The purpose of this online study was to build our knowledge about same-gender couples. Right now, it remains unknown why gay and lesbian couples typically choose to move in together or what it means to them to live together. We also know little about what factors predict whether same-gender couples will stay together and stay happy with each other. This online survey will help us learn about how same-gender relationships develop and how same-gender partners symbolize their commitment to one another. The information we gather from this survey will be used to help inform policy and relationship education programs to help same-gender attracted individuals build and keep healthy relationships.

Enrollment for this study ended in December 2012. Participants completed follow-up surveys that finished in June 2013.

If you would like to learn more about the results of this study, feel free to browse any of the manuscripts below. We have explored factors associated with the stability of same-gender relationships, how having legal and social ceremonies may affect same-gender couples, and the links between monogamy among same-gender couples and relationship and individual wellbeing.

1) Relationship Instability in Same-Sex Romantic Relationships

2) Legal and Social Ceremonies to Formalize Same-Sex Relationships: Associations with Commitment, Social Support, and Relationship Outcomes

3) Monogamy Agreements in Male Same-Sex Couples: Associations with Relationship Quality and Individual Wellbeing