The Four Ways I Knew That My Kinky Relationship Had Become Abusive
How do you know when a turn-on becomes toxic? How do you know when a kinky relationship becomes abusive? One domestic abuse survivor reveals what happened to him: When I was younger, I always loved getting tied up by a friend. It started as boys rough-housing. And then, one day,…
Should You Spend Thanksgiving with Your New Boyfriend? Dating Advice for Your First Thanksgiving as a Couple.
With the holidays right around the corner, lots of couples are considering taking the opportunity to meet each other’s families for the first time. For members of the LGBT community, this major milestone can sometimes be particularly daunting. While there are lots of families who are open minded enough to…
What’s It Like to Be in a Big Age-Gap Relationship?
Gay men with partners significantly older or younger talk about their relationships. Why are people so curious about large age-gap relationships? In the world of opposite-sex relationships, it’s not unusual to read about an older man married to a much younger woman. Look at… um, Donald and Melania Trump.…
An Open Relationship: James Barnett Explores Familiarity and Intimacy
I moved to Berlin in March 2018 with my boyfriend of four years. Five months into living in the city, he tells me he wants an open relationship; not just discreet, casual no strings fun on the side, he want’s full blown romantic and emotional connections with other guys. I was happy to simply remain…
How Online Gay Dating Can Work For You
Do online gay dating websites work? To answer your question simply, yes, gay dating websites do work. A recent Advocate survey found 88% of gay men are open to or actively seeking a relationship. So where’s the best place for all of these singles to find one each other? Online dating, of course. There…
Gay Relationships: 10 Hobbies Every Couple Should Do Together
Shared hobbies make relationships hotter. Whether sweating on a run, bonding over Netflix, or fine dining and wining together, couples have to share interests – pure and simple. Leisure pursuits connect couples: You don’t have to share every interest but both of you need something that bonds you while doing something…
The Gay “Daddy” – Whether For Friendship Or Romance The Attraction is Real
While the term “daddy” has gotten more and more popular in the gay community over the past several years, therapist Matthew Dempsey’s latest YouTube video explores what actually makes a gay “daddy?” “Growing up gay, most of us didn’t have parents who shared that identity and could guide us through…
Does Age Difference Really Matter in Relationships?
Does age really matter? Among LGBT couples, it’s pretty common to see a significant relationship age gaps: according to a 2013 survey, LGBT respondents were both more likely to be attracted to people 10 years older than them, and more likely to attract partners more than ten years younger. Some studies…
Keep Your Relationship Strong: 7 Tips for a Long-Lasting Love Life
We’ve all heard that a relationship “takes work,” but what does that mean exactly? When you’re having problems with someone you’re in a serious relationship with, advice from well-meaning friends and family who don’t know the particulars of your situation sometimes aren’t as helpful as you’d like them to be.…
Why The Black Gay Love Story on ‘Pose’ is Such a Big Deal
Introducing Queerty’s Lamar Dawson, who will pen a regular column called “The Broken Hearts Club,” exploring how gay men navigate dating, family, friendships, and self-acceptance through a pop culture lens. The column name is an homage to Greg Berlanti‘s 2000 film by the same name, a loving look at a group…
How Important Is Sex In A Healthy Relationship?
Some say sex is overrated and others believe otherwise. Find out why is sex important in a relationship, and how you can use it to have a great life. Sexual activity, with a partner or through masturbation, can provide important psychological and emotional benefits. Like exercise, sex can help reduce stress…
Keep The Spark Alive In Your Gay Relationsh
Trusted and true advice to Keep The Spark Alive In Your Gay Relationship with these quick hitters designed to help you connect again.