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?…
Overcoming Shyness: How to Feel More Confident
If you’re shy, you know the discomfort such bashfulness can bring. When you must step out of the shadows and speak up, you may experience a racing heart, dry mouth, and butterflies in the stomach. What others seem to take for granted can become a miserable experience for you. All…
Finding Happiness: The Key to a Happy Gay Life
It’s hard to find a happy place in today’s world. Years of unhealthy messages from the media have tricked us into thinking we’ll never know what true contentment is. Though we try to seek it, we’re continuously pushed down by the world around us until it becomes a habit to…
Things to Do: Your Guide to Portland Gay Scene
Portland, Oregon is a very gay friendly city, very warm and very welcoming to everyone. There is no specific gay ghetto, and the gay and gay-friendly establishments are everywhere, so just look around! NW 23rd Avenue is a very nice area, similar in feel to some San Francisco neighborhoods blended…
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…
Gay Austin Scene ― Your Essential Guide to Everything
You don’t have to look for rainbow flags or limit yourself to one small part of Austin if you’re interested in experiencing everything that the city’s large and diverse LGBT community has to offer. Unlike many places, which have only one or two areas known as ‘gay districts,’ Austin’s…
How to Stay Positive and Resilient Through Adversity
It’s difficult to remain positive despite the countless number of things pulling us down. Have you ever waken up in the morning happy and ready start your day, until the coffee maker breaks, traffic gets stalled and your friends change their lunch plans? Suddenly, a day so full of potential…
Relationship Advice: 8 Success Tips for Gay Couples
As gay men, you’ve struggled through and endured all the challenges inherent in finding true love with another man in this homophobic society, but you did it! You found your Mr. Right! So now what?! Not only did we as gay men not receive any education or guidance in how…
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 Austin: Sports Teams and Networking Groups
Joining a gay sports league is one of the easiest ways to meet people and build a group of friends in Austin, TX. No matter your athletic ability, there’s a group that will be a match and welcome you to play with their team. If you already know a few people…
Gay Dating Advice: Why Are You Still Single?
“I’m so fed up with being a “nice guy” and getting nowhere for it. I continue to be perplexed by my situation and want to understand better why others act the way they do, what I am doing wrong, and what things I can do to improve myself. I’m not…