I have been married for a very long time now, and can share with you that I am more in love today than I was the day I married him. Love is extraordinary, and I have come to learn that longevity in marriage and real commitment are not the norm among heterosexual couples. So I understand that my love story is extraordinary. 

I could not imagine my children not having the same experience in love. It is, after all, the one true thing every living being -- especially the human kind -- seeks out. We all want it. We sing about it. We write about it. We live for it. Unconditional, absolutely dedicated L O V E. This kind of love encapsulates the idea that marriage is the ultimate commitment and partnership, and promises a life enduring all, for better or worse, rich or poor, healthy or sick, side by side until the end of time as we know it.

By Jessica Arent, Feature Author

Raised in San Francisco, California, Jessica Arent views everything and everyone as “normal.” For her, there have never been boundaries nor obstacles. Travelling the world is Jessica’s passion, as she believes that the experiences of cultural immersion and adventure broaden our perspective of ourselves and the community around us, and further educate us in tolerance and an understanding that we are not all the same -- rather, we are an extraordinary, intertwined tapestry of differences and vibrant colors to be explored and experienced. Jessica has sought out opportunities throughout her career which have continued this journey in understanding, broadened her horizons, and strengthened her resolve and her character.

The mother of an OUT gay teen, Jessica advocates for equality with a force to be reckoned with, believing that we are all created equal, all entitled to live our lives fully and completely without bias or restraint, and every human being has the primal right to love and be loved in matrimony and union, if we so choose. A die-hard romantic herself, she is passionate about opening doors to a brave new world of romantic adventure and exploration. Writing about the places she has been, and the places you will go, allows her to leave her own indelible mark on the world, and make a difference in every extraordinary life she touches through her articles.

Jessica is CEO of PROMESA, LLC with GAY WEDDING MEXICO <http://www.gayweddingmexico.com> and a welcomed contributor to 10,000 Couples' section called Romantic Getaways for Same Gender Couples.