Gay Men Going Deeper Dating as a Demisexual
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Jun 5, 2025 Ron Fisher, a gay man who emerged from a long heterosexual marriage, shares insights on dating as a demisexual and the challenges of age gaps. Kasey Cromer reflects on celibacy, relationship dynamics, and the importance of pacing and building trust. Meanwhile, Andre-Lee Wills discusses his spiritual awakening during quarantine and how it shifted his understanding of intimacy. Together, they provide practical dating advice and emphasize the value of friendships and vulnerability in navigating the demisexual experience.
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Demisexuality Defined And Misunderstood
- Demisexuality means sexual attraction requires a deep emotional bond rather than absence of libido.
- Demisexual men can have full sexual desire that activates only after meaningful connection.
Late Discovery Clarified A Lifetime
- Ron only discovered the term demisexual near his coming out at about 64 and felt it explained his lifelong pattern.
- He contrasted his long straight marriage with later gay dating culture and found new clarity.
Childhood Knowing, Later Language
- Kasey knew he was attracted to men from age four but only felt attraction tied to emotional safety and trust.
- He feared being "broken" until LGBT language helped him identify as demisexual.
