Your next-door neighbors are two gay men who have been cohabiting for many years. Given your understanding of the research on gay couples, which of the following statements likely describes your neighbors?
A. Their relationship is very different from relationships among heterosexual couples.
B. They receive less support from family than do heterosexual couples.
C. They are more negative and hostile in the face of conflict, and use more controlling behaviors than do heterosexual couples.
D. They are less comfortable with closeness than are heterosexual couples.
Answer: B
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