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Same-Sex Couples Just as Committed as Heterosexual Counterparts
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The researchers did find that same-sex couples not in civil unions were more likely to end their relationships than same-sex couples in civil unions or married heterosexual couples. This suggests that protections offered by a legalized relationship may have an impact on same-sex couples, said the researchers, who plan to examine that question in future research.
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The American Psychological Association discusses gay, lesbian and bisexual issues.
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Last updated 1/22/2008
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SOURCE: American Psychological Association, news release, Jan. 22, 2008
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