Happy Healthy Homo Making Friends in Your 30s as a Gay Man, Preference vs Prejudice & Body Image Issues
Sep 27, 2023
Joining us this week is Arpan Das, a doctor and lifestyle and nutrition coach. He shares tips on making friends, experiences as a gay doctor, challenges of body image, and the importance of self-improvement and supporting queer businesses.
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Friendship Began At A Fitness Retreat
- Arpan met Joel and Keegan through a fitness coaching program and a retreat where they were the only gay men in the village.
- That shared start created a social ripple that led to their wider friend groups connecting organically.
Grow Friends Through Existing Networks
- In big cities people are often insular and busy, so friendships commonly grow by joining existing networks.
- Start with one connection and let introductions expand your social circle naturally.
Set Boundaries When Lines Blur
- Set and communicate clear boundaries early when a friendship could be mistaken for romantic interest.
- Tell someone plainly if you only want to be mates and remove them if they don't respect that line.