The question of whether or not to marry your lesbian life partner is one lesbian couples will be asking themselves in the days, months and years ahead.  Whether you live in a U.S. State like California or Massachusetts or a country like Canada where the option of gay marriage is already there or you live in a state where ‘relationship recognition’ elements for gay and lesbian couples (like Maryland, where the governor just signed a law giving same sex couples some ‘domestic partnership’ rights), NOW is the time to start considering your vision when it comes to marriage BEFORE  you do it, particularly when it comes to the financial aspects of legal marriage.

And, in true Coach Sappho style, we say that all of us need to consider checking in to see how ’balanced’ our heads and hearts are when it comes to love and money.  Yes, of course ‘wedded bliss’ is Coach Sappho’s favorite romantic ideal, however it ‘pays’ (literally) to do your homework before you jump in to any relationship that includes long term legal effects.

Today I came across a very basic article looking at the issue…

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Happy Memorial Day!  Don’t forget to pause at 3pm tomorrow (Monday, May 26, 2008) to reflect upon and feel gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we take for granted …

Well, it’s been much too long since my last post.  I wish I could say it was because I was vacationing somewhere exotic, but I think I have a valid excuse so I hope you will forgive me.  In case you didn’t know, I’ve been busy launching Coach Sappho’s new website and, Coach Sappho’s new blog!  Very exciting and, alot of work!!!  I want to thank everyone who is working with me on the new site/look, etc., especially Tonya (yeah!) and I want to thank you for your patience while the dust settles!

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