Sometimes the children of LGBT parents also find themselves "in the closet" about their "secret" and live their young daily lives in turmoil. Real or even perceived judgements from junior and high school classmates can be tough to deal with.

Enter Rainbow Riot, a new online magazine for the teenagers of LGBT parents.

For those of you who know me, I’m a pretty progressive liberal, a kind of peace-and-love guy, through almost every situation; I’m pro-environment, pro-equality, pro-choice, pro-open borders, pro-pretty much everything.

Typically, I have no qualms about being an advocate in these areas of life.

Since residing in China the last couple of months, however, I find myself experiencing new emotions and handling situations differently, where I forcefully silence my out-spoken “pro-hippie” mentality.

It took some time and it hasn’t been all roses, but you did find that special someone. You're settled in living together and reaping the rewards of a long-term relationship.

Unfortunately, no one is talking about the household finances. A storm is brewing and neither partner sees the thunder clouds lingering over the horizon.

Jen and Lisa have been together for about five years. Jen makes $60,000, or two-thirds of the household income, while Lisa brings in $30,000, or one-third. They split expenses equally.

SAN DIEGO - Mother's Day and Father's Day are great opportunities to spend time with your parents and remind them how much you love and appreciate them. However, if you have lost one or both of your parents, or if you are a parent and your children are not around anymore, these holidays can be very depressing and lonely.

Chronic loneliness and feelings of abandonment puts seniors at risk for dementia, according to a 2007 study from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.