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While couples counseling research provides strategies that support a diversity of relationship configurations, little research has been conducted on the factors which contribute to the vitality of intercultural gay male relationships. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences which impact the longevity and resilience of Same Gender Loving Male Couples with at least one Black partner. The researchers conducted a qualitative research study, using an interpretive phenomenological methodology, to explore the factors of resilience within couples. Six couples (12 individuals) participated in the study, leading to three main themes: Strategies for Longevity and Growth, Community Support, and Family Relations. Discussion will include an exploration of the complexity of intercultural and interracial relationships while providing implications for counselor practice and training.

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intercultural couples same gender loving resilience couples therapy

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Interwoven: A Phenomenological Perspective on Relationship Resiliency Among Intercultural Same-Gender Loving Male Couples With One Black Partner

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