Gay couples in LTRs share their secrets to success
asked successful couples about the secrets to their long-term happiness. While specific answers varied, there were commonalities in nearly every response.
The most popular reply, from someone who’s been coupled for 33 years, cites three basic rules: “Listening (as opposed to waiting for your chance to speak), forgiving, and separate bathrooms.”Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“I still smile every time I see him, he can’t wait to come home at night, and we miss each other when we’re apart,” he wrote.Aww!!With the proliferation of hookup apps, finding genuine connections can seem futile.
And they’re only getting more difficult to navigate, with companies valuing monetization over user-friendliness. There’s also the issue of perceived gay dating standards, which place an emphasis on six-pack abs and six-figure salaries.
But when reading responses to the Reddit prompt, the lack of superficiality stands out. Fostering a fulfilling relationship takes a lot more work than peacocking at the bar!A young gay man recently learned the queer world is bigger than Instagays. “I have been with my guy for 8 years and our secret is to just show up and be there for each other,” somebody wrote. “Oh and don’t go to bed angry.”On that note, a couple of guys said maintaining separate bedrooms–yes, bedrooms–has been crucial. “Separate bedrooms.
