In the unique world of gay dating, many aspects are even more convoluted and muddied. Most gay individuals struggle to navigate the waters of the dating scene. In fact, many find themselves disillusioned and hopeless from the process.
So much so, they give up on finding the love they've dreamed of for so long. This blog series on gay dating is designed to help gay men find a more intentional way to engage with dating. For those of other gender identities or sexual identities, you can find some helpful topics in this series as well. Before you go to the airport, do you buy a ticket and plan where you want to visit? Before you buy a house, do you see what you can afford?
If no, then you may not like anything I have to say here. If yes, then ask yourself this. Do you also think about what you want from dating before you create profiles or go on dates? Well, it may be time to start. If you want to end up with a specific result, then it is important to know where you are going before you start. You may dream of getting married, having a committed life partner, and creating a family. If so, it is important to know that and set boundaries from the start.
Or, if you're looking for NSA no strings attached sex and relationships. If so, it's important to know that from the start as well. Entering the dating world without the self-awareness of what you want can be harmful. You may be setting yourself up to be abused, hurt, and taken advantage of. You may even do the same to someone else without knowing it. Being on the lookout for sex is very different than being on the search for a husband.
For a sexual partner, your standards may be very different. And, you may or may not have more stringent requirements for a one-night stand. You likely would have more requirements for someone you had to see every day, live with, share finances with, travel with, introduce to your parents, etc.
