Open Forum: V-Day, Queerdom, and You...

Valentine's Day rolls along every year and most people love it or hate it depending on their marital status and whether they are content with their partner(s). For the heterosexual majority Valentine's Day means a possible romantic escapade and gift sharing with your partner. V-Day however can take on a whole new meaning for gay people whose love and affections are not as well embraced by society. Queer couples can either hide in their places or venture out with their lover(s).

Whether single or partnered does Valentine's Day inadvertently become an activist calendar day for you? What implications does V-Day hold over queer couples and what is its broader impact on the LGBTQ community?

Happy Valentines Day!

To all of our queer and allied readers, have a very happy Valentine's day. May your lives be enriched by love and happiness regardless of the gender you choose.

For LGBT couples, check out the Gay and Lesbian Couples Network to find groups and chapters in your state that bring together LGBT couples for networking, socializing, and political efforts.

For those of you flying solo but looking to meet your queer soulmate check out a listing of LGBT social networking/dating sites.