I'm a boy who wants to make out with other boys. Problem is, I'm bothered by the culture of some of the more popular online options (e.g. Grindr). What are my options?
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posted by Conspire
on Mar 5, 2013 -
12 answers
A year ago, I posted about whether I should have any plastic surgery done to improve my dating prospects as an "ethnic" gay man in a major US urban area. Six months ago, after a lot of introspection and a commitment to psychological counseling to help me build my self-esteem, I decided to pursue primary rhinoplasty. Here is what I've learned in the time since I last posted about how to improve my dating prospects:
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posted by cscott
on Feb 14, 2013 -
59 answers
Help me navigate my way through dating in my twenties and escaping the perpetual friend zoning: lesbian edition. Long story with links to my dating profiles for critiquing.
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posted by HiphopAnonymous
on Nov 12, 2012 -
19 answers
Gay male and gay male of color filter. How do I come to terms with my dating issues?
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posted by 314159
on Apr 11, 2012 -
4 answers
PhillyGayPhilter: Online dating through OkCupid hasn't been working out well for me, but I'm not quite sure how else to do it now that I'm out of college. How do I meet other young-ish gay men in Philadelphia, in either meat-space or alternative digital pastures? Anxieties, personal details, and candy within!
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 20, 2012 -
10 answers
Reviewing my 8 month GAY dating experiment. What is causeing me to get these results?
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posted by ryker
on Jan 3, 2012 -
34 answers
A guy I was seeing abruptly decided he was not gay and cut off contact with me. How can I help him through what he's going through and preserve our friendship, or at least make sense of this?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2011 -
20 answers
20-something straight male, minimal relationship success because I think people think I'm gay...strange situation...advice much appreciated!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2011 -
45 answers
Started seeing a new guy very recently. I know for a fact that he had a a boyfriend when we met; however, he claims that things haven't been working out and that they're "taking a break." How do you know whether to believe someone if you haven't known them very long?
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posted by Vinegaroon
on Dec 28, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm a young, "straight-acting", alternative guy who is tired of being single. Help me find a boyfriend!
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posted by mosherdan
on Nov 5, 2009 -
23 answers
I'm gay. I'm in DC. I just don't have what it takes to go out and "meet" guys at bars. It's time to hit up the online dating scene, but there are soooo many different services and options, it's hard to know where to start. Who should I create a profile/start a subscription with?
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posted by Franklin76
on Jun 22, 2009 -
6 answers
So, I'm a junior in high school. Recently came out. Pretty much moved on from all the drama associated with that act, and now I'm looking for a relationship. Problem is: I can't for the life of me figure out how to meet and get to know my fellow homos.
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posted by Gotham
on Dec 22, 2008 -
29 answers
Kinda like the anonymous question a little bit ago, but looking for the geeky gay guys in Phoenix.
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posted by kzin602
on Mar 30, 2008 -
9 answers
What are some necessary tips for approaching and meeting guys in gay bars, esp. when I'm alone?
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posted by shivohum
on Mar 15, 2008 -
6 answers
Advice for a gay man looking for long-term-relationship oriented prospects in the Minneapolis Metro area.
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posted by nanojath
on Aug 26, 2007 -
7 answers
I'm gay, new at dating, and kind of overweight (though not morbidly so -- say ~ 20/22% body fat), though my face doesn't show it. I'm afraid dates will like me, in part based on that deceptive face, then discover my fatness during a moment of intimacy, and be repulsed. Am I being paranoid?
posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2007 -
21 answers
How does your average awkward straight fellow go about finding a gay friend to help with the ladies?
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posted by BobbyDigital
on Aug 2, 2007 -
84 answers
I'm a 25 year old gay male and I'm scared to get involved with dating. Guys my age seem shallow and snarky.
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posted by oldlies
on Jul 6, 2007 -
31 answers
I'm considering starting an adult internet dating service in the US. What legal implications do I need to consider? (Some mildly NSFW details follow).
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posted by treepour
on Jun 19, 2007 -
8 answers
In the gay male community, how hard is it to date someone pretty handsome/cute (though not necessarily physically "ripped") if one is, say, 20-25 lbs overweight (so overweight, NOT "obese") and in his mid to late 20s? How far can intelligence and personality take you? Is it easier to have a relationship on these bases than a one-night stand? Are things relatively hopeless without losing weight?
posted by anonymous
on May 29, 2007 -
19 answers
I'm in NY for the summer, in my 20s, a graduate student, and gay. I want to hang out with chill, smart, nice, gay people my age in the NY area. Ideas?
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posted by shivohum
on Jun 29, 2006 -
10 answers
I'm an still-in-the-closet (but perhaps soon to be out) gay man in his early 20s. What are the best ways to meet good-hearted, intelligent, and personable gay men in Boston (or generally), people who are interested in relationships and not just quick hookups?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2005 -
17 answers
There've been lots of threads about internet dating, but my question is: the internet hook-up. It's something I've been considering recently (I ended a long-term relationship a few months ago and don't think I'd be able to sustain another one right now), but I'm completely inexperienced with it and would like to hear some "testimonials," as it were, before deciding one way or another (and no, I don't mean in a Dear Penthouse way). I'm a young gay guy in NYC who's been considering Craigslist, if that helps to focus your response, but I'd like to hear from people across the spectrum... what are the best and worst scenarios you know of or have been involved in? (And yeah, I know the basic safety tips -- somebody else should know where you're going, etc.) Does it generally work out, or is it more trouble than it's worth?
posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2004 -
10 answers
