Gay Men Going Deeper

Is Romance Dead in Gay Culture?

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In a world of swipes, situationships, and high-intensity connections, romance can start to feel obsolete — replaced by sexual energy, emotional guardedness, or the safety of detachment.

And yet many of us still long for thoughtfulness, depth, being chosen and choosing in return.

In this episode, we explore why that part of us often gets buried under performance, fear of rejection, and modern dating norms — and what it actually takes to lead with romance instead of intensity.

We talk about:

  • What romance really looks and feels like in dating 
  • Why intensity is so often mistaken for intimacy
  • What it means to actively bring romance into your dating life
  • How love languages and attachment styles shape our romantic expression
  • And what truly sweeps us off our feet

    • This conversation is both a reality check and an ode to the intentional, courageous, thoughtful part of ourselves that still believes in romance.

    Today's Hosts:

    • Michael DiIorio - Take the 360° Self-Review for Gay Men
    • Matt Landsiedel
    • Reno Johnston

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