Emanation

The Atlantic recently published a fascinating article exploring same-sex unions – how they are often happier and more democratic than heterosexual ones – and what heterosexual couples might learn from them.

Due to a number of factors, same-sex couples are illustrative of what Gen Duo is all about. This is primarily because those relationships don’t typically rely on preconceived gender roles and stereotypes. Instead, household duties, purchase influence, parenting, and so on, are more subject to discussions rather than easily assumed, entrenched behaviors.

There are a few studies worth noting that the article calls out:

• In American Couples: Money, Work, Sex, the authors explore how same-sex couples fight. It is typically a much fairer conversation than heterosexual couples.
• In a Vermont-based study done in 2000, it’s shown that same-sex couples are more likely to divide household chores evenly.
• In a new article in Child Development, we see that same-sex couples are happier, more compatible and intimate.

As we continue to grow the Gen Duo panel, this will continue to be a line of inquiry: What percent of Gen Duo couples are same-sex?