So how many of you gays and lesbians are in long term relationships then?

Question

I want to see who has more staying power, then i might change my views on gay marriage.

I dont think most homosexual men would stay together for more than a few weeks, maybe months at the outside. So what is the point of wanting gay marriage?

Answer 1

My partner and I have been together for 25 years, as of tomorrow.

Answer 2

I will admit that I'm not, although I had been before.



A gay couple I know has been together for more than 47 years (when I left. If they're both still alive, it's been 53 years).



My ex-boss has been with his partner for 27 years. A close friend of mine has been with his partner for 19 years.



I know a lesbian couple who have been together for 15 years.



These are just the ones I can think of at the moment. And how long does the average straight marriage last nowadays again?

Answer 3

3 years in November. It isn't a matter of longevity of the relationship. There are plenty of straight marriages that don't last more than a few months. Take for instance Brittney Spears and Jason Alexander. There's also Renee Zelwegger and Kenny Chesney. The point of gay marriage is that the Constitution guarantees ALL Americans the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...not just some of them. By not allowing certain groups of Americans (gays) the right to be "happy", not to mention enjoying the tax and employee benefits that straight people enjoy.

Answer 4

Dave and I met on August 24, 1970, so we've been together 37 years. We tried to marry in Portland, Oregon in 2004, but had our marriage yanked out from under us. We hope that we can marry legally in Washington within the next couple of years, and that that one will stick.



Shooting for 50 years as we enter our 70's.

Answer 5

My current relationship is five years as of this week.

I have a pair of lesbian friends that have been together for over 55 years.



I guess you may have assumed wrong, or perhaps you just didn't talk to any LGBT people in relationships.



However, this shouldn't change anyone's view on granting the same rights to marriage to all US citizens, like the US Constitution is supposed to guarantee. Anyone who supports the Constitution should support equal marriage rights.

Answer 6

12 years

Answer 7

You are wrong as there are many stable gay relationships, I've been with my partner for nearly 7 years



Straights have marriages that fall apart all the time yet no-one questions thier suitability for marriage

Answer 8

My partner and I have been together for 1 1/2 years. She and I live in CT where civill unions are legal. We had a civil unnion in May of this year.

Answer 9

Over seven years here, not that it should make any difference.

Marriage isn't made "better" by forcing people who can't get along to remain married and it isn't improved just because a particular "type" of couple stays together longer than another.

Marriage should be available for any legal adult who chooses to marry. Period.

Answer 10

I'm only 24 and my partner and I have been together for 3 years. I have straight friends that have already married and divorced in the time we've been together.

Answer 11

I am currently single. When I was with my ex we were members of a gay couples group....we'd have dinners together and stuff.



In the group there was a couple with 50 years together, one year 3 couples all celebrated their 35th anniversary.



We were with the group on our 7th anniversary and we were still the newest couple in the group.



Couples groups like this exist all over the US.

Answer 12

I've been with my partner for 12 year now. Longer than most straight marriages.

Answer 13

Well pal...looks like you need to change your views....or don't. Personally I could care less what YOU think of gay marriage. It's the politicians I'm concerned about.





And yes, how long have you been hog-tied?

Answer 14

My previous marriage (to another man) was 19 yrs. I would still be going on if he hadn't developed a drug habit and left on his own. My present marriage is 5 yrs going on forever.

Answer 15

I have been with my guy for 27 years! However, we don't support gay marriage! Why imitate a failed institution?

Answer 16

to prove you wrong



4 years together april '08

married 1 year 10/7/07

Answer 17

I have been with my boyfriend for nearly two years... we have yet to have a disagreement.. we treat each other with more respect and love than i see in most str8 relationships... he is my soulmate and i couldn't imagine my life without him... I have finally found true, lasting, wonderful blissful love... and yes we live together... and share eevrything.. it's not "dating" for two years...

Answer 18

5 years since 2002. Met him online, he's from Norway. I am planning to engage him very soon.

Answer 19

With the same dude for 3 years and counting ...

Answer 20

River and Truck have been together for longer than anyone I know. Rose P as well, before her love passed.

Answer 21

6yrs. here for us. we live in a quite super city and there is one "gay church", MCC. exterior of church there are basically bars to socialise. maximum cases we live living house or do exciting issues mutually. it is tough in specific circumstances by way of fact going to a action picture it is no longer that socially suited to hold arms or snuggle up. We manage regardless of the shown fact that. Staying mutually takes artwork on the two factors. It takes endurance, forgiveness, information and all different issues that require you to humble your self for somebody else. on the beginning up of our courting my Grandma gave us a splash humorous advice. She stated in case you are able to post a christmas tree (or carry mutually any piece of fixtures) and not choose to wring her neck, then you definately may additionally make it by way of something. :) better of success to you!

Answer 22

Me and My Baby 3 Years and Still Happy!!!!

Answer 23

Joe and I met on Halloween day 1989 and had our first date 31 Dec of that same year - we have been togther ever since.



BTW I notice you did not post your informaiton...how is your love life?????

Answer 24

Me 10 years and counting!

Answer 25

i know gay people who have ben together for 25 plus years.



yeah arron - how IS your love life?

Answer 26

9 years...one child and another on the way...and counting...still love her as much as i did when we first met if not more!

Answer 27

Going on a year and a half now and going STRONG!!!

Answer 28

14 yrs and going strong....looking forward to the 25th....I love silver!!