Although the LGBTQ+ community uses online dating platforms far more often than their straight counterparts, harassment is still a major concern. Gay men who want to meet new people casually may find that gay chat roulette sites are a way to scratch the itch without the drama. The best chat platforms offer a safe space…
Traditional matchmaking tends to be an intensely heteronormative field. Generally speaking, old-school matchmakers only take on men as clients and keep large databases of eligible women. The scene has changed a lot to keep up with a more modern approach to dating, and many agencies are moving away from the strict confines of traditional matchmaking….
Dating as a gay person has changed a lot. For decades, people in the LGBTQ+ community had to hide their identity in the past to fit in or stay safe. But between specialized dating apps and queer media normalizing these relationships, gay dating is in a new era. That said, it doesn’t come without its…
When I was 15, I told a friend that I was interested in him romantically. He let me down gently. I didn’t know why he wasn’t into me, but I later learned it was because he assumed I was devoutly religious (I was not). We went to a Catholic school, and I dressed in vintage…
You may have heard of open relationships before. But how different are they from your classic monogamous relationship? Is your person still your person? An open relationship is like a dating buffet — you’ve got plenty of options on the table, and you’re free to sample every single one. In an open relationship, both (or…
When I run into an unfamiliar term or phrase on a dating app profile, I look the term up before I swipe right. I think it’s important to learn about the different ways people identify and the different types of relationships on offer. Being fluid, by definition, means not having a fixed identity or orientation….
Now’s a good time for a refresher on all things LGBTQ+ dating. The acronym encompasses many identities and orientations, with definitions that have evolved and expanded over time. However, even as society progresses toward celebrating LGBTQ+ acceptance, the truth is that many LGBTQ+ individuals continue to experience challenges in dating and relationships. You need to…
Diaries used to be the holders of your most pressing ponderings. Today, it’s your search history. If you’re anything like me, the moment you have a question or something you’re not sure about, you’re opening your phone and lobbing that question to Google. This continues to be the case when it comes to romance and…
It’s safe to say that polyamory is having a moment. Wave-making articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker have talked about polyamory’s growing popularity. Plenty of people are exploring polyamory as an alternative to monogamous relationships these days, but it’s hardly a new way of conducting relationships. In fact, there’s…