Our Role as Gay Elders
In a culture that throws away its elderly, in a community that thinks life is over at forty, how do we find relevance as gay elders? I propose that we move into the natural role that older members of communities … Continued
Finding Love in the Age of Grindr
This month I’m writing about finding a long-term relationship in a world where hookup apps are the norm. Not everyone is looking for a quick lay. Some men are bored with sex as sport, others are unsatisfied with the sex … Continued
Growing Up Gay
This month we’re going to talk about growing up gay contrasting what gay teens, and young men, are experiencing now with what I went through in the 70’s. Great strides have been made but, many accounts from young men tell … Continued
The Gay Guy’s Guide to Bi Guys
This month we’re talking about bisexual men. I’m not bi, but, I’m not a “gold star” (a gay man who has never slept with a woman) either. Many gay men use that term as a badge of honour. I think … Continued
Dating, Partnering, and Your Family
So you’re out to your whole family. Everyone is dealing. Some people are handing it better than you thought they would. Others, not so much. Accepting you is one thing, accepting your relationship may be another. Seeing you with another … Continued
Coming Out as a Lifelong Process
When people talk about coming out they usually mean opening up to people about their sexuality. But, lifelong coming out is how it actually works.It’s a process that continues as we live our lives and move into new situations with … Continued
Do You Really Want to Know? Guest Post by Jim Joseph, Out and About Dad
Where do you start? What do you say? Should you bring props? I’m sorry, but telling your kids that you are gay is never easy. I’ve spoken to a lot of dads through the years, and the feeling is universal. … Continued
What Exactly is Coaching?
People have been asking what coaching is all about lately. How is it different from therapy, or counselling? This month’s post answers those questions. The primary difference between coaching, therapy, and counselling is that coaching is focused on tangible results. … Continued