My wife and I used to get so sick of telling the story of how we met. Honestly, I think everyone else got sick of it, too. I wrote about it. A lot. We talked about it on a Reddit AMA. We shared it on TV. It got … repetitive. But I noticed something as we got older; Our little love stories got lost in the daily minutia. Nobody was asking any more.
And now, our own government wants to erase our stories. They want to silence our queer communities, and erase our trans brothers and sisters. Rising up against that is not easy. In fact, for many Americans, an act of resistance can make them a target. So how can we resist in a positive way? We can tell our stories.
My own love story began twenty years ago. I feel old admitting that. But if I have the good fortune to grow old, then I’m grateful to be doing that with my wife, Sam. As we face all of life’s little obstacles, including raising two boys, I am grateful for her sense of adventure and for the way she puts her family first. I’ll be honest, sometimes I forget how fortunate I am to have been loved by her for my entire adult life. Romance can get lost in the details on a busy Tuesday when there’s laundry to fold and school lunches to make, on top of work and bills and appointments, but as time slips by I try to remember that this is the life I dreamed of. Even the neverending laundry means that I have love in my life, and people to care for.
Today I’d like to share some queer love stories with you.
I asked Erica, our Pink Robin CEO, to tell me what she loves most about her love story:
What I love about my love… is that after almost 15 years, living in 8 different places, I have always looked forward to coming home. Whether we stay up and chat over wine, or we sit in perfectly comfortable silence, I’m the most me when I’m with her … What I love about my love… is the happy tug I feel to place her hand on my heart, and mine on hers, and smirk and blink at each other like content little cats, knowing that no matter where we are, I’m always home with her.
Meet Sarah and Chris. Wow, they love to gush about each other. “What do I love about my trans husband?” Sarah asks. “Everything. Absolutely everything.” Raising two young sons together in Arizona, this couple has been through it all.
“If there is anything that I’d really like people to understand about my trans husband and our relationship, it’s that he is just my husband, not my trans husband,” Sarah tells me. “He’s just dad, not trans dad. People would be surprised at how boring and regular our life truly is.” Boring and regular when raising two kids? That’s the dream for many of us. Sarah describes Chris as a “level-headed voice of reason,” and did she mention that he can make or build just about anything?
Chris reached out to me separately, and if I wasn’t already feeling emotional over these two, his words:
“This year marks 10 years of marriage and 14 incredible years together with Sarah—the woman who has loved me through every chapter of my life. She knew me before my transition from female to male, and her unwavering support has been the foundation of my strength. Through every twist and turn, every season of change, and the countless moments of uncertainty, she has been the steady light that guides me. In today’s world, where the weight of political and social challenges feels heavier than ever—especially for trans people—Sarah remains the calm in my storm, the anchor that keeps me grounded.”
Chris acknowledges that navigating life as a transgender man hasn’t always been easy. “The cycles of self-discovery, acceptance, and advocacy are ongoing, especially when raising a family in a world that can often feel hostile to who I am,” he explains. But through it all, Sarah’s love has never wavered. “I look forward to all the beautiful years still ahead of us, knowing that whatever comes our way, we’ll face it together.”
I don’t know about you, but I really needed this reminder of everyday romance.
Ren and Candice are, in Ren’s words, a “a trans man and pan lady couple,” and Ren had this to say about their relationship:
We could spend hours telling you about trips we’ve taken or big milestones we’ve shared. But the most joyful part of our relationship is our gentle, consistent devotion to one another. It’s slow dancing in the kitchen while making dinner. It’s watering our plants. It’s laughing over the silliest things until we can’t breathe. It’s holding each other with tight reassurance when the world falls apart.
Finally, we’ve got queer couple Cameron and Aubrey. They met on dating apps, not once, but twice! On two different apps! They even had a friend in common. When they matched for a second time, they started messaging each other. Not long after that, Aubrey and Cam went on their first date. As Cam explains, they “sat under the stars on Humarock Beach, talking for hours. And the rest is history!”
Hey there. Laura Leigh here. I’m a wife, writer, mama, small business owner, podcast host, and the Head of Content here at Pink Robin.
I love supporting the queer community and bringing shared experiences to life.
If you have a story to tell, I’m here for it.
la********@pi***********.com
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