Sorry for writing yet again, I meant to say that, like yourself, I’m not stereotypically gay, and I’m not keen to define myself by my sexuality ....
I live in England , and the first trip I booked was a few days in Budapest , Hungary, I’d always wanted to go . I told no one , in case I...
Old, lonely, and like my life was nearly over..... that’s how I felt when my first partner died . I had literally no one . But I’ve turned...
Hi Steve, I retired at 55, and I was incredibly lonely because my partner had died 3 years earlier. I had no real friends at all , I was...
I’ve experienced love, and I’m in love with my partner right now. I have never loved anyone outside of a relationship I’m in , so I can’t offer...
I started to read this thread thinking it wouldn’t relate to me, but in fact I’m relating very much to it . Growing up in the 60s and 70s I very...
I would agree that anyone who wants to see a dick pic before agreeing to meet is going to be a very superficial type of person, who is not going...
Please don’t isolate yourself from friends . Bob sounds like a wonderfully understanding and true friend . You need friends and time for...
It takes time to develop any kind of meaningful friendship, but you’ve made a really good start. It’s a daunting prospect for you , but you’ve...
It’s good that your wife seems to accept your sexuality. Did she already have an idea you were sleeping with your best friend? How has this...
By way of an update, I’m so glad I took things easy and stood by my friend even though I was uncomfortable with his actions. His new young...
Good luck Markieg64, I hope it all goes well for you, and you gain strength and confidence from your first coming out . Like others on this board...
If it’s any help , I’m 58, and as a youngster my only “ gay role models” were the overly camp, flamboyant comedians we saw on TV. I have never...
I can only offer my deepest and most sincere condolences to you @johndeere3020. I hope you have the support of friends and/or family, and you can...
That’s beautiful, thanks for sharing David. Will you now keep in touch with your friend? It may help to keep you in touch with the gay part of...
If your coworker and his wife know your crush, why not ask them if he’s gay ? It seems they could have been discussing you with him if they’re...
I agree totally with mlansing, your friends opinion is just that ..... her opinion. It doesn’t mean anything. He’s behaved in a (good) way that...
Thanks Barbatus, it really helps to be able to vent my feelings and read your insightful comments. I had a good walk in the countryside with my...
You say your female friend probably doesn’t realise you’re gay , so it could be she just doesn’t realise the guy you’re interested in is gay....
Thanks again Barbatus, I think my friend does need friends , and I’m not going to walk away or say “told you so”. I’ve been in the situation...
