Gay Men Going Deeper Friendships with Gay Men
Apr 8, 2021
The podcast discusses the challenges of developing friendships with gay men, including blurred boundaries and the need for healthy connections. They explore trust issues, navigating intimacy and boundaries, and the importance of delayed intimacy in relationships. They highlight the value of emotional connections and the role of smell in attraction.
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Join Structured Communities For Connection
- If you're feeling lonely or stuck, join communities that combine personal development with social support.
- The Gay Men Going Deeper membership offers classes, coaching, and weekly connection to build belonging.
Dodgeball To Build Platonic Bonds
- Michael joined a dodgeball league to intentionally make platonic gay friends and avoid sexualizing them.
- He met deep friends and credits that decision with transforming his sense of camaraderie and community.
A Flamboyant Friend Broke My Wall
- Callan describes becoming friends with 'Billy', a flamboyant coworker who wasn't attracted to him, which allowed a safe platonic bond to form.
- That friendship taught Callan how to set boundaries and be comfortable being close without sexual expectation.