Advantages of Non-Traditional Families - Unconventional Families

Branching Out: What Real Love Looks Like

Sure, the Ozzie and Harriet model suits some of us just fine. But the female anglerfish and male saddleback tamarin have something to teach us, too.

By Amy Bloom

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Never mind about birds of a feather. These days, as long as the love is there, anyone can be in your family tree.

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