16 | Green flags in gay dating

16 | Green flags in gay dating

We often talk about spotting red flags in gay dating, but what about the green ones? In this episode I do a deep dive on the fundamental green flags that show someone is ready for a stable, loving connection with others. Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast [https://bettergaydating.com/podcast] Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb [https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb] For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com [https://bettergaydating.com] Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1] Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating [https://instagram.com/bettergaydating] Threads: https://threads.com/bettergaydating [https://threads.com/bettergaydating]

15 | How shame f**ks up gay relationships

Shame isn't always fun to talk about, but it's a powerful and often unrecognized force that impacts why dating in our community is like it is. So in this episode, we'll look at the subtle ways shame often shows up in gay dating — and how we can heal it to build stronger connections. Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast [https://bettergaydating.com/podcast] Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb [https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb] For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com [https://bettergaydating.com] Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1] Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating [https://instagram.com/bettergaydating] Threads: https://threads.com/bettergaydating [https://threads.com/bettergaydating] Sources: [1] https://medium.com/@rahimthawer/sexuality-and-the-imprint-of-shame-what-queer-guys-and-their-therapists-need-to-know-part-1-3-4e5bd7caeca7 [https://medium.com/@rahimthawer/sexuality-and-the-imprint-of-shame-what-queer-guys-and-their-therapists-need-to-know-part-1-3-4e5bd7caeca7] [2] https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/socialpsychology/chpt/selfverification-theory [https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/socialpsychology/chpt/selfverification-theory] [3] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49418.The_Velvet_Rage [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49418.The_Velvet_Rage]

14 | Why gay men ghost — and how we break the cycle

Ghosting kind of sucks. But statistically, most of us have been ghosted *and* we've ghosted someone else. So what can we do to break this cycle and create a culture of clearer and kinder communication in gay dating? Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast [https://bettergaydating.com/podcast] Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb [https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb] For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com [https://bettergaydating.com] Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1] Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating [https://instagram.com/bettergaydating] Threads: https://threads.com/bettergaydating [https://threads.com/bettergaydating] Sources: [1] https://medium.com/@hingeapp/ghosting-d3248b07bc5f [https://medium.com/@hingeapp/ghosting-d3248b07bc5f] [2] https://www.science.org/content/article/rejection-pain-brain [https://www.science.org/content/article/rejection-pain-brain]

13 | Yes, I'm single. I'm happy to talk about it.

So yeah, I get asked about my personal life from time to time. In this episode, I wanted to talk a bit about what my life looks like right now, but also about how we often think about singlehood — because there's a lot to unpack there too. Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast [https://bettergaydating.com/podcast] Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb [https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb] For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com [https://bettergaydating.com] Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1] Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating [https://instagram.com/bettergaydating] Threads: https://threads.com/bettergaydating [https://threads.com/bettergaydating]

12 | Why gay men choose unsuitable partners

Most of us have been there — we stuck it out with someone who definitely wasn't right for us. But why do we choose partners who aren't right for us? And how do we choose better? Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast [https://bettergaydating.com/podcast] Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb [https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb] For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com [https://bettergaydating.com] Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1] Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating [https://instagram.com/bettergaydating] Threads: https://threads.com/bettergaydating [https://threads.com/bettergaydating]