Posts in category Life

“Love is love. The love you give is the love you get back from the kids. They don’t care if you’re a male/male couple, they just want to be loved.”

“We were told it was going to be very difficult for us to bring our baby home.”

The sudden diagnosis of HIV or any other condition, how unexpected or minor, can tip any of us over the point of what we call the ‘Fuck It’ factor.

The stereotype that many of us will fail to ever find a long lasting partner akin to our married heterosexual family and friends is hardly new. But how much truth is there in that, and why? Samuel Leighton-Dore pens his thoughts.

Samuel Leighton-Dore discusses the unique challenges faced by LGBTI people living with disabilities in the pursuit of sexual fulfilment and love.

Are we too submissive towards homophobic customers? Samuel Leighton-Dore reflects on his experiences in dealing with homophobia in hospitality and customer service industries.

Public displays of affection for couples in the LGBTI community have evolved into public displays of affirmation. As Samuel Leighton-Dore explains, there are many reasons why this should be celebrated and encouraged.

With our lives more public than ever before, Samuel Leighton-Dore examines why social media makes us all so afraid to fail.

Advice for married couples facing divorce is easily accessible and has featured in mainstream media for decades. But what about longterm LGBTI couples who are on the rocks? The Star Observer spoke to two lawyers in the LGBTI community to find out.

When it comes to your partner’s family embracing a same-sex relationship, could ignorance actually be bliss? Samuel Leighton-Dore explains.