The world of dating can be quite complicated for the LGBTQ+ community. Here we assemble the top experts in LGBTQ+ dating to explain and simplify it all, from meeting someone new to building long-term relationships.
By: Brian Rzepczynski
Barring any significant trauma history, attachment wounds, or mental health challenges, many men have a fairly stable sense of self by the time they reach their 40s. Now... Read More »
Online Dating Tips
By: Brian Rzepczynski
Starting conversations on Match.com as a gay man requires a different approach than messaging on swipe-based apps.... Read More »
Starting conversations on Match.com as a gay man requires a different approach than messaging on swipe-based apps. Match is built for relationship seekers, which means your words matter more — and intentional communication goes a long way. Whether you're initiating the first message or... Read More »
Online Dating Tips
By: Nathan Serrato
When singles ask me which dating app I recommend, I always ask them right back, “Well, what are you looking for?”... Read More »
When singles ask me which dating app I recommend, I always ask them right back, “Well, what are you looking for?” It really depends on them. If you’re dreaming about a long-term relationship and willing to invest in the dating experience, then eharmony is about as good as it gets. It’s... Read More »
No matter how old or how experienced we are with dating, whether we've been out as gay for 20 years or two months, it somehow never gets easier to tell whether another woman likes us. Is she just friendly? Does she want to be friends? Despite how it may feel, it's not impossible to... Read More »
Let’s be real for a second — dating can be exhausting at times. And if you’re living in a small town, the options are limited, and there isn’t always an obvious solution. Swiping on the same four people over and over would leave anyone feeling discouraged. Trust me, I know. I have been... Read More »
Nothing is more frustrating and painful than when you’re moving along smoothly in your new relationship and everything seems to be going perfectly well, and then BAM! He’s gone. No word, no warning — just vanishes. Why does this happen?! The term “ghosting” is used to describe the... Read More »
So you're dating a married lesbian? Yes, it happens and more often than most people would think. I receive many emails every month from women telling me they are dating a married woman and life has become a real mess. Well, of course it has! Sometimes love just shows up and surprises us.... Read More »
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Introducing your partner to your family for the first time is a big step in the evolution of your relationship. For some, it can be an exciting time of integrating a loved one into the family mix, while for others, it can be fraught with stress and anxiety. Will my family like... Read More »
It’s safe to say that polyamory is having a moment. Wave-making articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker have talked about polyamory’s growing popularity. Plenty of people are exploring polyamory as an alternative to monogamous relationships these days, but it’s... Read More »
For all the questions I field about queer and LGBTQ+ dating — how to find a compatible partner, how to deal with homophobic family, how to meet other queer people — it's surprisingly common for people to express concern about the mechanics of dating itself. How do you ask someone... Read More »
If your dating life feels stuck, it might mean you need to rethink the time and energy you’re putting toward it. We often focus on how to meet someone and who might be a great fit. But sometimes, we neglect to make sure we have the time and mental space for romantic connections in the... Read More »
First dates are rarely anyone's favorite part of dating — they can be awkward, tedious, and hard to schedule — but they're part of the package if you ever want to progress to a transcendent third date or blissful first six months of dating. Many of my clients ask me how they can... Read More »
The dating landscape is diverse and constantly evolving. Thanks to poly culture, people are getting to experience dating the way they want with no shame. Swingers are defined as people who are married or in a long-term relationship having consensual sex with other couples or... Read More »
There’s a bit of an art to bringing up big topics during the dating process. We all know not to badmouth exes on a first date, but when do you bring up the present logistics of your divorce? You’re supposed to stay positive early on, but how do you stay cheery all the time while navigating... Read More »
When a person who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community feels like they need help in the dating department, finding expert resources that are geared toward them and their experiences is important. Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer deeply influences how a person navigates... Read More »
Some single people know they’re polyamorous, and they seek relationships with multiple people at the same time. Others open up their existing relationships or create new ones that are open from the jump, committing to one relationship while pursuing separate relationships on their... Read More »
One of my favorite episodes from “Modern Family” is the one where Cam tricks Jay into joining an all-gay bowling league. The premise in itself is comical, but what really made this episode hilarious was that Cam’s rival Martin insisted that Jay wasn’t gay because his “gaydar”... Read More »
You finally found her: your perfect lesbian girlfriend. She is easy to be around, fun, attractive, and really into you, too. You sometimes catch yourself lost in thought, reliving moments between the two of you. You love feeling the jolts of happiness when reality hits you that she’s... Read More »
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Probably one of the top goals people set to improve their lives is committing to going to the gym to focus on losing weight or building the physique of their dreams. But what if we also focused on developing dating goals to boost the likelihood of meeting compatible partners and forming... Read More »
Taking the first step is almost always the hardest part — maybe that's why first dates feel so challenging. It can be exhausting to take the risk of putting yourself out there over and over again, and it’s demoralizing to have a dull time (or get rejected). But it doesn't have to... Read More »
When you’ve been dating in the hopes of finding a long-term relationship, it can be easy to fall into patterns. You may come to take your dates to the same bar or restaurant. You ask them the same questions. You rarely get excited before each date; they’ve turned into... Read More »
