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Where to Go to Meet Quality Gay Men
“Where do I go to meet quality gay men?” is a question I hear a lot from single guys aspiring to meet their Mr. Right. After a long dry spell of being on the solo circuit, or even experiencing a...
Gay Men and Commitment: Being Monogamous Isn’t Monotonous
You know that feeling of love at first sight? You see him. He sees you. And, in that moment, your whole world slows down. He smiles and you feel a jolt of lightning surge through your bones. You have...
Should You Have Sex on the First Date?
Another common gay dating dilemma revolves around whether to have sex on the first date or not. This has often been a controversial subject among gay men, with opinions being split right down the...
My Perfect Gay Boyfriend
Without a strategic plan in place, dating can be an overwhelming experience. Feeling like a “fish out of water,” many gay men may flounder in their efforts to try and find a compatible dating...
Dating on the Right Side of the Closet Door
I think most gay men would agree with me one of the biggest dating challenges unique to our people is the whole riddle of the “closet.” Some guys are in it, and some guys aren’t. Some men kind...
Dating a Player
We’ve all been there, some many times, when we’ve met a guy and we think they’re “The One.” They tell us all the things we want to hear. He has a reputation. Our friends try to...
How to End a Date Early and Politely
I’ll start this with a story from my dating past. I was chatted up online by a witty, charming chap. We spoke on the phone and arranged to meet for date. Now my normal dating strategy was to meet...
What to Do After Your First Date Goes Well
For once, the guy has lived up to expectations. He was charming. You found him attractive. You even laughed out loud together. You want to see him again. The fact your first date went well is good...
Gay Dating and Grindr
Recently people have been asking me about Grindr a lot — there’s some controversy surrounding this iPhone app that GPS locates other interested gays. Well, as it happens, I wore my Grindr T-shirt...
Coping with “He Didn’t Call Me Back” Blues
You know the scenario. You go out on a first date with that incredible guy who seems like he meets all your criteria for good boyfriend material and you both seemingly had a great time. You maybe even...
Ending a Relationship
You’ve come to the end of the road. You’ve dated, muttered sweet nothings into each other’s ears and sketched out the possibilities for a future together. Now your vision for the future does...
Staying Friends with an Ex
I often get letters from men asking how to go about maintaining a friendship with an ex-partner after they’ve broken up, and this is no easy endeavor. But it is possible! In fact, this scenario is...
3 Christmas Gifts for a New Date
OK, you’ve met a guy who’s lovely and charming. You’re spending a lot of time together, but it’s only been a few weeks (or even a few months). You’re a long way from getting down on bended...
6 Dating Mistakes Gay Men Make
Dating mistakes are not unique to gay men. They are common across every gender and whatever sexual agenda you are coming from. We’ve all had the Homer Simpson “Doh” moment when you just slap...
10 Keys to Boosting Your “Sexiness Factor” in the Gay Dating World: Part 1
Dating can be an elusive activity, particularly in the gay community where no roadmap was offered to us during our socialization as kids on how to negotiate man-to-man intimate relationships. Left to...
5 Best Gay Bars in NYC
NYC is well known as a mecca for gay men, and with good reason. Your average Manhattan or Brooklyn establishment features a decidedly mixed gay/straight crowd, and NYC continues to provide a home for...
Where to Meet Gay Men
All single people spend an inordinate amount of time wondering where they’re going to meet attractive, eligible members of their preferred sex. But on the surface, this question seems a little...
How to Get a Gay Guy to Like You
When you meet a new guy you find really attractive, it’s natural to find yourself simultaneously excited and terrified. Meeting an attractive guy can make you feel like you’re on top of the world,...
