The Other Half by Bond Touch
Ring of Fear: a coming out journey
Coming out of the closet can be difficult. Some of us even repress a lot of emotions, live a lie, or even live a double life (and I don’t mean...
Emotional intimacy in a time of physical distancing
2021, the year that sorely lacked in human connection, was brightened by innovative technologies meant to draw emotional intimacy in a time of physical distancing. As a physically disabled woman,...
Dear Toxic Crush: an open letter to the boyfriends I never had.
I used to enjoy romanticizing those around me. All it took was a single glimpse, catching someone’s eye, and I would feel connected. Bonded with your universe. I would create...
If Your Relationship Feels Boring, That Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Working
There’s one not-so-sexy fact about relationships that no one seems to talk about: eventually, it’s bound to get boring. If you think about it, you’ll inevitably feel comfortable with someone...
“Who wears the pants?” Breaking gender roles in same-sex relationships
The embodiment of gender roles in same-sex couples can be traced back to the age-old idea that a relationship should be between a man and a woman. But in a world where words like "man" and "woman" are giving way to fluidity, how does this polarization of what's expected from certain genders extend to our relationships?
Dating inside the closet. Is love an open door?
So, are you dating inside the closet? Has your partner not come out yet? Maybe they're totally in, maybe they're only there partially. Should you do anything? Can you do...
Getting Married During a Pandemic: we tied the knot ourselves
My husband and I decided to tie the knot in August of 2020, when group meet-ups were restricted and a partial lockdown was enforced due to COVID-19. Getting married during...
Bridging a Cultural Distance
Because my now husband is German and I am American, we met at a cultural distance. After living in a country that was foreign to us both, then visiting Germany...
To Every Touch, There is a Meaning:
Our personal codes make sending touches more fun and useful Me and my boyfriend, Francisco, have been Bonditos since July 2019. When we bought our Bond Touch bracelets - being...
I came out 10 years ago. What challenges will we face in the next 10?
In 2011, Harry Potter defeated the Dark Lord, Rebecca Black released “Friday” and for some reason, we were obsessed with an 8-bit cat shooting rainbows out of his butt (which...
My mom started online dating, and she doesn’t know how to text
Flirting over text with your potential online matches When my mom asked me to help her set up an online dating profile, I was surprisingly thrilled! Most people would think...
Radical Honesty: our recipe for a happier relationship
There’s no doubt that a couple that is honest about their sexuality often has a happier relationship. After all, incompatible sexualities make it hard for relationships to survive. But when...
