I encourage you to read this response by Andrew Sullivan to New York Times columnist Ross Douthat’s essay on heterosexual monogamy. (And if you want some background about my own views, I’ve posted before about monogamy.) I’ve long agreed with Sullivan that supporting gay/lesbian couples who marry is a powerful way to encourage monogamy (and, better yet, overall relationship health) for all couples. Ross Douthat is one of a dwindling number of thoughtful, moderate-conservative voices in our public discourse, and his essay is interesting. But Sullivan identifies the flaws in Douthat’s arguments, all the while showing the reader (through the wedding-day photos of him, his husband, and their family) what a happy, committed relationship looks like. It’s well worth a read!

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