Are relationships more successful within a same sex marriage?

In this article by PBS it is stated that the marriages of lesbians and gays have the same rates of success and failure as compared to that of straight couples. Yet the same idea applies to both same sex and heterosexual relationships, which is good communication is the key to successful relationships. However within the article it was stated that “same-sex couples tend to focus more on equality and resolve conflict more effectively than opposite-sex couples”, but this does not make their relationships more successful over all. Frankly same sex couples have a harder time emotionally than other couples because they often suffer from discrimination, bullying, and sometimes violence. Because of this they have increased stress and mental health problems. This also falls upon the children if the couple decides to have any, because they run the risk of becoming targets along with their parents.

I agree with the ideas stated in the article because I think that they are very logical. However I do think that going through emotional hardships like bullying helps to build relationships. This is because you have someone going through the same thing as you. I feel that then you have someone to express your feelings to and they can understand you and you will be each other’s support system. This is important in any relationship. I think that this builds communication skills and brings people and their partner closer together. Then you know you can get through anything. I think that within a family dynamic children of same sex couples will also grow up to me much more understand and closer to the family because they have bonded by being each other’s support system.