A recent University of San Diego study revealed some discoveries that demonstrate how same-sex relationships may be healthier than straight ones, according to an article by United Press International.
The study found that couples in same-sex relationships were more flexible in terms of gender roles, parenting and household responsibilities.
It also found that lesbian couples are emotionally closer than gay male couples, who, in turn, are emotionally closer than heterosexual married couples.
"It all comes down to greater equality in the relationship," Robert-Jay Green of Alliant International University's Rockway Institute said to UPI. "Research shows that lesbian and gay couples have a head start in escaping the traditional gender role divisions that make for power imbalances and dissatisfaction in many heterosexual relationships."
According to the article, the researches concluded, "heterosexual couples could learn from gay couples about sharing housework and child care, using softer communication in conflict, and having more nurturing behaviors toward one another and their children."
The study found that couples in same-sex relationships were more flexible in terms of gender roles, parenting and household responsibilities.
It also found that lesbian couples are emotionally closer than gay male couples, who, in turn, are emotionally closer than heterosexual married couples.
"It all comes down to greater equality in the relationship," Robert-Jay Green of Alliant International University's Rockway Institute said to UPI. "Research shows that lesbian and gay couples have a head start in escaping the traditional gender role divisions that make for power imbalances and dissatisfaction in many heterosexual relationships."
According to the article, the researches concluded, "heterosexual couples could learn from gay couples about sharing housework and child care, using softer communication in conflict, and having more nurturing behaviors toward one another and their children."
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