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Couple With Heart: Man, Man
KUH-puhl with hahrt: man, man
Definitions
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Relationships ยท Romance
Common
Represents a romantic relationship between two men, symbolizing love, commitment, and affection. Used to express same-sex male partnerships, relationships, or marriages.
Often used to celebrate relationships, anniversaries, engagements, or weddings between men. Also used in LGBTQ+ pride contexts.
Just celebrated our 5th anniversary! ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ So grateful for every moment together.
Instagram caption
Finally tied the knot today ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us!
Facebook post
Happy Pride Month to all the ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ couples out there staying strong despite the challenges.
Twitter post
Part of the inclusive emoji set introduced to represent diverse relationships and family structures. Significant for LGBTQ+ representation in digital communication.
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Identity ยท Representation
Common
Used as a symbol of LGBTQ+ identity and representation, particularly for gay men. Appears in contexts related to pride, visibility, and community solidarity.
Often included in profile descriptions, usernames, or bios to indicate identity or allyship. Used in advocacy contexts.
Proud dad, husband ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ, coffee enthusiast, and tech professional.
Social media bio
Our organization supports ๐จโโค๏ธโ๐จ couples facing housing discrimination. Know your rights!
Advocacy tweet
Represents a milestone in digital inclusion, allowing same-sex couples to express their relationships with the same visual language as opposite-sex couples.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Introduction as part of Unicode 7.0, representing a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in digital communication.
Growing advocacy for inclusive emoji representations of diverse relationships.
2015
Usage surged following the US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Obergefell v. Hodges decision created celebratory context for the emoji.
2017
Adoption increased in Australia following the postal survey and legalization of same-sex marriage.
Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey and subsequent legislation.
2020
Usage expanded beyond romantic contexts to symbolize solidarity during virtual Pride events.
COVID-19 pandemic shifted Pride celebrations online, increasing digital symbolism.
Cultural Context
Represents a significant milestone in digital inclusion, introduced after advocacy for more diverse relationship representations in emoji sets.
Serves both personal and political functionsโexpressing individual relationships while also asserting visibility for a historically marginalized group.
Usage patterns often reflect regional legal status of same-sex relationships, with higher visibility in areas with legal recognition of same-sex partnerships.
Part of the ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence emojis that combine multiple Unicode characters to create new representations of diverse relationships.
Often functions as a visual identity marker in digital profiles and bios, serving as shorthand for sexual orientation or relationship status.
Regional Variations
Australia
Gained significant usage following the 2017 Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey and subsequent legalization.
United Kingdom
Commonly used to celebrate civil partnerships and marriages, which have been legal since 2005 and 2014 respectively.
United States
Widely used across social media platforms, particularly during Pride Month (June) and for relationship milestones.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used more selectively for significant announcements or in supportive contexts. Less likely to use in casual conversation.
Gen_Z: Used casually and frequently, often in playful contexts beyond literal relationships. Sometimes used ironically between friends to express close friendship.
Older: Limited usage, primarily for formal announcements or solidarity statements. More likely to use text descriptions than emoji combinations.
Millennials: Commonly used to mark relationship milestones on social media and in dating app profiles. Strong association with marriage equality movements.
Common Combinations
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Engagement or marriage between two men, often announcing a proposal or wedding.
Celebrates relationship milestones, particularly in regions where same-sex marriage is legal.
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Gay male couple with pride flag, representing LGBTQ+ identity and community celebration.
Common during Pride Month and advocacy contexts, symbolizing both relationship and community identity.
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Gay male couple with family, representing same-sex parents with children.
Used to represent family structures with same-sex male parents, highlighting family diversity.
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Celebrating a relationship milestone or achievement between two men.
Used for anniversaries, relationship announcements, or other celebratory moments.
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Solidarity with gay male couples, often in advocacy or support contexts.
Used when discussing LGBTQ+ rights, challenges faced by same-sex couples, or allyship.
Related Emojis
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Represents the family extension of a male couple relationship
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More intimate version showing two men kissing
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Female equivalent representing lesbian couples
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Male couple with daughter, extension of family representation
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Pride flag often used alongside couple emojis in LGBTQ+ contexts