In this insightful episode, Diane interviews Olivia, a warranted family therapist, about her dissertation on the lived experiences of same-sex couples and how societal factors such as religion and being an island nation affect these relationships.

We talk about the challenges same-sex couples face, including public affection, assumptions by straight people, and religious barriers. Olivia shares findings from her interviews on topics like marriage, household roles, and societal acceptance, concluding that while relationships are fundamentally similar regardless of sexual orientation, same-sex couples face additional societal layers and pressures.

This episode was recording in June 2023 while Olivia was concluding her studies. The participants mentioned took part in a controlled qualitative study and shall remain anonymous.