Made It Out Lesbian Dating with Psychotherapist Bonnie Rae
Jun 25, 2025
Bonnie Rae, an LGBTQ-affirmative psychotherapist, dives into the intricacies of lesbian dating and relationships. She explores how to meet women and the nuances of who should make the first move. Bonnie tackles the controversial topic of U-hauling from a therapeutic standpoint, discusses staying friends with exes, and shares personal anecdotes about navigating queer romance. Listeners gain insights into self-awareness, emotional honesty, and the importance of community support, making it a thoughtful guide to love in the lesbian world.
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Why Lesbian Dating Feels Tough
- Lesbian dating feels tougher due to smaller community and ongoing coming out processes.
- Overlapping social circles add complexity and emotional confusion in dating.
Invisibility Limits Lesbian Dating
- Queer women face invisibility and lack of safe, frequent social spaces to meet.
- Bars offer limited and often uncomfortable networking opportunities for queer women.
Apps Over Clubs in Dating
- Mal Glowenke found apps like Hinge pivotal for meeting queer women after relocating.
- Comfort of home and app use appealed more than club scenes uncomfortable to many queer women.