousands of dollars in a corrupt industry run on the supply and demand of infants.
Adoption should be about what the child wants and needs, not about what adults want.
No, they're adopting because they want to be parents.
Which isn't necessarily a terrible reason just in itself, since adopting while NOT wanting to be a parent would be a bad situation for the child-- it's just that too many times, that desire blinds them to ethics or the possibility of coercion.
All children deserve to be loved and wanted. But unless it's absolutely necessary for their safety and well-being, they shouldn't be taken from one loving family that wants them and given to a different family, regardless of how great the second family may be.
i depends some do it for both the babies and their desires-but though its hard to tell which ones are doing for the babies or their desires-i say this cause some can desire a baby so bad that you miss how much they really want to provide for a child and take a child from a potentially bad situation
i dont understand what kind of crazy anyone would be to want a baby for any reason then to give a child parents. this accusation that people are so selfish as to put themselves through 18+years and a lifetime relationship just so they can change poopy diapers for a few years seems to get blown way out of proportion.
i think Some People see an adoptee as a baby all the their lives.
just most APs i know see the child grow up. parents always have a different perception then our kids do or those who are not the parents all day for our kids. most of us get past the infant part of it pretty quickly
I think it is both for the baby's sake - they want to be good parents. And their own sake - they want a baby. Somehow if you get pregnant you can be selfish and only want a baby, but if you adopt you're not supposed to admit you want a baby. It doesn't make sense to me.
No, these days they are doing it for themselves. So sad that adoptive parents are put in a box by the adoption industry where they have to look like they are rescuing a baby from their natural families when they just want to be parents. Like everyone. Just for the pleasure of being a parent.
No. If they were fertile, they would not be adopting.
Adoption is rarely an act of charity. As another poster pointed out, too much money is spent on adopting... for it to be an act of charity designed to benefit the baby.
I can have children and I am adopting a 14 year old girl. Why you ask';? because she is in the system and needs a mom. I know if at least 4 other families who have both adopted and bio kids. Believe it or not there are some people out there who have hearts and adopt to help.
Nope. People choose to become parents because it's primal and it's about them. However, choosing to be a good parent is about their child and what's best for their emotional health.
FYI - People do not conceive babies for the babies sake either.
I doubt it, it would seem they are filling their own need to parent a child. The urge to parent drives some to IVF, others to adoption. No doubt they believe they are adopting and ';rescuing'; a child, its more convenient for society to perpetuate this myth
No, I don't. Planned parenthood starts with the desire to be a parent.
Once we become parents we nuture, guide, support, encourage, and love the baby for the baby's sake.
Since there are 90 couples waiting for every healthy baby, I would say no.
I've never heard of a pregnant mother who has to do advertising and marketing to rid herself of her baby.
No sadly - it's all about their desperate need for a baby.
If they were adopting for the child's sake - they would adopt from foster care - as their are thousands waiting for a loving home.
* sad *
It depends on the parents. When they use it as a last resort they are only thinking of themselves. If they were thinking about the child they would have planned to adopt before finding out they were infertile.
They're adopting because they want a child. Same reason many fertile women get pregnant.. including my mom, AKA the best and most selfless mother who ever raised a child.
Of course not. They're adopting because they want a child. BTW, most adoptions in this country are of foreign-born children because American women rarely put up their babies for adoption.
No I don't. If they were, there would be no need for the agressive marketing, advertising and waiting lists.
Of course not. What an obnoxious burden to put on a kid. We adopted you for your sake.Blech.
Not remotely.
No, they are adopting a child for they're dreams to come true.
No.
NOPE!
What are some married or serious couples with a famous female actress and a male lead singer?
All I can think of off the top of my head is Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin...What are some married or serious couples with a famous female actress and a male lead singer?
gwen stefani and gavin rossdale
alanis morrisett and ryan reynolds
nicole kidman and keith urbanWhat are some married or serious couples with a famous female actress and a male lead singer?
gwyneth paltrow and chris martin
nicole kidman and keith urban
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
gwen stefani and gavin rossdale
alanis morrisett and ryan reynolds
nicole kidman and keith urbanWhat are some married or serious couples with a famous female actress and a male lead singer?
gwyneth paltrow and chris martin
nicole kidman and keith urban
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Is this true about more western couples wanting to have sons over daughters?
Is it true that most every couple in the USA hopes to have boys instead of girls.. The Reason: Boys are cheaper to raise and are way less work.. Girls born nowadays are headcases and most require shrinks and start meds at a young age, and on into adulthood?Is this true about more western couples wanting to have sons over daughters?
Boys are cheaper?? HAHAHAHAHA
Most people want to carry on the namesake. As for girls being headcases, why don't you ask the parents what happened? I'm sure they'd have a great explanation for ya.Is this true about more western couples wanting to have sons over daughters?
you sexist mother ******.. your just jealous cause girls are easier to raise and there better looking then boys.
The last statement made about girls is absolutely untrue. Boys are actually more likely to be diagnosed at a young age with ADD or ADHD. However, more women are diagnosed with something or tend to see a professional. This has nothing to do with them being headcases. It's because adult males are less likely to admit there may be a problem and seek professional help. So.....your question was a good one, but it was backed by ridiculous falsity.
My fiance and I actually are hoping to have more girls than boys. He was the only boy of four kids, so he's used to girls behavior throughout their entire childhood...and thanks to his parents fabulous job at raising kids...he's confident and actually believes that GIRLS are easier to raise.
If you want to talk specific costs, emotional, and health issues, I think it can actually be proven that girls and boys are fairly equal. Girls may seem more emotional, but that's mainly because the Western way is for boys to hide their emotions or simply handle them in different ways.
Girls may cost more when you think about necessities for cases like menstrual cycles; but most boys nowadays cost just as much as girls when you think about the ';necessity'; for fashion. Actually, when you think about it, I'd say that teen boy's ';necessity'; for ';cool/awesome/fast cars'; would actually make them more costly!
As for health, throughout their entire lives, I would assume that boys would cost just as much as girls...only most boys/men don't bother with things like doctors and medication unless their mothers or wives insist on it (atleast that's what I've seen in my life :o). And remember, men tend to live shorter lives than women, and I'm sure part of that is not taking care of themselves as well as women.
If there's any reason that I can think of for a couple to prefer having a boy over a girl, my guess would be that it's more for preserving a family name. My Dad was the only boy of 4 kids, and I'm his only child; he's the end of the line for our last name unless I 'break the rules' and force my fiance to let me give one of our boys my maiden last name!
I'm not a parent yet, I've only baby-sat my whole life...but I think boys have just as many difficulties as girls do...just different ones.
While a lot of people do want boys its not true that we all do. I myself wanted a girl very badly, and I got one. All girls arent headaches, or require shrinks and meds.. i dont know where you are getting that info from. Im not sure about the boys being cheaper to raise because i dont have one but im guessing that they are right up there with the girls as well. Although when they are teens i have to give it to you that i girl probably would be more expensive with all the clothes and make up and stuff.
Boys are cheaper to raise? Ever paid car insurance for a sixteen-year-old boy?
It costs just as much to clothe, feed, and educate a boy as it does a girl. Maybe more so, because boys tend to be larger and require more food.
As for being less work...how's that? Doesn't matter if it's a boy or girl, they both have to be taught morals and how to behave in society.
You're trying to get a reaction with that last statement, which makes me think you just want to stir stuff up.
But I'll finish my answer anyway. As for couples in the US wanting to have sons over daughters...I think it depends on the region. Here in the rural South, where people are more conservative and traditional, yeah, they do. Carrying on the family name is important and even though this isn't an agrarian culture anymore, there's still that idea in the back of people's minds that you need boys to work the farm.
Personally, we never wanted a boy over a girl. You're lucky if you get a healthy child at all. Why quibble over its sex?
I disagree about boys being less work than girls. Boys are more likely to engage in reckless and dangerous activities, which costs more in medical bills. I have two daughters and neither would ever dream of imitating shows like ';Jackass'; where someone jumps off of a roof or performs flips on a bicycle.
Yeah right, boys are cheaper. That is funny. My son right now wants all the expensive games for his X-Box. My daughter is happy with the playstation that was her brother's and the games that came with it. I wanted a boy and a girl, and I have both. My husband is happy with both as well. Growing up, my brother was the one into all the expensive clothes and shoes. I didn't care about all of that.
you should meet my mom she had 4 sons and no girls only boys are born in are family for some weird reason but my oldest brother first child was a girl the first girl born into the family in 40 years but me and my two other brothers have boys but i don't think gender has anything to do with raising a kid all kids can be expansive and hard to raise but it is worth it.
It doesnt look like it from this study:
http://www.in-gender.com/XYU/Gender-Pref鈥?/a>
It seems to me that most people I know want girls. Dads sometimes want boys, but most people here seem to want girls. Not sure why.
All children can be difficult. It all depends on how they're raised and how well they are taught to deal with outside influence.
I wanted girls, but I really care less whether they were boys or girls, as long as they were healthy.
I live in the United States and there is no preference to having a boy or a girl. People dont care if they have a boy or a girl as long as their children are healthy.
Most women don't give a damn but men generally want a namesake carried on for tradition, which is stupid really as all children carry the same genetics anyway.
no that is not true at all. I have two boys that I love but I would like to have a girl too. Girls are great.
I wouldn't trade my daughter for anything. All kids are hard work and expensive.Although I am fortunate as a single father I might avoid some issues that might arrise if her mother was around.
No, my mother wanted a girl and made that very clear to me whilst I was growing up. Then again I'm in the UK..
No, you are mistaking India and China for the Good Ole U S of A.
My mother wanted a girl. I don't think she was happy I was a boy until I became useful to her as an adult.
Boys are cheaper?? HAHAHAHAHA
Most people want to carry on the namesake. As for girls being headcases, why don't you ask the parents what happened? I'm sure they'd have a great explanation for ya.Is this true about more western couples wanting to have sons over daughters?
you sexist mother ******.. your just jealous cause girls are easier to raise and there better looking then boys.
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The last statement made about girls is absolutely untrue. Boys are actually more likely to be diagnosed at a young age with ADD or ADHD. However, more women are diagnosed with something or tend to see a professional. This has nothing to do with them being headcases. It's because adult males are less likely to admit there may be a problem and seek professional help. So.....your question was a good one, but it was backed by ridiculous falsity.
My fiance and I actually are hoping to have more girls than boys. He was the only boy of four kids, so he's used to girls behavior throughout their entire childhood...and thanks to his parents fabulous job at raising kids...he's confident and actually believes that GIRLS are easier to raise.
If you want to talk specific costs, emotional, and health issues, I think it can actually be proven that girls and boys are fairly equal. Girls may seem more emotional, but that's mainly because the Western way is for boys to hide their emotions or simply handle them in different ways.
Girls may cost more when you think about necessities for cases like menstrual cycles; but most boys nowadays cost just as much as girls when you think about the ';necessity'; for fashion. Actually, when you think about it, I'd say that teen boy's ';necessity'; for ';cool/awesome/fast cars'; would actually make them more costly!
As for health, throughout their entire lives, I would assume that boys would cost just as much as girls...only most boys/men don't bother with things like doctors and medication unless their mothers or wives insist on it (atleast that's what I've seen in my life :o). And remember, men tend to live shorter lives than women, and I'm sure part of that is not taking care of themselves as well as women.
If there's any reason that I can think of for a couple to prefer having a boy over a girl, my guess would be that it's more for preserving a family name. My Dad was the only boy of 4 kids, and I'm his only child; he's the end of the line for our last name unless I 'break the rules' and force my fiance to let me give one of our boys my maiden last name!
I'm not a parent yet, I've only baby-sat my whole life...but I think boys have just as many difficulties as girls do...just different ones.
While a lot of people do want boys its not true that we all do. I myself wanted a girl very badly, and I got one. All girls arent headaches, or require shrinks and meds.. i dont know where you are getting that info from. Im not sure about the boys being cheaper to raise because i dont have one but im guessing that they are right up there with the girls as well. Although when they are teens i have to give it to you that i girl probably would be more expensive with all the clothes and make up and stuff.
Boys are cheaper to raise? Ever paid car insurance for a sixteen-year-old boy?
It costs just as much to clothe, feed, and educate a boy as it does a girl. Maybe more so, because boys tend to be larger and require more food.
As for being less work...how's that? Doesn't matter if it's a boy or girl, they both have to be taught morals and how to behave in society.
You're trying to get a reaction with that last statement, which makes me think you just want to stir stuff up.
But I'll finish my answer anyway. As for couples in the US wanting to have sons over daughters...I think it depends on the region. Here in the rural South, where people are more conservative and traditional, yeah, they do. Carrying on the family name is important and even though this isn't an agrarian culture anymore, there's still that idea in the back of people's minds that you need boys to work the farm.
Personally, we never wanted a boy over a girl. You're lucky if you get a healthy child at all. Why quibble over its sex?
I disagree about boys being less work than girls. Boys are more likely to engage in reckless and dangerous activities, which costs more in medical bills. I have two daughters and neither would ever dream of imitating shows like ';Jackass'; where someone jumps off of a roof or performs flips on a bicycle.
Yeah right, boys are cheaper. That is funny. My son right now wants all the expensive games for his X-Box. My daughter is happy with the playstation that was her brother's and the games that came with it. I wanted a boy and a girl, and I have both. My husband is happy with both as well. Growing up, my brother was the one into all the expensive clothes and shoes. I didn't care about all of that.
you should meet my mom she had 4 sons and no girls only boys are born in are family for some weird reason but my oldest brother first child was a girl the first girl born into the family in 40 years but me and my two other brothers have boys but i don't think gender has anything to do with raising a kid all kids can be expansive and hard to raise but it is worth it.
It doesnt look like it from this study:
http://www.in-gender.com/XYU/Gender-Pref鈥?/a>
It seems to me that most people I know want girls. Dads sometimes want boys, but most people here seem to want girls. Not sure why.
All children can be difficult. It all depends on how they're raised and how well they are taught to deal with outside influence.
I wanted girls, but I really care less whether they were boys or girls, as long as they were healthy.
I live in the United States and there is no preference to having a boy or a girl. People dont care if they have a boy or a girl as long as their children are healthy.
Most women don't give a damn but men generally want a namesake carried on for tradition, which is stupid really as all children carry the same genetics anyway.
no that is not true at all. I have two boys that I love but I would like to have a girl too. Girls are great.
I wouldn't trade my daughter for anything. All kids are hard work and expensive.Although I am fortunate as a single father I might avoid some issues that might arrise if her mother was around.
No, my mother wanted a girl and made that very clear to me whilst I was growing up. Then again I'm in the UK..
No, you are mistaking India and China for the Good Ole U S of A.
My mother wanted a girl. I don't think she was happy I was a boy until I became useful to her as an adult.
What do you think of interracial couples?
My crush is black, and I am Mexican and White, and my parents are against my future relationship... So, my question is what do you think of interracial relationships? And why do people make such a big deal about them?What do you think of interracial couples?
Interracial relationships are just fine.
Some folks just freak out a bit over new or different things. Your parents will come around when they see you are in a happy, healthy relationship. That's more important to a parent than anything.What do you think of interracial couples?
I think that interracial relationships should be like any other relationships. I dated a guy who was european, and i am Asian. There are many people who tend to date within their group or ethnicity, but there is nothing wrong with dating someone outside of your own culture. Not having an open mind to it, is one of the reasons including different ways of doing things. But if color is the main thing, it may just be racism. Your parents against you guys going out may be fear of you getting hurt, but there could be other reasons behind it.
I don't think there is nothing wrong them, First of all I,m caucasion, Married and My Wife is Jamaican and I love her very much and she loves me very much
well ur mexican and he's black.. nothing new here. ur okay do what you want to.. ur parents aren't going to sleep in ur bed with him.good makeup
Interracial relationships are just fine.
Some folks just freak out a bit over new or different things. Your parents will come around when they see you are in a happy, healthy relationship. That's more important to a parent than anything.What do you think of interracial couples?
I think that interracial relationships should be like any other relationships. I dated a guy who was european, and i am Asian. There are many people who tend to date within their group or ethnicity, but there is nothing wrong with dating someone outside of your own culture. Not having an open mind to it, is one of the reasons including different ways of doing things. But if color is the main thing, it may just be racism. Your parents against you guys going out may be fear of you getting hurt, but there could be other reasons behind it.
I don't think there is nothing wrong them, First of all I,m caucasion, Married and My Wife is Jamaican and I love her very much and she loves me very much
well ur mexican and he's black.. nothing new here. ur okay do what you want to.. ur parents aren't going to sleep in ur bed with him.
How do i find a couples shelter?
Im looking for one that is downtown manhattan somewhere. I searched it on yahoo but its not specific enough. If any one knows a number i can call or they a shelter can you please be so kind as to let me know?How do i find a couples shelter?
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Does anyone else hate when couples are overly affectionate with one another around you?
What do you do in that kind of situation? I always feel so awkward...
I swear to God it seems like they get off on doing it only when other people are around too because I'll go in the other room and I won't hear anything.Does anyone else hate when couples are overly affectionate with one another around you?
No, I grew up around parents who weren't shy about showing each other affection around their children. They would kiss and hug and we would tell them to go up stairs or we would leave the room, but on some level it made us feel secure about their marraige and the fact that our family would stay strong becuase our parents still loved each other. My parents weren't the only one to do this in our family so we were used to it.Does anyone else hate when couples are overly affectionate with one another around you?
The question posted here is ';overly affectionate';
In our country, public display of over-affectionate couples towards one another is very limited. This is because our society as a whole, frown to kissing couples, hugging sexually, etc. This is disdainful to the eyes of the public. It is considered vulgar and scandalous. Exception is for married couples. It is accepted. Even then, married couples here don't over-do it.
However, due to the changing times, some teenagers are not shy anymore in showing their over-affection publicly. They can get away with it sometimes, but most of our women, and older ones, go directly to the couples and remind them that what they're doing isn't nice, especially if it is done in a park or inside or outside the church where there are children.
Some people just look at them, but with scorn in their eyes, silently saying that there are places where they can do it, so why be public about it?
As for me, what I do in that kind of situation is, stare at them, never take my eyes from them, until they feel self-conscious and either stop or leave the place.
They should feel awkward, not me.
Or you could not hear it because you're in another room....
As long as they're not goign past 2nd base, and I'm not trying to carry on a conversation or interact with them while they're goign at it, I don't really mind.
Plus I'm affectionate with my wife, so I can't really complain about others.
Nope, sounds like you are jealous.
The only reason you feel awkward is because you are looking at them, giving them attention, knowing that you want it.
Not really..I am usually happy for them unless I just broke up with someone or something.
Maybe!! they do it because they know it bothers you...
yea it sucks seeing a couple happy when your not.
oh well.
I swear to God it seems like they get off on doing it only when other people are around too because I'll go in the other room and I won't hear anything.Does anyone else hate when couples are overly affectionate with one another around you?
No, I grew up around parents who weren't shy about showing each other affection around their children. They would kiss and hug and we would tell them to go up stairs or we would leave the room, but on some level it made us feel secure about their marraige and the fact that our family would stay strong becuase our parents still loved each other. My parents weren't the only one to do this in our family so we were used to it.Does anyone else hate when couples are overly affectionate with one another around you?
The question posted here is ';overly affectionate';
In our country, public display of over-affectionate couples towards one another is very limited. This is because our society as a whole, frown to kissing couples, hugging sexually, etc. This is disdainful to the eyes of the public. It is considered vulgar and scandalous. Exception is for married couples. It is accepted. Even then, married couples here don't over-do it.
However, due to the changing times, some teenagers are not shy anymore in showing their over-affection publicly. They can get away with it sometimes, but most of our women, and older ones, go directly to the couples and remind them that what they're doing isn't nice, especially if it is done in a park or inside or outside the church where there are children.
Some people just look at them, but with scorn in their eyes, silently saying that there are places where they can do it, so why be public about it?
As for me, what I do in that kind of situation is, stare at them, never take my eyes from them, until they feel self-conscious and either stop or leave the place.
They should feel awkward, not me.
Or you could not hear it because you're in another room....
As long as they're not goign past 2nd base, and I'm not trying to carry on a conversation or interact with them while they're goign at it, I don't really mind.
Plus I'm affectionate with my wife, so I can't really complain about others.
Nope, sounds like you are jealous.
The only reason you feel awkward is because you are looking at them, giving them attention, knowing that you want it.
Not really..I am usually happy for them unless I just broke up with someone or something.
Maybe!! they do it because they know it bothers you...
yea it sucks seeing a couple happy when your not.
oh well.
What are the sexercises normally recommended for marital health and vibrant sensuality between couples?
I read in some UK newspapers that there are certain type of aerobic exercises which will help enhance our performance in marital relations and hence are named as SEXERCISES. Some of these as I remember are simple Push ups, Spot running, Scissors-crossing the legs while lying flat on the back, etc. Would anyone mind helping me with some more of these to improve the fitness %26amp; sensuality on bed ??What are the sexercises normally recommended for marital health and vibrant sensuality between couples?
do the horizontal shuffle everyday and do those scissors with your wifeWhat are the sexercises normally recommended for marital health and vibrant sensuality between couples?
I cant speak for the female, but as for the male theres a couple simple excercise you can do to enhance your ';tool'; your tool has what they call PC muscles, if you can move your tool well your using your pc muscles, and its as simple as that, sounds stupid but its true, just move it around and it will get excercise and become better overall.
...anal
do the horizontal shuffle everyday and do those scissors with your wifeWhat are the sexercises normally recommended for marital health and vibrant sensuality between couples?
I cant speak for the female, but as for the male theres a couple simple excercise you can do to enhance your ';tool'; your tool has what they call PC muscles, if you can move your tool well your using your pc muscles, and its as simple as that, sounds stupid but its true, just move it around and it will get excercise and become better overall.
...anal
Is it possible for married couples to file separately after filing jointly for four years?
Yes. Each year stands alone. You make that decision each year.Is it possible for married couples to file separately after filing jointly for four years?
The government recognizes that a persons life can change during the tax year therefore you have the option of selecting the correct filing status for the current tax year.Is it possible for married couples to file separately after filing jointly for four years?
can always file married filing seperately
It's always possible but almost never benificial for either party. By filing separately you are not eligible for most of the tax credits that would otherwise be availible to you. By filing separately you are going to be paying more in taxes than you would if you were filing jointly. You can file jointly and have the refund separated into 3 different accounts. So if you are not getting along with your spouse - you can still file jointly and get half the refund. You would not have to wait for your spouse to cash the check and then give you some of the money.
The government recognizes that a persons life can change during the tax year therefore you have the option of selecting the correct filing status for the current tax year.Is it possible for married couples to file separately after filing jointly for four years?
can always file married filing seperately
It's always possible but almost never benificial for either party. By filing separately you are not eligible for most of the tax credits that would otherwise be availible to you. By filing separately you are going to be paying more in taxes than you would if you were filing jointly. You can file jointly and have the refund separated into 3 different accounts. So if you are not getting along with your spouse - you can still file jointly and get half the refund. You would not have to wait for your spouse to cash the check and then give you some of the money.
How do you feel about couples who try for a baby of a certain sex?
I mean the couples who will have 8 girls (slight exaggeration), and just keep trying and trying until they get a boy - then they're happy?
Do you have an opinion either way on this practice or know any parents like this?How do you feel about couples who try for a baby of a certain sex?
I think it's Mother Nature's job, not theirs and they should let it be.How do you feel about couples who try for a baby of a certain sex?
I have told my fiance that I want to try for a girl [we already have a boy] and if our next pregnancy is a girl, I will be happy with that for another 5 years. If it is another boy, I would love him unconditionally, and give him my world, [we want 4 children in total] though out of 4 children I would love to have one princess.
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I think having another kid hoping for a boy is fine, as long as they can support them all without outside help. I mean I'm sure if they have another girl they will love them just the same. There are some doctors that believe if you chart your cycles you can pick when you conceive a boy or a girl, this is what i thought this post was about, i don't like the idea of those calender things.
Me and my husband are expecting a girl in March, and although we've both said we only want two kids, if we were to have another girl we sometimes jokingly say we'd try for one more. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about it. To each their own, I suppose.
My brother and his girlfriend talk about how all they want is boys, and they're going to do ';all the right things'; to conceive a boy (i tell them how stupid they are all the time-- it just doesn't work like that) so i'm sure if they had 14 girls they would keep going until they could have 15 boys lol
I believe that the child should be whatever sex it is (meaning that parents should not try for a boy or girl) but if they are happier doing this then fine I guess
I just hope that the parents don't hate the child if the sex is not the one that they wanted (ex wanted boy got girl)
I dont think there is anything wrong with that as long as you can take care of your kids. Personally we have a daughter and we have decided to keep going until we have a boy or get 4 girls .. then we are done. It does not mean we love our daughter any less..
i think that if they can afford them and not live off the government then by all means keep making babies, but i would also be happy with just one child boy or girl since some cant even have kids.
I want 6 kids when I told my boyfriend that hes eyes popped out of his head, but whatever happens I guess I do prefer a boy first then the rest I don't mind!
I think it's a little silly, but to each his own. I'd be grateful to have ANY kids, even though I'd love to have some of each sex.
you should'nt pick it. thats what leads to problems like having to many men in the world or too many females
Do you have an opinion either way on this practice or know any parents like this?How do you feel about couples who try for a baby of a certain sex?
I think it's Mother Nature's job, not theirs and they should let it be.How do you feel about couples who try for a baby of a certain sex?
I have told my fiance that I want to try for a girl [we already have a boy] and if our next pregnancy is a girl, I will be happy with that for another 5 years. If it is another boy, I would love him unconditionally, and give him my world, [we want 4 children in total] though out of 4 children I would love to have one princess.
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I think having another kid hoping for a boy is fine, as long as they can support them all without outside help. I mean I'm sure if they have another girl they will love them just the same. There are some doctors that believe if you chart your cycles you can pick when you conceive a boy or a girl, this is what i thought this post was about, i don't like the idea of those calender things.
Me and my husband are expecting a girl in March, and although we've both said we only want two kids, if we were to have another girl we sometimes jokingly say we'd try for one more. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about it. To each their own, I suppose.
My brother and his girlfriend talk about how all they want is boys, and they're going to do ';all the right things'; to conceive a boy (i tell them how stupid they are all the time-- it just doesn't work like that) so i'm sure if they had 14 girls they would keep going until they could have 15 boys lol
I believe that the child should be whatever sex it is (meaning that parents should not try for a boy or girl) but if they are happier doing this then fine I guess
I just hope that the parents don't hate the child if the sex is not the one that they wanted (ex wanted boy got girl)
I dont think there is anything wrong with that as long as you can take care of your kids. Personally we have a daughter and we have decided to keep going until we have a boy or get 4 girls .. then we are done. It does not mean we love our daughter any less..
i think that if they can afford them and not live off the government then by all means keep making babies, but i would also be happy with just one child boy or girl since some cant even have kids.
I want 6 kids when I told my boyfriend that hes eyes popped out of his head, but whatever happens I guess I do prefer a boy first then the rest I don't mind!
I think it's a little silly, but to each his own. I'd be grateful to have ANY kids, even though I'd love to have some of each sex.
you should'nt pick it. thats what leads to problems like having to many men in the world or too many females
What works best for married couples when dealing with money?
Should we keep our joint accounts or have seperate accounts. If we have seperate accounts, who should pay for what? My husband makes twice more money than I do. We have a mortgage and car payments and typical bills. We have one child and a baby on the way. I am not a big spender but my husband claims we never keep to a budget. Any suggestions would be great!What works best for married couples when dealing with money?
It's best to sit down together and agree on how much you're going to spend from you salary for the house, and how much he's going to spend. So there should be an amount of money from both of you for your daily lives, etc. which you should both contribute to. Of course, he should pay more since he makes more. For example, each of you pays 70% of his/her salary for the house and has the total freedom to use the other 30% in whatever way he/she likes...
And any extra money from the percentage you put for the house should be save for the house in case something comes up.
And by house, I mean your daily needs, bills, children, etc.
This way, you will be making shared decisions for the house and have your own freedom in spending your own money as well.What works best for married couples when dealing with money?
I think Purple's answer is the best so far. I couldn't have said it better myself.
My husband %26amp; I have the attitude that all the money is ';our'; money - not who pays what bills. We're married, not roommates or business partners. So all the money goes into our joint account, and bills get paid out that same account.
We sit down periodically and develop a budget/spending plan, and we use a variation of the envelope system to help us stick to our budget. Instead of putting cash into actual envelopes because we use our debit cards for most expenses, we have a software system for money management that lets us put a certain amount into each envelope (electric bill, rent, groceries, etc.). That really helps us stick to our budget. One person (me) carries out the budget, ie actually paying bills and record keeping. In the budget we include a certain amount per month for each of us to spend, kinda like an allowance, so we can go to lunch or do whatever we want to do with it. The most important part is to plan ahead; those ';miscellaneous'; expenses are what kill a budget!
Separate accounts, he pays the mortgage.
3 accounts. One in your name, one in his, one joint.
If he makes 2xs the money, he should pay 2/3 of the total bills and you should pay 1/3.
The joint account would be your budgeting account and your indv accounts your discretionary accounts. This ties your money together, but still allows independence.
Seperate accounts and a joint for the bills...agree to put a percent of your pay into the joint and pay bills with that account
I agree with SB's response. You guys are married and should not think about his and my account. You should have one joint account and both try to stick to a budge. You and your husband are one.
Well, you're married. I never understand those couple who don't put their finances together. They must not be really serious. We keep everything in the same accounts. We have a business account and a personal account. We also each have our own personal account to which we can each get into. Bills get paid out of the combined personal account. The other two personal accounts are for us to use on misc. things we need. Your husband's right. A budget really helps.
get separate accounts
My husband and I keep seperate accounts and a joint account. He makes less then I do, but he stays home with the kids. So, his money stays in his account, and I control the joint account. He pays a few particular bills every month (like all of our utilities) and I pay the mortgage. This way, we both end up with about the same amount of money every month. One account being a joint account comes in handy because if he comes up short for the month, or I need more money for the bills, we can transfer the money between accounts easily. And believe me, we do NOT budget...I hate that word. It is a wise option because having seperate accounts means you won't accidentally bounce checks. You can both keep track of what you spend, and you can both be up to date on your finances...very important should one of you pass away or should you decide to go your seperate ways.
I know my aunt and uncle (who have been married for 25 years) keep completely seperate money accounts and absolutely no joint accounts. They each pay certain bills every month. (My aunt pays the DSL bill, and my uncle pays the phone bill.) They had to do this because my uncle had a spending problem which messed up his credit. By keeping their accounts completely seperate, my aunt has kept excellent credit. Every year, he goes on one vacation to Vegas, and she goes on several vacations across the country. She is able to save what she makes while he gets to spend on what he wants without having to ';ask permission.';
Just keep this in mind...if you husband is pushing for seperate accounts, that means you get to spend your money on whatever you want, and he does not get to protest...which also goes for him. It may sound awful, but when you want something like a new car, and you realize you have enough money left over in your account every month to get it, it ends up being worthwhile.
Hope this helps.good makeup
It's best to sit down together and agree on how much you're going to spend from you salary for the house, and how much he's going to spend. So there should be an amount of money from both of you for your daily lives, etc. which you should both contribute to. Of course, he should pay more since he makes more. For example, each of you pays 70% of his/her salary for the house and has the total freedom to use the other 30% in whatever way he/she likes...
And any extra money from the percentage you put for the house should be save for the house in case something comes up.
And by house, I mean your daily needs, bills, children, etc.
This way, you will be making shared decisions for the house and have your own freedom in spending your own money as well.What works best for married couples when dealing with money?
I think Purple's answer is the best so far. I couldn't have said it better myself.
My husband %26amp; I have the attitude that all the money is ';our'; money - not who pays what bills. We're married, not roommates or business partners. So all the money goes into our joint account, and bills get paid out that same account.
We sit down periodically and develop a budget/spending plan, and we use a variation of the envelope system to help us stick to our budget. Instead of putting cash into actual envelopes because we use our debit cards for most expenses, we have a software system for money management that lets us put a certain amount into each envelope (electric bill, rent, groceries, etc.). That really helps us stick to our budget. One person (me) carries out the budget, ie actually paying bills and record keeping. In the budget we include a certain amount per month for each of us to spend, kinda like an allowance, so we can go to lunch or do whatever we want to do with it. The most important part is to plan ahead; those ';miscellaneous'; expenses are what kill a budget!
Separate accounts, he pays the mortgage.
3 accounts. One in your name, one in his, one joint.
If he makes 2xs the money, he should pay 2/3 of the total bills and you should pay 1/3.
The joint account would be your budgeting account and your indv accounts your discretionary accounts. This ties your money together, but still allows independence.
Seperate accounts and a joint for the bills...agree to put a percent of your pay into the joint and pay bills with that account
I agree with SB's response. You guys are married and should not think about his and my account. You should have one joint account and both try to stick to a budge. You and your husband are one.
Well, you're married. I never understand those couple who don't put their finances together. They must not be really serious. We keep everything in the same accounts. We have a business account and a personal account. We also each have our own personal account to which we can each get into. Bills get paid out of the combined personal account. The other two personal accounts are for us to use on misc. things we need. Your husband's right. A budget really helps.
get separate accounts
My husband and I keep seperate accounts and a joint account. He makes less then I do, but he stays home with the kids. So, his money stays in his account, and I control the joint account. He pays a few particular bills every month (like all of our utilities) and I pay the mortgage. This way, we both end up with about the same amount of money every month. One account being a joint account comes in handy because if he comes up short for the month, or I need more money for the bills, we can transfer the money between accounts easily. And believe me, we do NOT budget...I hate that word. It is a wise option because having seperate accounts means you won't accidentally bounce checks. You can both keep track of what you spend, and you can both be up to date on your finances...very important should one of you pass away or should you decide to go your seperate ways.
I know my aunt and uncle (who have been married for 25 years) keep completely seperate money accounts and absolutely no joint accounts. They each pay certain bills every month. (My aunt pays the DSL bill, and my uncle pays the phone bill.) They had to do this because my uncle had a spending problem which messed up his credit. By keeping their accounts completely seperate, my aunt has kept excellent credit. Every year, he goes on one vacation to Vegas, and she goes on several vacations across the country. She is able to save what she makes while he gets to spend on what he wants without having to ';ask permission.';
Just keep this in mind...if you husband is pushing for seperate accounts, that means you get to spend your money on whatever you want, and he does not get to protest...which also goes for him. It may sound awful, but when you want something like a new car, and you realize you have enough money left over in your account every month to get it, it ends up being worthwhile.
Hope this helps.
Now that Prop 8 was passed what is going to happen to gay couples that already married?
I am not gay, but I am an avid supporter of the right to be equal and marry whoever you want to marry. I read on a popular gossip blog that prop 8 was passed and gay marriage is now banded in California. While this is devastating news to me and friends of mine, I was wondering what will happen to those who already married when gay marriage was Legal?Now that Prop 8 was passed what is going to happen to gay couples that already married?
Prop. 8
This is going to be a hot bed issue for the next many, many years. I may not agree with all the principles of this bill, and I may agree with some, but I could never cast a vote that limits the rights of ANY minority group, regardless of whether or not I like them. I could never cast a vote that limits the civil rights of any man or woman, short of criminals. I believe that the United States took a major step backwards yesterday, back to the days of segregation based on creed and color. This is the first major step back we have taken since the 1950's and days of dogs and firehoses, sit-ins, and men like George Wallace blocking the education of young African Americans.
For the first time in my life I am almost ashamed to call myself an American, how we could let this bill pass is beyond my realm of comprehension. We had enough sense to elect the best canidate, while he was black, but not enough to protect the rights of minorities in this country. This is a slippery slope we have begun to climb that can only end in disaster until we right this wrong committed against humanity.
It doesn't matter whether or not you like gay people, or their lifestyles, but to say that one group/culture in America may not have the same rights as others is to say they are less than we are, and we have fought for 250 years to correct the incidences in our history where we have done this before, and now Americans are willing to do it in their own front yard, and stand against their neighbor and say, I am more deserving of happiness than you, and since your idea of happiness is different from mine, you may not have your happiness because I don't agree with it...
How could Americans take such a step back in the struggle for social equality...I hope the religious right that aided in the passing of this bill enjoys praying for humanity, because we all volunteered a piece of our goodness yesterday and it is gone until we can correct this horrible wrong against our brothers and sisters...
I for one, refuse to ';TEACH'; marriage as man and woman, I will teach love to all, not love for some, to be expressed in any way they see fit...
Signed,
1 Disturbed Teacher (educated, engaged, straight male)
Now that Prop 8 was passed what is going to happen to gay couples that already married?
Proposition 8 does not take away legal rights from anybody. Any two individuals in the state of California may enter into a domestic partnership, which, by statute, grants them all legal rights and responsibilities of married individuals (Family Code 297.5).
Contrary to the claims of the anti-prop 8 forces, marriage is not a right. Marriage is a responsibility and a legally-binding contract intended to stabilize families with children.
Numerous laws exist that restrict the ability of certain people to enter into a marriage contract. First, marriage is only allowed between adults, not minors. Second, marriage is only allowed between two individuals. Multiple partner marriages (polygamy and polyandry) are not legal. Third, marriage is not allowed between closely related individuals (brothers, sisters, and first cousins). If marriage is declared a fundamental right of all individuals, then all restrictions to marriage would be declared unconstitutional, opening the doors to polygamy, polyandry, incest, and child marriage.
Proposition 8 is not about rights, but is about protecting marriage and families against the destruction of traditional marriage through the actions of four activist judges. If the institution of marriage is declared a right for all individuals then any laws that restrict that right will be declared unconstitutional, requiring that polygamy, polyandry and incestuous marriage be made legal.
Oh yeah, Obama also doesn't support gay marriage...so quit crying.
Same sex marriages will no longer be valid or recognized in the state of California upon the passage of Proposition 8.
The title of Proposition 8 is that it ';Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry'; with the language ';Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.';
Since, if passed, the California Constitution would say that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California, same-sex couples who have been married would find that their marriage is no longer ';valid or recognized'; with that right being eliminated from California law.
They have a document that proves sometimes judges (9th district) have trouble recognizing their jobs as the constitution defines. One more time legislative, judicial, and executive are the three branches of our government. Judicial branch does NOT make the law. While I'm here let me say, the following. It doesn't matter how many ways you define bigotry, that was not the proposal. The concern of many was confirmed when children were taken out of school to attend a homosexual contract being performed. Also a short biology class, egg + sperm = baby. Egg + egg = omelet. The possibilities of what the gay community would do to our churches, and pastors was a huge concern of many of my friends. It would have taken little time before our pastors would have been harrassed, and or sued to perform marriages that are against what God defines as family.
Well, assuming that it did pass, probably nothing. Ex post facto laws are unconstitutional according to the U.S. Constitution.
In other words, for those who are already married, their marriages will remain intact and recognized by the State of California.
I honestly cannot believe that this may have actually passed. I don't live in California, but I am from Illinois and realize that the national implications of the measure are great; thankfully, my state doesn't allow referendums on such issues. Nonetheless, at least, I can still hope for civil unions as California will continue to recognize and administer these regardless of the vote on Prop. 8.
Well, the current governor of California is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is publicly against Prop 8 and is also against any change to the state constitution. He has the power to veto Prop 8 and the chances are pretty high that he will do so. All it means is it will be delayed and be voted on again, but it's a lot better than just letting it pass.
They , as one of those lucky ones, continue to be married. They [government] have no rights to take that away from them . And since it was before the Prop was passed , It still counts.
There will be a fight to keep those marriages legal. Those who are already married might find their marriage licenses revoked. This is a sad day for human rights when we single out a group of people and deny them basic rights.
I'm not sure, I'm pretty sure they're using the ';grandfathered in'; rule. They'll still be married, lucky ducks. But again, I don't know for sure.
you just cant marry here
Im in the middle with this issue, Nobody should be denied their rights to happiness, but the whole institution of marraige refers to a bond between a man and woman. I find it kind of odd that gays, being people who have broken the trend of traditonal couples (man and woman) and gone on to do what they want now find it necessary to reinforce their commitment to each other with a super traditional thing such as marraige. I'm all for giving them the same benefits such as tax breaks and so forth, but I'm not sure if we should make it ok for gay couples to adopt kids, or to have teachers teach that marraige can be between a man and a man, woman and woman. Call that harsh, but I dont think that any child should have to grow up and go through school while having to explain to anyone why he has two daddys or two mommys.
I don't see how they can still have their marriage considered valid since CA doesn't recognize them.
I really don't care if they are ';married.'; I just don't like the gay agenda that comes with it. Sorry but 5 year old children were being taught in schools and that's wrong!
dont know but im happy it passed. No more man and man and woman and woman
Prop. 8
This is going to be a hot bed issue for the next many, many years. I may not agree with all the principles of this bill, and I may agree with some, but I could never cast a vote that limits the rights of ANY minority group, regardless of whether or not I like them. I could never cast a vote that limits the civil rights of any man or woman, short of criminals. I believe that the United States took a major step backwards yesterday, back to the days of segregation based on creed and color. This is the first major step back we have taken since the 1950's and days of dogs and firehoses, sit-ins, and men like George Wallace blocking the education of young African Americans.
For the first time in my life I am almost ashamed to call myself an American, how we could let this bill pass is beyond my realm of comprehension. We had enough sense to elect the best canidate, while he was black, but not enough to protect the rights of minorities in this country. This is a slippery slope we have begun to climb that can only end in disaster until we right this wrong committed against humanity.
It doesn't matter whether or not you like gay people, or their lifestyles, but to say that one group/culture in America may not have the same rights as others is to say they are less than we are, and we have fought for 250 years to correct the incidences in our history where we have done this before, and now Americans are willing to do it in their own front yard, and stand against their neighbor and say, I am more deserving of happiness than you, and since your idea of happiness is different from mine, you may not have your happiness because I don't agree with it...
How could Americans take such a step back in the struggle for social equality...I hope the religious right that aided in the passing of this bill enjoys praying for humanity, because we all volunteered a piece of our goodness yesterday and it is gone until we can correct this horrible wrong against our brothers and sisters...
I for one, refuse to ';TEACH'; marriage as man and woman, I will teach love to all, not love for some, to be expressed in any way they see fit...
Signed,
1 Disturbed Teacher (educated, engaged, straight male)
Now that Prop 8 was passed what is going to happen to gay couples that already married?
Proposition 8 does not take away legal rights from anybody. Any two individuals in the state of California may enter into a domestic partnership, which, by statute, grants them all legal rights and responsibilities of married individuals (Family Code 297.5).
Contrary to the claims of the anti-prop 8 forces, marriage is not a right. Marriage is a responsibility and a legally-binding contract intended to stabilize families with children.
Numerous laws exist that restrict the ability of certain people to enter into a marriage contract. First, marriage is only allowed between adults, not minors. Second, marriage is only allowed between two individuals. Multiple partner marriages (polygamy and polyandry) are not legal. Third, marriage is not allowed between closely related individuals (brothers, sisters, and first cousins). If marriage is declared a fundamental right of all individuals, then all restrictions to marriage would be declared unconstitutional, opening the doors to polygamy, polyandry, incest, and child marriage.
Proposition 8 is not about rights, but is about protecting marriage and families against the destruction of traditional marriage through the actions of four activist judges. If the institution of marriage is declared a right for all individuals then any laws that restrict that right will be declared unconstitutional, requiring that polygamy, polyandry and incestuous marriage be made legal.
Oh yeah, Obama also doesn't support gay marriage...so quit crying.
Same sex marriages will no longer be valid or recognized in the state of California upon the passage of Proposition 8.
The title of Proposition 8 is that it ';Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry'; with the language ';Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.';
Since, if passed, the California Constitution would say that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California, same-sex couples who have been married would find that their marriage is no longer ';valid or recognized'; with that right being eliminated from California law.
They have a document that proves sometimes judges (9th district) have trouble recognizing their jobs as the constitution defines. One more time legislative, judicial, and executive are the three branches of our government. Judicial branch does NOT make the law. While I'm here let me say, the following. It doesn't matter how many ways you define bigotry, that was not the proposal. The concern of many was confirmed when children were taken out of school to attend a homosexual contract being performed. Also a short biology class, egg + sperm = baby. Egg + egg = omelet. The possibilities of what the gay community would do to our churches, and pastors was a huge concern of many of my friends. It would have taken little time before our pastors would have been harrassed, and or sued to perform marriages that are against what God defines as family.
Well, assuming that it did pass, probably nothing. Ex post facto laws are unconstitutional according to the U.S. Constitution.
In other words, for those who are already married, their marriages will remain intact and recognized by the State of California.
I honestly cannot believe that this may have actually passed. I don't live in California, but I am from Illinois and realize that the national implications of the measure are great; thankfully, my state doesn't allow referendums on such issues. Nonetheless, at least, I can still hope for civil unions as California will continue to recognize and administer these regardless of the vote on Prop. 8.
Well, the current governor of California is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is publicly against Prop 8 and is also against any change to the state constitution. He has the power to veto Prop 8 and the chances are pretty high that he will do so. All it means is it will be delayed and be voted on again, but it's a lot better than just letting it pass.
They , as one of those lucky ones, continue to be married. They [government] have no rights to take that away from them . And since it was before the Prop was passed , It still counts.
There will be a fight to keep those marriages legal. Those who are already married might find their marriage licenses revoked. This is a sad day for human rights when we single out a group of people and deny them basic rights.
I'm not sure, I'm pretty sure they're using the ';grandfathered in'; rule. They'll still be married, lucky ducks. But again, I don't know for sure.
you just cant marry here
Im in the middle with this issue, Nobody should be denied their rights to happiness, but the whole institution of marraige refers to a bond between a man and woman. I find it kind of odd that gays, being people who have broken the trend of traditonal couples (man and woman) and gone on to do what they want now find it necessary to reinforce their commitment to each other with a super traditional thing such as marraige. I'm all for giving them the same benefits such as tax breaks and so forth, but I'm not sure if we should make it ok for gay couples to adopt kids, or to have teachers teach that marraige can be between a man and a man, woman and woman. Call that harsh, but I dont think that any child should have to grow up and go through school while having to explain to anyone why he has two daddys or two mommys.
I don't see how they can still have their marriage considered valid since CA doesn't recognize them.
I really don't care if they are ';married.'; I just don't like the gay agenda that comes with it. Sorry but 5 year old children were being taught in schools and that's wrong!
dont know but im happy it passed. No more man and man and woman and woman
Is it true that most couples start looking like each other, as years go by? Do u kinda look like your spouse?
or does it stat from the beginnning?
most people choose others that look similar to them?Is it true that most couples start looking like each other, as years go by? Do u kinda look like your spouse?
that's the saying i gues it's true a lot of people think my husband and I are sister and brotherIs it true that most couples start looking like each other, as years go by? Do u kinda look like your spouse?
How funny. I have always thought that Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband look alike, and Anne Heche and her (now ex) husband had the exact same face, I swear!!
I do not look like my spouse. For several years, people would tell me he looked like some soap opera actor, can't remember, and I hate soap operas, so I was just always like, ';oh, ok'; I think he looks like Eddie Cybrian, (spelling??) and I have often been told I look like a young Tea Leoni.
So, in short, we blow the theory, I guess. Wonder what it means if you do or don't marry someone who looks like you? Very interesting.
Not in my case - I'm fair skinned w red hair and love brown-eyed men with dark hair. Been married twice - no resemblance whatsoever. But then maybe we just weren't married long enough to start looking like each other. I disagree completely with your theory regardless of my personal experience.
My husband is a 6 ft. dark skinned Black w/a beard. I'm a 5'3';, light skinned Black w/Asian-looking eyes. We've been married almost 29 yrs. and STILL don't look like each other!! It's a good thing that saying don't apply to everyone because both of us would look pretty jacked up!! LOL!
My husband has 'Viking' heritage - 6'4, blonde and as he is an Army Officer, slim %26amp; fit. I am of meditteranean origin. 5 feet nothing, slightly round and very dark. We look like The Odd couple but share the happiest marriage.
Maybe the reason why this happens is because you eat what your spouse eats so if you both cook fatty foods then you both end up overweight but if you both eat less fatty foods then you both look slimmer and your children will be the same.
With my new husband and I we looked like we were together for years when it was only one month. Even our pharmacist had said how good we looked together.
Well many people say that my husband and I look alike, which I absolutely disagree. I have no idea why people see us that way.
Oh dear dawg, I hope not. My husband is 6'3';, wears a size 13 shoe and has a nose like Jimmy ';Snozzle'; Durante.
i sure hope not
Oh my GAWD..my husband looks just like SANTA CLAUS!
most people choose others that look similar to them?Is it true that most couples start looking like each other, as years go by? Do u kinda look like your spouse?
that's the saying i gues it's true a lot of people think my husband and I are sister and brotherIs it true that most couples start looking like each other, as years go by? Do u kinda look like your spouse?
How funny. I have always thought that Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband look alike, and Anne Heche and her (now ex) husband had the exact same face, I swear!!
I do not look like my spouse. For several years, people would tell me he looked like some soap opera actor, can't remember, and I hate soap operas, so I was just always like, ';oh, ok'; I think he looks like Eddie Cybrian, (spelling??) and I have often been told I look like a young Tea Leoni.
So, in short, we blow the theory, I guess. Wonder what it means if you do or don't marry someone who looks like you? Very interesting.
Not in my case - I'm fair skinned w red hair and love brown-eyed men with dark hair. Been married twice - no resemblance whatsoever. But then maybe we just weren't married long enough to start looking like each other. I disagree completely with your theory regardless of my personal experience.
My husband is a 6 ft. dark skinned Black w/a beard. I'm a 5'3';, light skinned Black w/Asian-looking eyes. We've been married almost 29 yrs. and STILL don't look like each other!! It's a good thing that saying don't apply to everyone because both of us would look pretty jacked up!! LOL!
My husband has 'Viking' heritage - 6'4, blonde and as he is an Army Officer, slim %26amp; fit. I am of meditteranean origin. 5 feet nothing, slightly round and very dark. We look like The Odd couple but share the happiest marriage.
Maybe the reason why this happens is because you eat what your spouse eats so if you both cook fatty foods then you both end up overweight but if you both eat less fatty foods then you both look slimmer and your children will be the same.
With my new husband and I we looked like we were together for years when it was only one month. Even our pharmacist had said how good we looked together.
Well many people say that my husband and I look alike, which I absolutely disagree. I have no idea why people see us that way.
Oh dear dawg, I hope not. My husband is 6'3';, wears a size 13 shoe and has a nose like Jimmy ';Snozzle'; Durante.
i sure hope not
Oh my GAWD..my husband looks just like SANTA CLAUS!
Any ideas on a good couples costume for halloween?
Last year my husband went as pumpkin pie. I dressed up as a pumpkin and I made him a t shirt that had the sign pie on it. So when we stood side by side we were pumpkin pie. This year I would like to do something silly again that requires both of us to dress up together does anyone have any good ideas or know were I can find some good ideas? Thanks for your help.Any ideas on a good couples costume for halloween?
Each of you could go as half a banana... and be a banana split! Or a nut and a bolt, cookie and milk, chocolate and a chip, all kinds of things!!
Each of you could go as half a banana... and be a banana split! Or a nut and a bolt, cookie and milk, chocolate and a chip, all kinds of things!!
Where can LGBT families and couples find tax tips online?
I am actually writing a tax article for domestic partners and lgbt couples and was surprised to find that very little is out there in terms of current and accurate lgbt tax info. Since many same-sex couples and lgbt families go through the hoops of finding the closest tax equivalent to marriage as possible you would think there would be more out there.Where can LGBT families and couples find tax tips online?
It doesn't matter how many hoops we jump through, we are still screwed tax-wise, at least at the federal level. Interestingly, before the Defense of Marriage Act precluded federal recognition of same-sex marriages in 1996, the IRS said that it would recognize any non-plural marriage recognized by any state. Not a problem - same-sex marriage was not legal anywhere, so they really were just dodging the issue.
Once DOMA is repealed, which Obama has said he will work for (watch for a filibuster on that one) then the IRS will have to recognize gay marriages. Now we need to get equal tax treatment for civil unions and domestic partnership.Where can LGBT families and couples find tax tips online?
http://ronideutch.blogspot.com/2009/02/top-9-tax-tips-for-lgbt-community.html
Found this great blog post!
It doesn't matter how many hoops we jump through, we are still screwed tax-wise, at least at the federal level. Interestingly, before the Defense of Marriage Act precluded federal recognition of same-sex marriages in 1996, the IRS said that it would recognize any non-plural marriage recognized by any state. Not a problem - same-sex marriage was not legal anywhere, so they really were just dodging the issue.
Once DOMA is repealed, which Obama has said he will work for (watch for a filibuster on that one) then the IRS will have to recognize gay marriages. Now we need to get equal tax treatment for civil unions and domestic partnership.Where can LGBT families and couples find tax tips online?
http://ronideutch.blogspot.com/2009/02/top-9-tax-tips-for-lgbt-community.html
Found this great blog post!
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Why do so many military couples have children at such young ages?
This is not a judgmental question at all, I have a friend who is 21 and she and her boyfriend (who is in Iraq right now) are having a baby this fall.
It's just something I've noticed among military families, that they often have kids between 19-24.
Any reason? I have always wondered. Thanks for your answers!Why do so many military couples have children at such young ages?
Not all do, but there is a high amount that do. Some of it is the stability of the job, paycheck, housing and insurance at such a young age....some couple feel all grown up and start popping out babies. Plus, the distance/deployments affect the rate of women have children younger too.
Yet, a lot don't....I am 25 and my husband is an AD Marine is 35, we have no children yet. Of course, his constant deployments and my school get in the way of planning a family. There are a lot more couples we know that we know that are waiting to have children due to the constant deployment/rotation to Iraq/Afghanistan.
But I will add.......although they are young....at least military families have two paychecks a month, housing and insurance. MOST young people (civilians) in this nation have nothing to bring a child into the world on. At least the military family has a guaranteed roof over their head and health insurance. They are better off, even though deployments stink, than most civilian young parents.Why do so many military couples have children at such young ages?
Honestly, I think it has something to do with the distance and the deployments. I'm married to a Marine and sometimes when he's gone I sit around all day thinking about children, and how if I had a baby it would distract me from the loneliness.
So I do certainly think that is part of the reason...when your husband is gone and you're lonely, kids can be a great distraction, and make you feel like you're doing something worthwhile other than just waiting.
Edit:
I do totally agree with sad sad man. The reason people wait to have kids is for the financial stability. So if you're stable, what are you waiting for? My husband and I are waiting to have kids (I'm 20) just because I want some time with just me and him before we start adding in other people...but as far as the stability part...I could get knocked up today and not have to worry about a thing.
that's when most people have children. It may seem like more military couples are young and having children but when you think about; the vast majority of the people in the military are in that age range.
I'm 40 and I'm one of the older people in my detachment. . .only the commander is older than me.
Whether you are a Civilian or on Active duty, the child per that age group is insane. Just as many civilians have children as the active duty folks. I am a 24yrold with a 4 yr old. Not planned things happen. Also i have noticed at everybase usually about 9 mths after a deployment there is a big influx of infants. SO being away from your spouse that long is hard and maybe since it's been so long he has super sperm ;o) haha
As previously stated, I think because they figure ';why not'; since they have stability and resources to do so. My cousin and his wife got married at 20 and had their first child 10 months later. Why? I never really asked, but those two kids were in love!
Not to be morbid but It also may be a means of forming a connection in case (God forbid) they don't make it home
The same reaon most civilians couple have children between the ages of 19-24.
There is no difference between the age of starting a family in the military and for civilians.
Its not just the military. Look at the major cities around the country. 80% of our children in the city are born out of wedlock making us a third world country, or at least heading that way !
'Cause it's encouraged by Uncle Sam in a fairly obtuse fashion. Spouses and children are a better retention tool than reenlistment bonuses could ever be.
Probably when they see their wife they want to make a lasting bond -- they don't spend a lot of time together -- just a guess
Why ask such a stupid question?
19-24 isn't exactly ';young'; and you have a guaranteed job, guaranteed health benefits, guaranteed housing. The only reason most people wait to have children is for STABILITY purposes. You don't want to have kids until you're sure you're set. Well, if you don't have to worry about rent, nothing is holding you back.
They get married young too, the military forces families together.
It's just something I've noticed among military families, that they often have kids between 19-24.
Any reason? I have always wondered. Thanks for your answers!Why do so many military couples have children at such young ages?
Not all do, but there is a high amount that do. Some of it is the stability of the job, paycheck, housing and insurance at such a young age....some couple feel all grown up and start popping out babies. Plus, the distance/deployments affect the rate of women have children younger too.
Yet, a lot don't....I am 25 and my husband is an AD Marine is 35, we have no children yet. Of course, his constant deployments and my school get in the way of planning a family. There are a lot more couples we know that we know that are waiting to have children due to the constant deployment/rotation to Iraq/Afghanistan.
But I will add.......although they are young....at least military families have two paychecks a month, housing and insurance. MOST young people (civilians) in this nation have nothing to bring a child into the world on. At least the military family has a guaranteed roof over their head and health insurance. They are better off, even though deployments stink, than most civilian young parents.Why do so many military couples have children at such young ages?
Honestly, I think it has something to do with the distance and the deployments. I'm married to a Marine and sometimes when he's gone I sit around all day thinking about children, and how if I had a baby it would distract me from the loneliness.
So I do certainly think that is part of the reason...when your husband is gone and you're lonely, kids can be a great distraction, and make you feel like you're doing something worthwhile other than just waiting.
Edit:
I do totally agree with sad sad man. The reason people wait to have kids is for the financial stability. So if you're stable, what are you waiting for? My husband and I are waiting to have kids (I'm 20) just because I want some time with just me and him before we start adding in other people...but as far as the stability part...I could get knocked up today and not have to worry about a thing.
that's when most people have children. It may seem like more military couples are young and having children but when you think about; the vast majority of the people in the military are in that age range.
I'm 40 and I'm one of the older people in my detachment. . .only the commander is older than me.
Whether you are a Civilian or on Active duty, the child per that age group is insane. Just as many civilians have children as the active duty folks. I am a 24yrold with a 4 yr old. Not planned things happen. Also i have noticed at everybase usually about 9 mths after a deployment there is a big influx of infants. SO being away from your spouse that long is hard and maybe since it's been so long he has super sperm ;o) haha
As previously stated, I think because they figure ';why not'; since they have stability and resources to do so. My cousin and his wife got married at 20 and had their first child 10 months later. Why? I never really asked, but those two kids were in love!
Not to be morbid but It also may be a means of forming a connection in case (God forbid) they don't make it home
The same reaon most civilians couple have children between the ages of 19-24.
There is no difference between the age of starting a family in the military and for civilians.
Its not just the military. Look at the major cities around the country. 80% of our children in the city are born out of wedlock making us a third world country, or at least heading that way !
'Cause it's encouraged by Uncle Sam in a fairly obtuse fashion. Spouses and children are a better retention tool than reenlistment bonuses could ever be.
Probably when they see their wife they want to make a lasting bond -- they don't spend a lot of time together -- just a guess
Why ask such a stupid question?
19-24 isn't exactly ';young'; and you have a guaranteed job, guaranteed health benefits, guaranteed housing. The only reason most people wait to have children is for STABILITY purposes. You don't want to have kids until you're sure you're set. Well, if you don't have to worry about rent, nothing is holding you back.
They get married young too, the military forces families together.
Why is it in gay couples that the man always pays for everything?
Is this fair? As a staunch MRA it seems imperative to me that something be done about this culture of using and abusing these guys.Why is it in gay couples that the man always pays for everything?
Bastion, I think you should definitely burn your boxers in protest...and then post the photosWhy is it in gay couples that the man always pays for everything?
Blue-Eyed Christian has a point.
In lesbian couples, the man NEVER pays for anything. Shouldn't we be discouraging this culture of cheapskatedness among lesbian men?
This is hilarious.
You should put an immediate stop to this inequality! How can you just sit back and let this happen?
You should turn gay and infiltrate!
Take one or 12 for the team, yo'!
HAHAHA
And CAustin just read my mind!!.. I'm your fan after this CAustin
PS Hilarious question
I know right??? The fact that there are no women in gay marriages is NO EXCUSE!! DAMN THEM ALL TO HELL, I SAY!!!
Indeed! It's atrocious, I say!
Y don't ya offer yur services?
LOL
Don't you mean gay MALE couples?
Uhhh...
That, is a very good point...
Uh...what?good makeup
Bastion, I think you should definitely burn your boxers in protest...and then post the photosWhy is it in gay couples that the man always pays for everything?
Blue-Eyed Christian has a point.
In lesbian couples, the man NEVER pays for anything. Shouldn't we be discouraging this culture of cheapskatedness among lesbian men?
This is hilarious.
You should put an immediate stop to this inequality! How can you just sit back and let this happen?
You should turn gay and infiltrate!
Take one or 12 for the team, yo'!
HAHAHA
And CAustin just read my mind!!.. I'm your fan after this CAustin
PS Hilarious question
I know right??? The fact that there are no women in gay marriages is NO EXCUSE!! DAMN THEM ALL TO HELL, I SAY!!!
Indeed! It's atrocious, I say!
Y don't ya offer yur services?
LOL
Don't you mean gay MALE couples?
Uhhh...
That, is a very good point...
Uh...what?
Is it expensive for lesbian couples to be artificially inseminated with donor sperm?
My fiance and I want a baby very badly. We live near Rochester, NY. I was just wondering if anyone knew the ball park cost of being artificially inseminated with donor sperm was. I went on the Strong Hospital website and there was a ton of different things with really high prices next to them. I just want to know an estimate of what the cost will be.Is it expensive for lesbian couples to be artificially inseminated with donor sperm?
We're in South Africa, and in the process currently. Just had our third IUI done, and this time we've had a friend donate additional sperm, which my wife artificially inseminated me with at home. We are using Clomid this month, with Menopur injectables, Utrogestan and the total for the whole procedure is approx. $400. Mail me for more info. Also, if you are making use of a known donor, make sure that you have a solid contract drawn up beforehand...Is it expensive for lesbian couples to be artificially inseminated with donor sperm?
why dont you try and find a male and ask him to donate the sperm, no names and at least you can see what the babys one half will look like, i did this for a couple about 5 years ago i met in a pub and they approached me and after a few days agreed and all was good, no probs
Well I live in Australia, but my friend is in a lesbian relationship and they had the insemination done for $180 but there was a lot of testing and paperwork beforehand
or it could be done for free using an alternative method...
We're in South Africa, and in the process currently. Just had our third IUI done, and this time we've had a friend donate additional sperm, which my wife artificially inseminated me with at home. We are using Clomid this month, with Menopur injectables, Utrogestan and the total for the whole procedure is approx. $400. Mail me for more info. Also, if you are making use of a known donor, make sure that you have a solid contract drawn up beforehand...Is it expensive for lesbian couples to be artificially inseminated with donor sperm?
why dont you try and find a male and ask him to donate the sperm, no names and at least you can see what the babys one half will look like, i did this for a couple about 5 years ago i met in a pub and they approached me and after a few days agreed and all was good, no probs
Well I live in Australia, but my friend is in a lesbian relationship and they had the insemination done for $180 but there was a lot of testing and paperwork beforehand
or it could be done for free using an alternative method...
What are some good famous couples to dress up as?
For Cominghome at my school the theme is famous couples. My date and I can't come up with anything that someone else isn't already doing. Please help me and don't be afraid to think outside the box!!!What are some good famous couples to dress up as?
Last Halloween me and my friend went as George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham!
Not technically a couple, but still...
=]What are some good famous couples to dress up as?
Bonnie and Clyde
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Yoko and John Lennon
Homer and Marge Simpson
Romeo and Juliet
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Daisy and Donald Duck
Any Disney characters (Cinderella and Prince Charming, etc.)
Shrek and Fiona
Barbie and Ken
Danny and Sandy (from Grease)
Jack and Kate (from tv show LOST... awesome show!)
King Tut %26amp; Queen Nefertiti
Louis XV %26amp; Marie Antoinette
Tarzan and Jane
Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
Marilyn Monroe %26amp; Arthur Miller / Joe DiMaggio
Sir Lancelot %26amp; Guenivere
Superman and Lois Lane
Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson (yes, two girls)
check out these lists for more:
http://www.famous-couple.com/famous_coup鈥?/a>
http://www.theromantic.com/stories/hallo鈥?/a>
I would go as Dr. House and a bottle of vicodin. ;]
I think you have to watch the show House to know what I mean, though.
well it depends on your relationship, you can go as Hilary and bill Clinton! XD
Cleopatra and ceaser
Captain Jack and Ianto from Torchwood if you're both guys...
or Roseanne and Dan!!!! Awesome.
Archie and Edith Bunker maybe?
Last Halloween me and my friend went as George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham!
Not technically a couple, but still...
=]What are some good famous couples to dress up as?
Bonnie and Clyde
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Yoko and John Lennon
Homer and Marge Simpson
Romeo and Juliet
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Daisy and Donald Duck
Any Disney characters (Cinderella and Prince Charming, etc.)
Shrek and Fiona
Barbie and Ken
Danny and Sandy (from Grease)
Jack and Kate (from tv show LOST... awesome show!)
King Tut %26amp; Queen Nefertiti
Louis XV %26amp; Marie Antoinette
Tarzan and Jane
Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
Marilyn Monroe %26amp; Arthur Miller / Joe DiMaggio
Sir Lancelot %26amp; Guenivere
Superman and Lois Lane
Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson (yes, two girls)
check out these lists for more:
http://www.famous-couple.com/famous_coup鈥?/a>
http://www.theromantic.com/stories/hallo鈥?/a>
I would go as Dr. House and a bottle of vicodin. ;]
I think you have to watch the show House to know what I mean, though.
well it depends on your relationship, you can go as Hilary and bill Clinton! XD
Cleopatra and ceaser
Captain Jack and Ianto from Torchwood if you're both guys...
or Roseanne and Dan!!!! Awesome.
Archie and Edith Bunker maybe?
What do couples do that make them couples?
We do all the things a normal couple does, but we're not exactly sure what that is. So what do couples do together that make them more than friends? Thanks!What do couples do that make them couples?
they spend time with each other more than their friends
they go on dates
they hold hands
they kiss in public/private
they talk to each other about important things
they cuddle with each other
they plan romantic dates together
they show public display of affectionWhat do couples do that make them couples?
they have more intamate feelings for eachother rather than just friends. they want to flirt, and kiss, and go on dates, and spend alot of time together. they flirt, tease, and make alot of eye contact. both should feel completely comfortable around eachother and free to be themselves.
Usually couples will display affection and do not date other people.
they spend time with each other more than their friends
they go on dates
they hold hands
they kiss in public/private
they talk to each other about important things
they cuddle with each other
they plan romantic dates together
they show public display of affectionWhat do couples do that make them couples?
they have more intamate feelings for eachother rather than just friends. they want to flirt, and kiss, and go on dates, and spend alot of time together. they flirt, tease, and make alot of eye contact. both should feel completely comfortable around eachother and free to be themselves.
Usually couples will display affection and do not date other people.
In how many ways can acommittee of 3 be chosen from 4 married couples if?
a. all the 8 people are equally eligible?
b. the committee must consist of two women and one man?In how many ways can acommittee of 3 be chosen from 4 married couples if?
a) order doesn't matter, so:
(8)C(3) 8 choose 3 = 56
b) depending on what state you're in -- we'll assume it's one where there this group will be 4 men and 4 women ...
(4)C(2) times (4)C(1)
6 (4)
24In how many ways can acommittee of 3 be chosen from 4 married couples if?
The answer is 24.
it doesn't matter what order they are chosen. There are 4 women to choose from and 4 men. There are 6 combinations for the two women. Woman 1 with any of 2,3,or 4; Woman 2 with either 3 or 4; and woman 3 with woman 4. Now, for each of these combinations, there are four possible men that could be a part of the group. So the answer then is 6 * 4 = 24.
b. the committee must consist of two women and one man?In how many ways can acommittee of 3 be chosen from 4 married couples if?
a) order doesn't matter, so:
(8)C(3) 8 choose 3 = 56
b) depending on what state you're in -- we'll assume it's one where there this group will be 4 men and 4 women ...
(4)C(2) times (4)C(1)
6 (4)
24In how many ways can acommittee of 3 be chosen from 4 married couples if?
The answer is 24.
it doesn't matter what order they are chosen. There are 4 women to choose from and 4 men. There are 6 combinations for the two women. Woman 1 with any of 2,3,or 4; Woman 2 with either 3 or 4; and woman 3 with woman 4. Now, for each of these combinations, there are four possible men that could be a part of the group. So the answer then is 6 * 4 = 24.
Why are so many unmarried couples trying to conceive?
I'm just curious because I see a lot of questions on here about women trying to conceive and they're not married yet.Why are so many unmarried couples trying to conceive?
I think most of them are very young, and haven't a real grasp on what they are wanting from life. Every woman (usually, anyway) wants to have a child at some point. You can either be realistic and smart about this life changing decision by 1. waiting til you're married, 2. and you're financially stable, 3. have a partner who wants a fmaily as much as you.
Or you can be silly hearted and believe that once you have a baby with your boyfriend he'll stay with you forever. I really don't know where this idea comes from. And if it is love, hey, love each other and enjoy your time together ALONE. A child will be there forever -- not just until you're bored with him/her.
I've spent 4 awesome years with my husband, and have loved all the freedom we have. I'm 30 now, and now we are deciding to make a family. It's perfect. We're ready. We know what we want and what we're getting into.
.Why are so many unmarried couples trying to conceive?
Not to sound like a b***h, but why is that any of your business? My boyfriend and I have been together for a VERY long time and we just had a child together. She will be 2 in August. We are very much in love and it was a planned pregnancy but we do not want to get married right now. I dont see a problem in that. Dont judge untill you know the situation. There are a lot of couples who have children and never get married but stay together forever. Its just personal choice.
because they feel like it! not everyone wants to get married! some people just want kids and in a sort of selfish way dont really think about how their actions will affect their children. me personlly, i would like to get married first but if a child comes b4 that then thats the way it was meant to be!
marriage has nothing to do with wanting a baby....my guess is theyre trying to conceive for the same reasons as anyone else!
I honestly believe many women want to trap a man into having a baby. Or some if it involves both partners.. They THINK they want to have a child but more than likley when the time come's they are not ready for one. Immaturity can be a big part in all of these too fast decisions. People should think before they do thing's nowdays and not try and have a child unless they are 100% sure they are devoted, loving, mature, and wealthy enough to raise a child... =] People wind up with thing's they know happen at the right time because they did not think about their action's and than they realize soon after...
because marriage is just a piece of paper
and some people feel that their relationship is strong as if they are married
I am married and yes I wish people will wait to get married before having children but let face it marriage does not guarantee you happiness
only a few lucky is strong anought to cross the hurtles without runny the other way
alot of people these days dont believe in marriage. like me...lol
What difference does it make whether they're married or not? The main thing is that the parents are in a solid and stable relationship. Grrrrrrrrr..
I wonder that sometimes too
They perhaps wants to feel parenthood but does not wish to engage in a permanent relationship!
I guess it is not important for this generation to be legally married and have a child. The society will not judge you, unlike years ago.
many think it will keep the men around. others are just too stupid for their own good. i got pregnant before i got married but we were engaged and planning a wedding as soon as i knew i was pregnant we quickly got married been together 5 years now married almost five
I feel the exact same way too and the ones who got something bad to say are the ones who got pregnant before marriage. For the ones who got pregnant out of wedlock, stop trying to be defensive and admit that it is wrong because you know it is. The truth will always hurt!
Why not? Do we not have a right to have children too? I thought that mentality was of my mothers time..that you have to be married to have a child! I am not married...I have twins I am in a VERY stable relationship. We are in love...is marriage truely that important. We can pay our bills..pay for our babies..we own our own house and cars..........so really what difference does it make. I didnt trap him....I hate how woman say that! Just because we arent married we arent capable of love now? A piece of paper proves NOTHING!
what a stupid stupid question if people want to have children and they are not married theres no problem at the end of the day they can still give a baby the love it needs wether or not they are married . me and my partner have been together for just over a year and are ready for a baby so we are trying . if couples are ready then i think its great marriage can come later in life and to be honest some people are happier not getting married full stop.
So what if not everyone who is TTC is married? Some people don't feel the need to have an actual piece of paper. And that's their choice.
What's your point?
Can you even HEAR any of us from all the way back in the sixties, where you seem to be?
a lot of people these days have children and get married later
My partner and I, have no intention of getting married, but we are happy, buying our home, and happily trying for a baby is that wrong?
My partners best mate and his partner have 2 children and have been together for 17years and not married.
Marriage is just a piece of paper, does not stop people from cheating, leaving, or falling out of love.
Some people don't feel like they need a legal document to validate their family. They know that a family is built on love, not a peice of paper.
Because they want to. Is it really any of your business??
I've been a single, divorced mother and my advice too is to wait until you are married and therefore in a more stable relationship. It does make life much more complicated for the children if the relationship does not work out.
Do you base that question on what you see, or what you know? Because I'm not married and I wasn't trying to concieve, and I was using protection but I still got pregnant.
Where is your heart? Where is your EMPATHY for these poor, poor women?
Look at the world through their crack smoke hazed, smog smeared goggles and do the math. More kids with more bound for prison daddies= more welfare benefits = less work.
The real question is why not just bang the the pizza delivery boy and get knocked up. The acne riddled Domino's dude's sperm is probably cleaner (less STDs) and most ghetto boys aren't sharp enough to ask for a paternity test.
I think most of them are very young, and haven't a real grasp on what they are wanting from life. Every woman (usually, anyway) wants to have a child at some point. You can either be realistic and smart about this life changing decision by 1. waiting til you're married, 2. and you're financially stable, 3. have a partner who wants a fmaily as much as you.
Or you can be silly hearted and believe that once you have a baby with your boyfriend he'll stay with you forever. I really don't know where this idea comes from. And if it is love, hey, love each other and enjoy your time together ALONE. A child will be there forever -- not just until you're bored with him/her.
I've spent 4 awesome years with my husband, and have loved all the freedom we have. I'm 30 now, and now we are deciding to make a family. It's perfect. We're ready. We know what we want and what we're getting into.
.Why are so many unmarried couples trying to conceive?
Not to sound like a b***h, but why is that any of your business? My boyfriend and I have been together for a VERY long time and we just had a child together. She will be 2 in August. We are very much in love and it was a planned pregnancy but we do not want to get married right now. I dont see a problem in that. Dont judge untill you know the situation. There are a lot of couples who have children and never get married but stay together forever. Its just personal choice.
because they feel like it! not everyone wants to get married! some people just want kids and in a sort of selfish way dont really think about how their actions will affect their children. me personlly, i would like to get married first but if a child comes b4 that then thats the way it was meant to be!
marriage has nothing to do with wanting a baby....my guess is theyre trying to conceive for the same reasons as anyone else!
I honestly believe many women want to trap a man into having a baby. Or some if it involves both partners.. They THINK they want to have a child but more than likley when the time come's they are not ready for one. Immaturity can be a big part in all of these too fast decisions. People should think before they do thing's nowdays and not try and have a child unless they are 100% sure they are devoted, loving, mature, and wealthy enough to raise a child... =] People wind up with thing's they know happen at the right time because they did not think about their action's and than they realize soon after...
because marriage is just a piece of paper
and some people feel that their relationship is strong as if they are married
I am married and yes I wish people will wait to get married before having children but let face it marriage does not guarantee you happiness
only a few lucky is strong anought to cross the hurtles without runny the other way
alot of people these days dont believe in marriage. like me...lol
What difference does it make whether they're married or not? The main thing is that the parents are in a solid and stable relationship. Grrrrrrrrr..
I wonder that sometimes too
They perhaps wants to feel parenthood but does not wish to engage in a permanent relationship!
I guess it is not important for this generation to be legally married and have a child. The society will not judge you, unlike years ago.
many think it will keep the men around. others are just too stupid for their own good. i got pregnant before i got married but we were engaged and planning a wedding as soon as i knew i was pregnant we quickly got married been together 5 years now married almost five
I feel the exact same way too and the ones who got something bad to say are the ones who got pregnant before marriage. For the ones who got pregnant out of wedlock, stop trying to be defensive and admit that it is wrong because you know it is. The truth will always hurt!
Why not? Do we not have a right to have children too? I thought that mentality was of my mothers time..that you have to be married to have a child! I am not married...I have twins I am in a VERY stable relationship. We are in love...is marriage truely that important. We can pay our bills..pay for our babies..we own our own house and cars..........so really what difference does it make. I didnt trap him....I hate how woman say that! Just because we arent married we arent capable of love now? A piece of paper proves NOTHING!
what a stupid stupid question if people want to have children and they are not married theres no problem at the end of the day they can still give a baby the love it needs wether or not they are married . me and my partner have been together for just over a year and are ready for a baby so we are trying . if couples are ready then i think its great marriage can come later in life and to be honest some people are happier not getting married full stop.
So what if not everyone who is TTC is married? Some people don't feel the need to have an actual piece of paper. And that's their choice.
What's your point?
Can you even HEAR any of us from all the way back in the sixties, where you seem to be?
a lot of people these days have children and get married later
My partner and I, have no intention of getting married, but we are happy, buying our home, and happily trying for a baby is that wrong?
My partners best mate and his partner have 2 children and have been together for 17years and not married.
Marriage is just a piece of paper, does not stop people from cheating, leaving, or falling out of love.
Some people don't feel like they need a legal document to validate their family. They know that a family is built on love, not a peice of paper.
Because they want to. Is it really any of your business??
I've been a single, divorced mother and my advice too is to wait until you are married and therefore in a more stable relationship. It does make life much more complicated for the children if the relationship does not work out.
Do you base that question on what you see, or what you know? Because I'm not married and I wasn't trying to concieve, and I was using protection but I still got pregnant.
Where is your heart? Where is your EMPATHY for these poor, poor women?
Look at the world through their crack smoke hazed, smog smeared goggles and do the math. More kids with more bound for prison daddies= more welfare benefits = less work.
The real question is why not just bang the the pizza delivery boy and get knocked up. The acne riddled Domino's dude's sperm is probably cleaner (less STDs) and most ghetto boys aren't sharp enough to ask for a paternity test.
What is the quickest couples move in together? Can an ex request additional child support ?
Will a judge change the child support based on the income of the new girl friend if a couple moves in together?What is the quickest couples move in together? Can an ex request additional child support ?
Like the first poster said, no. And not even if the new gf marries the guy.
Child support is calculated solely upon the income and child care/medical expenses of the parents.
If the guy has a child with the new gf that will lower his child support obligation to the parent of his first child.What is the quickest couples move in together? Can an ex request additional child support ?
Child support is based on the incomes of both parents, per state law, per guidelines. If there is a income increase by the parent who is paying child support, then you can file a motion to modify the current court order. Otherwise..a spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend;s income has nothing to do with child support payments when a couple is even living together or remarried.
No. Even if they were married, they don't take into account a new girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse's income, since it's solely the non-custodian's responsibility to pay child support.
Edit; WHat's with the thumbs down? It's the truth!!! Only thing it might effect is their tax return, if they file jointly and the person paying child support is in arrears.
No, only the parent's income is considered.
No. The new girl friend had nothing to do with the making of the children so she is in to way liable to support them.
No.
And even if you two marry, your income has nothing to do with his child support obligation.
Nope....good makeup
Like the first poster said, no. And not even if the new gf marries the guy.
Child support is calculated solely upon the income and child care/medical expenses of the parents.
If the guy has a child with the new gf that will lower his child support obligation to the parent of his first child.What is the quickest couples move in together? Can an ex request additional child support ?
Child support is based on the incomes of both parents, per state law, per guidelines. If there is a income increase by the parent who is paying child support, then you can file a motion to modify the current court order. Otherwise..a spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend;s income has nothing to do with child support payments when a couple is even living together or remarried.
No. Even if they were married, they don't take into account a new girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse's income, since it's solely the non-custodian's responsibility to pay child support.
Edit; WHat's with the thumbs down? It's the truth!!! Only thing it might effect is their tax return, if they file jointly and the person paying child support is in arrears.
No, only the parent's income is considered.
No. The new girl friend had nothing to do with the making of the children so she is in to way liable to support them.
No.
And even if you two marry, your income has nothing to do with his child support obligation.
Nope....
How come green eyed couples often have dark eyed children, shouldn't it be the same as it is with blue eyes?
Biology 101, if both parents have two recesive genes for one specific caracteristic, then the offsprings must also be recesive, for there is no other opcion. So, when two blue eyed people get together, they're children are born with blue eyes. But, some dark eyed kids hace green eyed parents (both of them). Question is, if green eyes are recesive just like blue ones are, then why don't they behave the same way?How come green eyed couples often have dark eyed children, shouldn't it be the same as it is with blue eyes?
Well eye color is a little more of a complex phenotype than most others. Eye color is sort of an incomplete dominance. Which means that if parents have different colored eyes, most of the time the eyes of their kids will be in the middle of their eye colors. So for a person to inherit their eye color, the parents must give their genetic information. With green eyed parents, this means that they carry the gene for lighter, blue eyes, and the darker brown eyes. Because more than likely one of their parents had brown eyes, and the other had lighter blue eyes. So when they were born they had a mixture of colors. So now the people born with green eyes have the gene for dark eyes, and the other gene for light eyes. So, they can give their kid the gene for dark or light eyes, and the other parent, also having green eyes, can do the same. So if the two green-eyed people have kids, the kid will get either two dark eyed genes, one dark eyed gene, and one light eyed gene, or two light eyed genes. And because dark eyed genes are dominant to light eyed genes (meaning that in the presence of both genes the dominant one is expressed), the dark eyes are more predominantly expressed, or they may also have a sort of green hazel eye.How come green eyed couples often have dark eyed children, shouldn't it be the same as it is with blue eyes?
Well I got his one email on myspace and it said because of your genes or something.
becuase eye color is not controlled by just one gene. The same is true for hair color by the way. There are plenty of traits out there where the simplistic recessive/dominant 1:2:1 genotypes play out, for example whether or not you'll have a widows peak or shape of one's thumb. But there are many other types of inheritance such as 9:4:3:3:1 genotype ratios which take into account two genes (this is seen in skin color of pigs). Eye color is controlled by even more genes than that so that is the reason why green eye inheritance doesn't behave in the simplistic why that we all get taught about blue and brown eyes in school. It's just easier to explain it that way to kids
Sometimes a dominant trait supercedes recessive , throwing the whole probabillity chart out the window
Dunno...but i know that both my parents have brown eyes and i have blue ones lol
There has to be a dominant genotype for that particular eye color then. Then and only then a diffferent eye color is found to be present in the offspring. If each of the parents is recessive for the eye color, then the eye color of the offspring has to the same as his/her parents.
Well, even blue eyes can have a recessive gene. For example, both my parents have brown eyes. I have green eyes. My grandparents had brown and blue eyes, and no one other than my great-great grandmother in my family was rumored to have had green eyes. Everyone's is blue or brown. No matter how far back, you still hold the gene that if there is enough of that DNA present, you can be 'programmed' to have a certain eye color. It's just a matter of lesser/greater and luck possibilities. Hope that made since, I'm not too good at explaining these things in writing in such. It basically all goes back to Mendel's genetic tests. Two yellow peas flowerless could produce a green pea with flowers.
because somewhere in the family tree, someone in either the mother or father's has the different colored eyes. although the chance that it appears again is very slim, there is still the possibility that it can happen. for instance, if the parents have green eyes, but the kid has dark ones, you should proably look at the kid''s grandparent's eyes. chances are that one of their grandparents has dark eyes, or great -grandparents, and on and on.
I forgot what it's called, but there's a pigment in the irises, and brown results from a large amount and blue from a small amount. Green is in the middle. And from what I've heard, there are several genes controlling eyes... the more recessive genes, the lighter the eyes.
cuz life is retarded.. lol
My daughter has bright blues, and her father and I have dark brown eyes. I guess our recessives became prominent
try a punnent square it is a good tool for genetic probability
Well eye color is a little more of a complex phenotype than most others. Eye color is sort of an incomplete dominance. Which means that if parents have different colored eyes, most of the time the eyes of their kids will be in the middle of their eye colors. So for a person to inherit their eye color, the parents must give their genetic information. With green eyed parents, this means that they carry the gene for lighter, blue eyes, and the darker brown eyes. Because more than likely one of their parents had brown eyes, and the other had lighter blue eyes. So when they were born they had a mixture of colors. So now the people born with green eyes have the gene for dark eyes, and the other gene for light eyes. So, they can give their kid the gene for dark or light eyes, and the other parent, also having green eyes, can do the same. So if the two green-eyed people have kids, the kid will get either two dark eyed genes, one dark eyed gene, and one light eyed gene, or two light eyed genes. And because dark eyed genes are dominant to light eyed genes (meaning that in the presence of both genes the dominant one is expressed), the dark eyes are more predominantly expressed, or they may also have a sort of green hazel eye.How come green eyed couples often have dark eyed children, shouldn't it be the same as it is with blue eyes?
Well I got his one email on myspace and it said because of your genes or something.
becuase eye color is not controlled by just one gene. The same is true for hair color by the way. There are plenty of traits out there where the simplistic recessive/dominant 1:2:1 genotypes play out, for example whether or not you'll have a widows peak or shape of one's thumb. But there are many other types of inheritance such as 9:4:3:3:1 genotype ratios which take into account two genes (this is seen in skin color of pigs). Eye color is controlled by even more genes than that so that is the reason why green eye inheritance doesn't behave in the simplistic why that we all get taught about blue and brown eyes in school. It's just easier to explain it that way to kids
Sometimes a dominant trait supercedes recessive , throwing the whole probabillity chart out the window
Dunno...but i know that both my parents have brown eyes and i have blue ones lol
There has to be a dominant genotype for that particular eye color then. Then and only then a diffferent eye color is found to be present in the offspring. If each of the parents is recessive for the eye color, then the eye color of the offspring has to the same as his/her parents.
Well, even blue eyes can have a recessive gene. For example, both my parents have brown eyes. I have green eyes. My grandparents had brown and blue eyes, and no one other than my great-great grandmother in my family was rumored to have had green eyes. Everyone's is blue or brown. No matter how far back, you still hold the gene that if there is enough of that DNA present, you can be 'programmed' to have a certain eye color. It's just a matter of lesser/greater and luck possibilities. Hope that made since, I'm not too good at explaining these things in writing in such. It basically all goes back to Mendel's genetic tests. Two yellow peas flowerless could produce a green pea with flowers.
because somewhere in the family tree, someone in either the mother or father's has the different colored eyes. although the chance that it appears again is very slim, there is still the possibility that it can happen. for instance, if the parents have green eyes, but the kid has dark ones, you should proably look at the kid''s grandparent's eyes. chances are that one of their grandparents has dark eyes, or great -grandparents, and on and on.
I forgot what it's called, but there's a pigment in the irises, and brown results from a large amount and blue from a small amount. Green is in the middle. And from what I've heard, there are several genes controlling eyes... the more recessive genes, the lighter the eyes.
cuz life is retarded.. lol
My daughter has bright blues, and her father and I have dark brown eyes. I guess our recessives became prominent
try a punnent square it is a good tool for genetic probability
Are there any websites with suggestions on how to pose same sex couples?
Googling it, I just come up with sites I would rather not open. Couples and wedding poses would be appreciated if you have a decent link. Thanks.Are there any websites with suggestions on how to pose same sex couples?
Posing is all about effective use of body language and that is about sexual communication. The two key body language themes are dominance and submission. On top of this you need to pay attention to what works photographically / what is aesthetically pleasing, such as not having banana hands with fingers pointing directly towards the camera.
I'd base your posing on what you already KNOW works - discuss it with the couple involved and ask for their ideas. Watch them, check out their natural communication and body language, use that as a basis for your posing. Don't rush the job, spend time with them, incorporate their own style of body language into your images... communicate before you start as they may want an intimate / affectionate pose (not porno, but romantic).
Try the crossover, sat on the ground, legs out to one side, the partner behind, with their legs in the opposite direction, but their rearmost arm placed in front of the legs or torso of their partner.
I'd start off with:
The definitive book of body language, by Barbara and Alan Pease.
Treat them exactly as you would a heterosexual couple, it's likely that what they are after will emulate something they have already seen.Are there any websites with suggestions on how to pose same sex couples?
Not real sure. I suppose you would have to determine who is the ';Alpha'; of the partnership and make them the ';Male'; and the other the ';Female';. Then pose normally.
http://photo.net/wedding-photography-for鈥?/a>
http://photo.net/search/?cx=000753226439鈥?/a>
You may want to use a search key like ';Civil Unions Photography'; etc. That may help keep the less desirable ';adult site'; hits from coming up in a search.
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I personally do not know any gay people. I was theorizing. I did provide a couple of links to help you along with the search.
Mere Mortal, that answer just broke my heart. What a stereotypical response. I really did expect better of you than to buy into the homophobic myth of the Male and Female of the relationship. How many gay people do you actually know?
Having learned this on my feet in San Francisco during those few mad cap weeks in 2004 when Gavin opened City Hall to all couples, Perki just pose them normally = put the taller partner in the back, put them side by side, pose them just as you would a straight couple. Its about the joy of the day, celebration of a union, not who's on top.
Edit: G: maybe you should take a loooooong look in your closet. Ewwwww is a homophobic response. BTW Gavin Newsom is straight, married, with a kid on the way. (Although I do agree he should not be governor. Make note of it.) Having lived in San Francisco for almost all of my adult life, I know many, many, many gay people and let me tell ya dearie, they want the same things outta life any straight person: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Oh yeah, and the 2900+ civil rights that come with marriage. And the right not be sneered at by ignorant people.
As to having a heart, I have a huge one - just there's not enough left over for the self-important. Get some professional help.
Add'l Edit: Before y'all start jumping to conclusions, understand I am straight, but if it were possible for one to CHOOSE one's sexuality, I'd be a dyke.
A web site for a studio that does a significant amount of same-sex couple portraiture should give you some examples.
One suggestion is http://www.songofmyself.com/.
I'd just pose them same as an opposite sex couple. Let them decided who wears the skirt and pants.
Posing is all about effective use of body language and that is about sexual communication. The two key body language themes are dominance and submission. On top of this you need to pay attention to what works photographically / what is aesthetically pleasing, such as not having banana hands with fingers pointing directly towards the camera.
I'd base your posing on what you already KNOW works - discuss it with the couple involved and ask for their ideas. Watch them, check out their natural communication and body language, use that as a basis for your posing. Don't rush the job, spend time with them, incorporate their own style of body language into your images... communicate before you start as they may want an intimate / affectionate pose (not porno, but romantic).
Try the crossover, sat on the ground, legs out to one side, the partner behind, with their legs in the opposite direction, but their rearmost arm placed in front of the legs or torso of their partner.
I'd start off with:
The definitive book of body language, by Barbara and Alan Pease.
Treat them exactly as you would a heterosexual couple, it's likely that what they are after will emulate something they have already seen.Are there any websites with suggestions on how to pose same sex couples?
Not real sure. I suppose you would have to determine who is the ';Alpha'; of the partnership and make them the ';Male'; and the other the ';Female';. Then pose normally.
http://photo.net/wedding-photography-for鈥?/a>
http://photo.net/search/?cx=000753226439鈥?/a>
You may want to use a search key like ';Civil Unions Photography'; etc. That may help keep the less desirable ';adult site'; hits from coming up in a search.
***
I personally do not know any gay people. I was theorizing. I did provide a couple of links to help you along with the search.
Mere Mortal, that answer just broke my heart. What a stereotypical response. I really did expect better of you than to buy into the homophobic myth of the Male and Female of the relationship. How many gay people do you actually know?
Having learned this on my feet in San Francisco during those few mad cap weeks in 2004 when Gavin opened City Hall to all couples, Perki just pose them normally = put the taller partner in the back, put them side by side, pose them just as you would a straight couple. Its about the joy of the day, celebration of a union, not who's on top.
Edit: G: maybe you should take a loooooong look in your closet. Ewwwww is a homophobic response. BTW Gavin Newsom is straight, married, with a kid on the way. (Although I do agree he should not be governor. Make note of it.) Having lived in San Francisco for almost all of my adult life, I know many, many, many gay people and let me tell ya dearie, they want the same things outta life any straight person: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Oh yeah, and the 2900+ civil rights that come with marriage. And the right not be sneered at by ignorant people.
As to having a heart, I have a huge one - just there's not enough left over for the self-important. Get some professional help.
Add'l Edit: Before y'all start jumping to conclusions, understand I am straight, but if it were possible for one to CHOOSE one's sexuality, I'd be a dyke.
A web site for a studio that does a significant amount of same-sex couple portraiture should give you some examples.
One suggestion is http://www.songofmyself.com/.
I'd just pose them same as an opposite sex couple. Let them decided who wears the skirt and pants.
What is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
And where can you buy in the UK!What is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
She can be ';Sexy Cherry Pie and you Can be Pie Eater 1st Place Winner! LOL
Sexy Chicken and Chick MagnetWhat is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
Miss Swan and Captain Jack Sparrow is a good one:
http://www.richemporium.com/missswans4092.html
http://www.richemporium.com/pirate.html
Or they have a variety of other couples costumes:
http://www.richemporium.com/couples.html
They are not located in the UK, but they do ship there!
I reccommend this site to everyone because their costumes are not cheaply made. I have ordered mine from there 3 years in a row now and have had many compliments!
Here are some FUN ideas - Read these articles with lots of suggestions:
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ENJOY!
Bonnie and Clyde
Sonny and Cher
Shrek and Fiona
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Adam and Eve
TWO LOBSTERS (watch friends, he's her lobster)
tamone and pumpa
fred wilma flintstone
Both go completely naked with a prophylactic hanging from your noses. When people ask what you're supposed to be, you can reply, ';F**k knows!';
frankenstein and his bride
police officer and offender
doctor and nurse
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.
How about the Munsters ?
a doctor and nurse
wilma and fred
vampires
She can be ';Sexy Cherry Pie and you Can be Pie Eater 1st Place Winner! LOL
Sexy Chicken and Chick MagnetWhat is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
Miss Swan and Captain Jack Sparrow is a good one:
http://www.richemporium.com/missswans4092.html
http://www.richemporium.com/pirate.html
Or they have a variety of other couples costumes:
http://www.richemporium.com/couples.html
They are not located in the UK, but they do ship there!
I reccommend this site to everyone because their costumes are not cheaply made. I have ordered mine from there 3 years in a row now and have had many compliments!
Here are some FUN ideas - Read these articles with lots of suggestions:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
AND
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
ENJOY!
Bonnie and Clyde
Sonny and Cher
Shrek and Fiona
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Adam and Eve
TWO LOBSTERS (watch friends, he's her lobster)
tamone and pumpa
fred wilma flintstone
Both go completely naked with a prophylactic hanging from your noses. When people ask what you're supposed to be, you can reply, ';F**k knows!';
frankenstein and his bride
police officer and offender
doctor and nurse
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.
How about the Munsters ?
a doctor and nurse
wilma and fred
vampires
What is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
And where can you buy in the UK!What is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
She can be ';Sexy Cherry Pie and you Can be Pie Eater 1st Place Winner! LOL
Sexy Chicken and Chick MagnetWhat is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
Miss Swan and Captain Jack Sparrow is a good one:
http://www.richemporium.com/missswans4092.html
http://www.richemporium.com/pirate.html
Or they have a variety of other couples costumes:
http://www.richemporium.com/couples.html
They are not located in the UK, but they do ship there!
I reccommend this site to everyone because their costumes are not cheaply made. I have ordered mine from there 3 years in a row now and have had many compliments!
Here are some FUN ideas - Read these articles with lots of suggestions:
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AND
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ENJOY!
Bonnie and Clyde
Sonny and Cher
Shrek and Fiona
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Adam and Eve
TWO LOBSTERS (watch friends, he's her lobster)
tamone and pumpa
fred wilma flintstone
Both go completely naked with a prophylactic hanging from your noses. When people ask what you're supposed to be, you can reply, ';F**k knows!';
frankenstein and his bride
police officer and offender
doctor and nurse
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.
How about the Munsters ?
a doctor and nurse
wilma and fred
vampires
She can be ';Sexy Cherry Pie and you Can be Pie Eater 1st Place Winner! LOL
Sexy Chicken and Chick MagnetWhat is the best couples Halloween Costume you can imagine?
Miss Swan and Captain Jack Sparrow is a good one:
http://www.richemporium.com/missswans4092.html
http://www.richemporium.com/pirate.html
Or they have a variety of other couples costumes:
http://www.richemporium.com/couples.html
They are not located in the UK, but they do ship there!
I reccommend this site to everyone because their costumes are not cheaply made. I have ordered mine from there 3 years in a row now and have had many compliments!
Here are some FUN ideas - Read these articles with lots of suggestions:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
AND
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
ENJOY!
Bonnie and Clyde
Sonny and Cher
Shrek and Fiona
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Adam and Eve
TWO LOBSTERS (watch friends, he's her lobster)
tamone and pumpa
fred wilma flintstone
Both go completely naked with a prophylactic hanging from your noses. When people ask what you're supposed to be, you can reply, ';F**k knows!';
frankenstein and his bride
police officer and offender
doctor and nurse
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.
How about the Munsters ?
a doctor and nurse
wilma and fred
vampires
How is it that couples can sleep together?
People have been known to fart, burp, snore, cough, talk when they are asleep, so how is that people can sleep together. I wouldn't want anyone indulging in those spontaneous bodily functions next to me when I'm trying to fall asleep.How is it that couples can sleep together?
Most of the women I been with didn't do that. Sometimes they might have a cold and cough at night and if it's too bad, I'll sleep on the couch. Once I'm asleep...who cares if they do it....I won't know cause I'm asleep.
Most of the women I been with didn't do that. Sometimes they might have a cold and cough at night and if it's too bad, I'll sleep on the couch. Once I'm asleep...who cares if they do it....I won't know cause I'm asleep.
What is a good couples costume for a lifestyles of the rich and famous themed party?
My boyfriend has brown hair and is white and im brunette and hispanic. we want something that will be easily recognizable alsoWhat is a good couples costume for a lifestyles of the rich and famous themed party?
Hospital gowns with ';Drug Rehab Ward'; written on them.good makeup
Hospital gowns with ';Drug Rehab Ward'; written on them.
How Come I See More Hispanic/Black Interracial Couples Than I Do Hispanic/White Interracial Couples ?
Which means that the whole thing about Hispanics finding European features and fairer skin to be more attractive than African features and darker skin is pretty much a myth.
Even in porn you see a lot more Hispanic women having sex with Black men than Hispanic women having sex with White men.How Come I See More Hispanic/Black Interracial Couples Than I Do Hispanic/White Interracial Couples ?
You've been watching too much porn. Get out more and you'll answer your own question.How Come I See More Hispanic/Black Interracial Couples Than I Do Hispanic/White Interracial Couples ?
It depends, usually the hispanics in the caribbean have black mixtures and its logical if they like someone black. but the hispanics in the main land like Mexico, central and south america are usually native american and european mixures which is why they intend to like whites instead of black.
haha wow nice porn referance! but im half black half latina nd idk.. i think its more of your area. like im 12 and in my school there is more latina ppl going out with black guys than latina %26amp; white.... idk it really depeneds on where you live
I see many more hispanics with whites than hispanics with blacks. Porn is actors that need to make money so I wouldn't base any thing on that.
I think it depends on what type of hispanic it is. I see more mexicans with white people, but more puerto ricans with black people.
lmao @ porn reference.
actually I see more latinas with white guys.
In South American countries, they like the European features.. and those are most Hispanics.
i see hispanic/white moar
It depends on where you live.
Depends on where you go honey
probably where you live. I've noticed that too. (not the porn part though! lol.)
Even in porn you see a lot more Hispanic women having sex with Black men than Hispanic women having sex with White men.How Come I See More Hispanic/Black Interracial Couples Than I Do Hispanic/White Interracial Couples ?
You've been watching too much porn. Get out more and you'll answer your own question.How Come I See More Hispanic/Black Interracial Couples Than I Do Hispanic/White Interracial Couples ?
It depends, usually the hispanics in the caribbean have black mixtures and its logical if they like someone black. but the hispanics in the main land like Mexico, central and south america are usually native american and european mixures which is why they intend to like whites instead of black.
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haha wow nice porn referance! but im half black half latina nd idk.. i think its more of your area. like im 12 and in my school there is more latina ppl going out with black guys than latina %26amp; white.... idk it really depeneds on where you live
I see many more hispanics with whites than hispanics with blacks. Porn is actors that need to make money so I wouldn't base any thing on that.
I think it depends on what type of hispanic it is. I see more mexicans with white people, but more puerto ricans with black people.
lmao @ porn reference.
actually I see more latinas with white guys.
In South American countries, they like the European features.. and those are most Hispanics.
i see hispanic/white moar
It depends on where you live.
Depends on where you go honey
probably where you live. I've noticed that too. (not the porn part though! lol.)
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