The Two of Us: Affirming, Celebrating, and Symbolizing Gay and Lesbian Relationships

Title

The Two of Us: Affirming, Celebrating, and Symbolizing Gay and Lesbian Relationships

Author

Uhrig, Larry J.

Description

Satisfying gay and lesbian relationships don't just happen. They are built- built by two people who have a commitment to one another and to the idea of sharing their lives. In The Two of Us, Larry Uhrig draws from his years of counseling with gay people to give some down-to-earth advice about what makes a relationship work. Here is what you should know about: - Why it is a mistake to closely copy the symbols of a traditional marriage; - How we can create new ways of celebrating a relationship that reflect our needs as lesbians and gay men; - The five very different stages that a relationship will go through, and the potential pitfalls of each stage; - How to keep early childhood conditioning from interfering with the way we relate to our partner; - The dangers of trying to hury a relationship; - Why gay unions offer a unique challenge to traditional Judeo-Christian values.

Genre

Religious and Inspirational

Edition

First

Publication Date

1984

Page Count

140

Place of Birth

PA

Tags/Themes

christian gay people

christian gays

christianity and homosexuality

gay couples

United States

Significance

Larry Uhrig, a Methodist pastor, writes to the gay and religious couples in the 1980s seeking to form a holy union. Written long before the legalization of gay marriage, The Two of Us offers gay couples hope and advice for their futures and additionally adds critical discourse about what it means for any couple to enter into a holy union. Larry Uhrig established his own church in Washington, D.C., and partnered with local hospitals and organizations to other hospitals, clinics, and MCC churches to lead one of the first AIDS forums in the nation.

Publisher

Alyson Books

Record Creator

Emma Buehrer

ISBN

978-0932870629