I believe many if not most skip over the most important thing in a relationship: friendship. Ever since instant coffee (remember that?) and microwaves we want what we (think) we want NOW! I was happy to see your stress on friendship, and maybe also slowing down…
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Husband, father, artist. Friend of Bill. Animal lover. LGBTIA+ Ally. Suicide prevention. Eccentric, but in a friendly way, mostly. he/him
It’s interesting to me that younger gay men are dating more now than they used to. I’m not saying that everyone is, but many observers have noted the trend away from casual sex and toward dating and relationships. I like seeing it! I’m not dissing casual sex, but I am trying to talk up friendship and real connection.
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