known. And with this knowing comes the security and peace of mind that somewhere there is another human being who thinks of you as you think of him, whose concern for you is greater than for himself, who loves and is loved in return.

I think it no exaggeration to state that the more problems and difficulties faced and defeated by the partners during, say, the first five years, the greater the likelihood of the partnership enduring through the years ahead.

Those of us who have been so fortunate in our search for a partner are well aware of the truth of these statements. We see the proof in the form of tangible possessions; we feel the truth in the peace of mind that

must come with mutual love, faith and trust. But we also realize that no amount of talking can convince those who do not already possess the sincere desire for this way of life. To those others, exchange of the bars, parties and "having a ball" for a permanent partnership is indeed a sorry trade. Again, I emphasize, that this article is neither an attempt to "convert" or a criticism of the "single homosexual."

As I have written before, if you are able to accept yourselves completely and without shame or regret as homosexuals and you are mutually determined to stay together in the face of any and all opposition from whatever source how then can the partnership fail to succeed?

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