Hi,

I've never posted in this section before. In fact, I've never seen this section before tonight. (haven't been on this site in a while) but I just wanted to chime in and say I am a lesbian. I have been w/ my parther for 3.5yrs. In fact this past September we just exchanged rings.

Kat

Hi Kat, isn't the exchangement of rings just so meaningful? My partner and I did that in 2003, and we both found it so beautiful. My sweetie pulled my beautiful diamond ring out of layaway unbeknownst to me (it's almost 2 carats so we were paying for it in installments!) and surprised me with it at a surprise ceremony --- I was just so moved by all of it. I was like that cartoon character that squirts tears out of the corner of its eyes!

Sarah, it is a beautiful gesture to exchange rings. I didn't realize how much it made my relationship feel validated until we had the rings on our fingers.

Kathy

Chick party for Christmas - just what I always wanted !!

Rings are awesome - the never ending circle that represents life, love and all things eternal.

I havent had mine on in months thanks to dislocating a finger when catching a horse - now it has to be resized and I really miss it - it was the only jewelry I ever wore.

DH hasnt had his ring on in ages cause he keeps cracking the amethyst when working outside.

Oh well -
Yep he does edible.

Hi All....My partner and I have been together for 9 years. She is a Saint. We exhanged rings at sunrise on a beach in Kaui 3 years ago...We had breakfast at the Princeville Hotel and marvelled at the most incredible rainbow over Hanalei Bay. I wouldn't trade a minute of the past 9 years for all the money in the world.

After a horrible 2005, we decided that this was the year for us. We have made a plan for wellness and are dedicated to making it happen.

I love forums because my job is so incredibly boring, it gives me something to do at my desk besides eat. I'm glad to be here and hope to speak to you all frequently.

Hi Better Days!

Your committment ceremony sounds beautiful, my partner and I are going to get a cabin on a beach this spring and have a private ceremony as well.

Im sorry you had a bad year but look forward and stay strong

Hi, everyone. I'm a lesbian. I've identified as bi since my teens, and came out as a lesbian back in September or so. I'm single and happy to stay that way for awhile, but I have a very active fantasy life.

BetterDays, we have made similar plans for this year. Here's to 2006!

I have lurked on these forums off and on for a while, and recently decided to get serious (again) about weight loss. I've always been impressed with the diversity I've noticed around here, but when I saw something about a pile of lesbians, I knew this must be the place for me!

I'm 30 and my partner and I have been together 3 years. We have exchanged rings and I agree that it is validating and beautiful. We are trying to have a baby and having some trouble with that, so that gives me extra motivation to lose the weight.

Hi everyone!

I just found this site and this forum! I'm an "out" lesbian, my partner and I have been together nearly 2 years. We are both completely out to family, friends, work, etc. We are planning on having a commitment ceremony, we both wear sapphire and diamond engagment rings. We registered with the state as domestic partners in September!

We have decided not have pursue pregnancy to build our family but instead to adopt from the foster care system. Many of our friends have already done this very successfully. I would love to be pregnant, but given my history of PCOS and Endo it's unlikely. Shelley has no desire to be pregnant herself, especially at 40!

Count me in!

I'm a lesbian and have been with my girlfriend for a year and a half. We have no kids but we do have two crazy little dogs.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello to everyone else!

Been lookin' through this forum trying to find the "queers" on here cuz we all know "we're out there".

*jumpin' right in*

I'd say genderqueer is the label I prefer. Can't help but be "out". I currently live in San Francisco (surprise, surprise!) with my grrl and our 2 mutt babies...

Good to see some queer/lesbian presence on here.

Peace.
Chubmeister

Welcome Chubmeister! In my experience, this has been a fabulous supportive board -- and not just Alternachicks. I must admit that I need to drop in here at Alternachicks just to remind myself that there are people here other than mainstream bible following PTA soccer moms, but I have NEVER experienced anything except kindness and a warm welcome from the people in the other areas of 3FC.

We are all in this together! Welcome.

I consider my self bisexual and very fluid in my sexuality.. I have been in lt relationships with both females and males. Right now I am working on a 4 year relationship with my bf.. We are engaged. I have never had a three some because of my jelousy and control issues (hey least I am honest.) But in high school I mostly dated girls. I love when people are open minded instead of being intolerant.. I had to really get on to some people in my human sexuality class because they were saying stuff like" I dont hate homosexuals I just do not agree with their lifestyle." I told them that is the same thing.. Just more pansy...

Hello,
I'm not a lesbian, but I am a gay guy
<3
Mike

To all...
Devils...
Angels...
Flamers...
Queens...
Fairies...
Butches...
Femmes...
Tough Guys...

!!!

Of course, all the above are endearments! I mean, darlin', I spent Pride 2000 in SAN FRANCISCO!