I was asked to be on the show with my wife Rebecca. The producer Amanda was totally lovely and very understanding. She told me that she wanted to present a difficult situation in a positive light so that people could see and understand that a loving partnership can overcome anything.
I did say that I didn't think love was the core of acceptance but understanding. In any successful relationship you learn to and have to appreciate your partner no matter how they may change.
In my case my wife went from a lovely, fit, healthy happy woman to (essentially) a quadriplegic. I never hesitated in staying with and supporting her. When I transitioned she was equally as understanding that our lives may change but that our partnership just got stronger.
I suggested a change in the title of the series from 'Love overcomes all' to 'Facing adversity as partners overcomes all'.
Dana, feel free to share this if you like with your partner if you wish and I am happy to talk to her about our journey.
Oh and yes Elizabeth is a wonderful woman, her work with families with trans children is marvellous.
