Embracing a New Beginning: Moving On After a Breakup
The ending of a relationship, for whatever reason, can be one of the most painful experiences that we can go through. Having made ourselves vulnerable by opening our hearts to another and loving him to the fullest capacity almost feels spiritual; now it’s been replaced with a crushing sense of…
Gay Dating Advice: How to Handle Age Differences
Reader Question: I recently met this guy who I really like. He told me he had screwed up every other relationship in his life and didn’t want to screw this one up. He admitted that I was everything he had hoped to find in a person. I told him I…
It’s Over! ― 10 Breakup Survival Tips to Get You Through It
Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all? Lost love is never an easy thing to get over. So much energy spent investing in him, daydreaming about the future, smiling for no reason makes it’s hard to face the fact it was all…
Signs You Might Be a Sex Addict
We all love sex, especially us gay folk. Men are sexual by nature. It’s what makes our biological structure the way it is, in fact, sexual release is what keeps us grounded. But how much is too much? Sex addiction is very real and is just as serious as any…
Love At First Sight: Is It Possible?
The poets speak of love at first sight. But can you really fall in love with someone you meet once? And if you do fall in love so soon, can you trust your feelings? Will they last? Let me recap the debate that rages over this. Some say no. Love…
Reasons Why You Should Date a Shy Guy
You look up from your book at the coffee shop and become paralyzed with nervous anticipation as you see the hot guy you’ve been smitten with from afar sit down at the table across the room.He’s alone today and what a great opportunity it would be to finally approach him…
6 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with Your Boyfriend
As many as 70 million Americans may be affected by chronic sleep loss or sleep disorders. That’s a lot of sleepy people! And if you happen to be one of those annoyingly inspiringly happy people who’s found the man of his dreams, the downside can often be an even tougher time getting that all-important…
The Importance of Validation in Relationships
Over the years, I’ve had slews of couples come through my office with a variety of presenting issues that range anywhere from communication breakdowns, to sexual dysfunctions, to infidelities, to diminished passion, etc. These only name but a few, but the common denominator that appears pervasive throughout most relationship difficulties…
Gay Relationships: The Exclusivity Talk
You’ve met the guy of your dreams. You want to be exclusive, but you don’t know if he does. OK, the “exclusive” conversation can be as loaded as a double-barrel shotgun. Before you have it, consider what your definition of exclusive actually is. Are you expecting to move in together?…
Are You Dating a Player?
This article will shed some light on the profile of a “player”, provide some tips for the “ex-player” to promote successful dating relationships without letting his past destroy genuine opportunities, and suggest potential warning signs for the gay dater that might signal that the guy he’s seeing might actually be…
10 Signs He’s a Total Beast in Bed
When our man is great at sex, you don’t really need to think about it. It’s evident by the way you want him time and time again, but despite how much you know, there are definitely some big signs to tell you just how good he is. Here are just…
Gay Relationships: Is Bad Sex a Deal-breaker?
You’ve probably done it; you’re driving home late at night feeling disappointed – or worse.. Maybe you’re pounding the steering wheel and shouting at yourself. You just finished sex with someone and you’re sorry you did it. You know the bumper sticker that says that the worst day at the…