Tag: loneliness
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Open Relationships: Unlocking Erotic Energy in Long-Term Gay Love
Open relationships. Polyamory. Ethical non-monogamy. These are the gay relationship buzzwords of our time. For long-term gay couples, the spark of erotic energy often fades after around five, six, or seven years. This isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a reflection of a deeper transformation. What starts as sexual chemistry often evolves into comfort, care,…
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Gay Shame and Fear of Rejection: How a Gay Counsellor can Help
Fear of rejection is a common reason gay men seek counselling, and rightly so. No one wants to feel like he is ‘not good enough’ or ‘not as good’ as others. And feeling inferior can lead us to withdraw from the world, to escape or overcompensate. We end up making twice as much effort just…
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Growing up Gay in a Straight State
Reflecting on childhood experiences is not easy, but sometimes it makes us stronger. Homosexuality and ‘Poofters’ in the Sunshine State Even at quite a young age, I knew I was attracted to men. I realise this is not the case for every gay man, that’s just how it was for me. It felt quite natural…