Loyalty is essential in a long-term partnership. Is loyalty different for gay couples? What honest conversations and boundaries are you both talking about? In this episode my guest Jean Malpas has some excellent tips for addressing these concerns and for giving your partner the benefit of the doubt. SHOWNOTES Understanding cisgender and transgender [2:00] At what age do people start to identify with their gender? [4:00] An issue that comes up for any couple, gay or straight [8:00] What’s ok and what’s not ok in an open relationship? [11:00] What is the one essential factor in a successful relationship? [14:00] Is there a difference between gay & straight couple relationships? [15:00] Being mindful about areas of shame in relationship [21:00] What is “minority stress”? [22:00] Advice for couples who are struggling in relationship [33:00]