@Jakebusman — Thanks for asking. My journey continues. I see a guy now regularly. I don’t think I ever mentioned him here on EC. I first met him...
It’s early Sunday morning here. I’m wide awake, waiting for the dawn. I thought of EC and decided to say hello. It has been a while since I was on...
It’s been a while since I wrote here openly on EC. It’s midnight here and I’m laying here in bed thinking about where I am on my personal walk...
A friend of mine sent this me today, and I thought I would share it: “Queer people don’t grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of...
@Contented has it right. You decide who/what “authentic” means for you. Others can tell you their experience, but ultimately you determine your...
Congrats, and best wishes for a great New Year!
@razorsharp I “like” your post above. There are in fact significant cultural aspects involved in human sexuality that impact the way (or ways) in...
@razorsharp Take it from an old guy. Your same gender attractions are not going to go away. The feeling may ebb and flow, you may have days of...
Since my first gay experience was with my best friend in high school, I have always been relationship oriented. And since the stereotypical “gay...
I learned today that a friend of mine has died. I received a message from his wife. He had not been well for more than a year. He was on the...
@GeoTrekker and @Mr B — You are definitely not alone
When I was going through a similar situation, I received the following advice that might help: “Don’t feel sad over someone who gave up on you....
Thank you for your replies.
@Nickw — Fundamentally, I see my current situation as my end game. I am acutely aware of my mortality. Rarely a day goes by without at least a...
When I’m checking out a guy, I admit that I “size him up.” I like him to be my height more or less. Maybe an inch or two different is fine. I...
Every single time reinforces my compass needle true north ! (Allegorically speaking)
I previously posted in another thread about coming out to a long time gay friend and former coworker. It’s been months since then. It’s one of the...
I just re-read my earlier posts on this thread and I want to loop back to my original post, that my relationship with my wife is more than just...
I was just waking up this morning when I got a text from M. He was just getting home from working all night. He’s on call 365/24/7 so I sent him a...
@DoverDan86 — tidalpool127 offers you an accurate perspective and great advice. Go ahead, reach out to your friend and your cousin.