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How to Be a Gay Lady - Manners for the Modern Lesbian

How to Be a Gay Lady – Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Sixteen
How to Be a Gay Lady – Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Sixteen
by
Ruth Callander
, Feb 11, 2011

What to do when your gay lady friend falls in love — with a dude.

How to Be a Gay Lady – Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Fifteen
How to Be a Gay Lady – Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Fifteen
by
Ruth Callander
, Jan 21, 2011
She's super, except for those shoes-friends-musical tastes-extra pounds-awful jeans-values? This week: The Fixer-upper.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Fourteen
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Fourteen
by
Ruth Callander
, Jan 7, 2011

Wherefore art thou, partner-love-of-my-loins-ladyfriend? I didn't give you permission to go anywhere without me. This month: How to have a delightful long distance relationship.

How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Thirteen
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Thirteen
by
Ruth Callander
, Dec 10, 2010
Some simple pointers to get you through the holidays with your romantic and familial relationships intact.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Twelve
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Twelve
by
Ruth Callander
, Nov 19, 2010
Dude, she has actual horns! How to politely let your friend know that her new girlfriend is evil.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Eleven
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Eleven
by
Ruth Callander
, Nov 5, 2010
Everything you need to know about how to navigate the tempestuous waters of online communities.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Ten
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Ten
by
Ruth Callander
, Oct 15, 2010
Have you fallen in love with your straight best friend? Of course you have. Here's what to do.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Nine
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Nine
by
Ruth Callander
, Oct 1, 2010
A comprehensive guide to gay lady etiquette in the workplace.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Eight
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Eight
by
Ruth Callander
, Sep 17, 2010
Gay lady friendships: Negotiating the pitfalls. Hang onto your ever-present hats my lovelies, it’s going to be a messy and complicated ride.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Seven
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Seven
by
Ruth Callander
, Aug 27, 2010
A proper gay lady knows that sharing is caring. Thanks to modern conveniences like Facebook, over-sharing is now as easy as twirling a parasol.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Six
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Six
by
Ruth Callander
, Aug 13, 2010
What if you frickin’ hate pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? Negotiating the world of online dating.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Five
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Five
by
Ruth Callander
, Jul 30, 2010
When two become one - Relationship Etiquette.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Four
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Four
by
Ruth Callander
, Jul 16, 2010
How to ask another gay lady out with subtlety and grace.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Three
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Three
by
Ruth Callander
, Jul 2, 2010
Four different ways you could come out to family and friends.
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Two
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson Two
by
Ruth Callander
, Jun 11, 2010
How to deal with rude people who ask who the "man" of the relationship is and if they "can watch."
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson One
How to Be a Gay Lady — Manners for the Modern Lesbian: Lesson One
by
Ruth Callander
, May 28, 2010
In our new etiquette column, we discuss how to conduct oneself in a lesbian bar.