Tag: advice

A U.K. man says he’s been chatting with a guy online who won’t meet up with him, but who is always online looking for other dudes to hook up with. Now, he wants answers. “I am 27 and open about being gay. He is 35 but very protective of his sexuality, ” the man explains to advice columnist Diedre Sanders in a letter. “We’ve had a friends-based relationship online for a year.” “He told me he didn’t want anything sexual, which...

Rwandan authorities have closed their border with DR Congo for all people other than DR Congolese citizens leaving Rwanda after the third case of Ebola was confirmed in Goma. The daughter of an Ebola patient contracted the virus, confirmed DR Congolese officials — making it the third case in the city close to the border with Rwanda. "The tests on a suspected case at the Goma Ebola treatment centre came out positive for the Ebola virus. Investigations are still underway around...

Carolyn Hax offers readers of The Washington Post with compassionate, thoughtful guidance to life’s many complicated social dilemmas. But one concerned woman got the advice-column equivalent of “STFU.” Seeking suggestions on how to deal with her friend’s possibly-gay husband, the woman wrote: Carolyn wasn’t having it, and good on Carolyn. This woman’s “hunch” is hardly enough to warrant inserting yourself into someone’s marriage. Talk to us when you see the Grindr icon hidden on the 6th page of his apps. But the advice...

A “straigh-ish” woman is unsure how to handle being in a relationship with a bisexual man, so she’s seeking advice from our friend Rich Juzwiak over at Slate. “He told me, soon after we got intimate, that he’s had sex with men for most of his adult life, though he’s only ever dated women,” the 30-something woman explains. “We got more serious, and we’re now exclusive and a year into our relationship. ” Recently, they hit bit of a roadblock in...

A married man has reached out for advice regarding his bisexual past. In a letter to Dear Abby, he wants to know: should he tell his wife he used to hook up with guys on a regular basis? “I have been married 36 years to a woman who has saved my life and soul,” the man, identified only as “Different Person Now” writes. “We are both faithful to God and to our marriage, sharing the love of our family.” “Prior to...

A 38-year-old gay man recently wrote Slate’s “Dear Prudence” advice column asking whether he’s morally obliged to tell a female co-worker that her barely legal 18-year-old son is appearing on an adult cam site. In his letter, he writes: The advice seeker added, “I want to make it clear that I’m not looking for permission to ask him out, have sex with him, be his sugar daddy, etc.” Instead, he’s worried that the young man might be “setting himself up for trouble down the...

Some things you just learn with age, and on a recent r/askgaybros Reddit thread, dudes revealed what dating advice they’d tell their younger selves. Their words of wisdom range the gamut from using Grindr to chasing straight guys to cultivating self-confidence and self-worth. Here’s an assortment of the comments posted on the thread so far, edited for readability. “Don’t stay up late on Grindr. It is never worth it.” “Don’t be shy. You can totally have him.” “Confidence! Cultivate...

"Despite the potential pitfalls and challenges, traveling... can act like a glue that helps keep a couple together." Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and many couples will celebrate by taking a romantic getaway together. In fact, according to a report by Statista, Americans dished out $493 million on Valentine’s Day travel in 2017, more than they spent on flowers and jewelry combined. While taking this first trip together marks a significant milestone, it’s also new territory laden with...

This is somewhat of a sensitive subject I know a lot of the gay guys have problems integrating in the society they are living in. Homosexuality is still a taboo in many countries around the world and a partially tolerated sexual perversion in others. Those who are most affected by these problems are children and teenagers, who get to live in a social environment that proves to be hostile and patronizing. In such a world, how can you still grow happy...

Plot twist: it turns out I don't have any problem with Alex kissing guys if it's me he's kissing. We’re pretty sure this story is pretty much better than any romantic comedy, but you be the judge! This straight guy, who we’ll call Mike, has been roommates with Alex for a year. When Alex told Mike he was gay, he was absolutely fine with it. But then when Alex started to bring guys home…he started getting annoyed, resentful, disgusted. Posting on Reddit,...

Uh oh. Reddit user Cashmere-dog revealed in a post that he and his boyfriend want different things: "My boyfriend asked if we could have an open relationship. I need advice." We were just sitting down on the couch hanging out, then he all of a sudden asked if we could have an open relationship. I said no. He says sex with the same person becomes boring and that he can't "eat the same type of food." I asked if I was...

PinkNews brings you the latest in a series of features which sees your real questions answered by leading lawyers at Simpson Millar. The question comes from a man who is concerned that his ex-partner is disclosing the fact that he is trans to people without his permission. He asks: “I am a transgender man and split up with my ex-partner 6 months ago. “I have now found out that my ex is disclosing to people that I am trans without my...

Say what now?? A woman went to Reddit to get advice on whether she should continue dating her gay boyfriend. We'll let her explain: I've been dating my boyfriend for almost a year now. A few days ago I found on his Instagram that he follows a lot of gay porn so last night I brought it up. He said that he has had sex in the past with one man and no women but that he has dated only women....

I am Benny, I am just 16 years old and I know by now that I am gay. I have been really troubled in this regard for the past 2 years, since my early 14s, but things have begun to take shape now. None of my friends know about it and I have never had a boyfriend so far, but I know what I feel and I cannot deny it anymore. The closest thing to a relationship I ever had...