gay relationship advice

Ten cliché’s you shouldn’t dismiss

Cliché’s are often met with skepticism, seen as pointless just because they’re overused. But some contain truth – motivating support to keep us challenged and improving our lives.

How do I tell my boyfriend he’s let himself go?

My partner of 10 years has been gaining weight and it’s getting harder to stay sexually interested in him. I keep slipping these hints that I’m going to start working out or eating healthier, suggesting he could support me by doing it too. So far it’s not working – he just says ‘that’s great’ and stuffs another slice of pizza in his mouth.

Coming out as kinky

For some people, admitting to an interest in kink can parallel coming out a gay, transgender, or HIV-positive. All can trigger aspects of personal shame, fear and embarrassment, or may cause people to reject you for something you’re working to embrace about yourself.

Top 10 most offensive things to say to a gay man

10. You’re a slut / whore / skank / dirty bird / big pickle diver

Losing interest after a one-night-stand

Dear Brent,

Everybody agrees that the guy who has sex with you once then loses all interest is an asshole. I am that guy.

Proud of being gay

Dear Brent, I’m comfortable with being gay, but why be ‘proud’ of it? I’m not a fan of gay bars or people who wear their sexuality on their sleeve.

HeinzeSight: Dating without drama

Dear Brent, I have recently become single after a  four-year relationship and am enjoying it.  I’ve had some great dates and sex, but  I’m not ready or interested in pursuing another relationship

HeinzeSight: Looking too hard for love

There’s the adage that you find love when you’re not looking for it. Although I don’t think that the world works that way, there are reasons this appears to be the case.

HeinzeSight: 10 bad gay dating habits

ot only can these 10 dating don’ts cause frustration, but they also keep people from connecting and building relationships. Some of these happen to us, or we may be the perpetrators.

Heinzesight: Does it really get better?

Growing up can be extremely hard, and life doesn’t necessarily get better. Should we wait around for it to get better, get angry, give up, or take a more active role in improving our lives? I think it’s more important to tell people not to give up instead of instilling hope that life will improve over time.