My experience with the apps is similar. Hookups but no dates or relationships. Still on them in hopes of more though. Not many other options....
I’m older than most here struggling with my orientation. Having finally realized that I’m gay, I look back on my life not with regret or what...
Silverhalo You’re right. The group is very friendly and welcoming. The problem is with me. I still don’t feel comfortable with a gay...
Sorry. Hit the wrong button. I’ve started reaching out to the LGBT community through a local senior pride group in town. I’m finding it very...
Thanks all. I’ve started reaching out in
I’m struggling with the whole dating thing too. The hookups apps give you just that: hookups. I want more than that. I just signed up to...
I think i’ve crossed a threshold and have finally accepted myself as a gay man. The doubts still come up, but they are more easily dismissed. I...
Thanks everyone. Lots of good feedback. Still struggling though. Some days I can think of myself as gay and welcome the idea of having a loving...
Yes, I’ve thought about that too. If I’d been actively gay back then I’d probably have gotten aids and died. Instead I had a marriage and two...
Thanks to all for this thread. I find it incredibly helpful as I struggle to accept being gay. Bottom shame is a significant part of that...
That really resonates with me. Not there yet, but where I need to be.
Heteronormative brainwashing we all go through makes accepting homosexuality all the more difficult. Difficult yes, impossible no. So true
Hi everyone I’ve been reading this site for a couple of weeks. Lots of good stuff and helpful people here. My story: I am 66 years old. I...