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May 5, 2014
Meet our May Couple of the Month, Kordale and Kaleb. You may remember these two after they sent social media into a frenzy by simply capturing a family routine moment and posting it on instagram (pic below). The pic quickly went viral and sent supporters and critics like into an uproar. Kordale and Kaleb have been together for over three years and recently got engaged on Valentine’s day of this year. We salute these guys for helping to change the way mainstream society views black gay men by letting us take a peek into their lives as a family with two black gay parents. Congrats Kordale & Kaleb for being LoveWorks Couple of the month!
1. When faced with conflict, how do you typically handle it?
This really depends on the type of conflict that we are faced with. We are like most couples; we have problems just like everyone else. Typically, we have learned to sit down with one another and talk as adults while being considerate of each other and the feelings we possess. If that does not work, we have plenty of space in our house for us to give each other space.
2. What do you think is the most important aspect of your relationship that keeps you together?
The most important aspect of our relationship is love AND friendship. Truthfully I cannot go without saying that we are best friends. Our relationship is built off of us being best friends who so happen to be deeply in love with one another.
3. What advice would you give to a new couple?
Any advice given to a new couple would be to simply persevere through it all! If you and your partner have the same goals with the desire to accomplish them together; make it happen! People will say and do a lot of things to see the happiness you two have demolish, rising above it all and keeping faith in your partner is a must.
4. What would you say is the most challenging part of your relationship? How do you overcome it?
The most challenging part of our relationship as of lately has been effective communication. With this said, we have recently learned how to respect one another as lovers while being considerate of the other. We have learned to keep our voices calm and pulling one another aside to address any issue that way it is conveyed in a respectful manor. Now, no one is perfect and that should be something you have to be aware of.
However, acknowledging your partner for taking ownership for his or her actions that may have been deemed wrong in your eyes is a step towards a positive resolution. I am sure this is an issue a lot of couples face but it will always be a working progress because people change over time but you want to be sure you change with them.
5. What would you say is the most rewarding part of your relationship? Why?
The most rewarding part of our relationship is simply having one another; we are a team. The two of us have always told each other what our best part of the day is, waking up and going to sleep next to the person you love.
6. In your opinion, are lesbian relationships different from their gay counterparts? If so, why? If not, why not?
We believe all relationships are different not solely due to the gender style but also to how he or she may love.
7. Why do you choose to stay in your relationship?
We choose to remain in this relationship because of the love we have for one another; as cliché as it sounds. We cannot see ourselves without one another despite whatever issues that may arise between the two of us.
8. What is your stance on gay marriage?
Our stance is on gay marriage is of course equality for all! More importantly, we as gay people should be at liberty to marry anyone with whom we choose to love. It should be a constitutional right for all states and U.S Territories to legalize gay marriage. It is inhumane to not allow people the right to love the people they choose to live their life with.
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You are fantasic people doing fantastic things! I was in a relationship for 42 years, of course had our rough spots, but it was very much worth the effort.
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