Another “Failed” Relationship (Navigating Gay Dating)

In this episode Matt speaks with Indie Author and Counselor, Jonathan Lee about dating as a gay man. Jonathan wrote his debut book 40 Single Gay where he over-shares his experience in the hostile gay dating world and what he learned about himself through the process. Matt and Jonathan unpack everything from hookup culture and non-monogamy, to intimacy and how to get our emotional needs met as gay men. 

Here are some of the concepts they explored in this episode:

What is your experience of dating in the gay community?

Societal pressures to be in a relationship

Hostile world of dating

Baggage and insecurity from past relationships

The investment of time and energy it takes to date 

The epidemic of intimacy avoidance in our community 

Reframing failed relationships 

Doing our inner work 

If you find yourself lonely and frustrated with the gay dating scene and hook up apps, this episode may be just what you need.

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