Shame isn't always fun to talk about, but it's a powerful and often unrecognized force that impacts why dating in our community is like it is. So in this episode, we'll look at the subtle ways shame often shows up in gay dating — and how we can heal it to build stronger connections.

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Sources:

[1] https://medium.com/@rahimthawer/sexuality-and-the-imprint-of-shame-what-queer-guys-and-their-therapists-need-to-know-part-1-3-4e5bd7caeca7

[2] https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/socialpsychology/chpt/selfverification-theory

[3] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49418.The_Velvet_Rage