Homecoming: Black Same-Gender-Loving Male Couples Navigating Family Matters

Abstract

This narrative inquiry utilizes a Quare theory framework to explore the stories of Black same-gender-loving (SGL) male romantic couples and how they reconcile family matters. In this study, “family matters” is a double entendre, that is, highlighting the importance of family bond and ongoing familial conflicts that impact intimate relationships. The findings and implications of this study support counseling professionals with tools to work with Black SGL couples and families.