by Ed Bell | Oct 26, 2024 | Dating and Relationships
For many gay men, our earliest relationships can be deeply emotionally wounding. The simple truth is, many of us aren’t emotionally ready for a healthy relationship at this point: We have baggage from the closet, we don’t fully know ourselves, we...
by Ed Bell | Oct 16, 2024 | Dating and Relationships
One of the most powerful things about relationship coaching — especially with queer men — is that it can help you identify “the issue beneath the issue.” Let me explain: The Real Issue is Often Underneath One scenario I see at lot is that, for example,...
by Ed Bell | Sep 29, 2024 | Dating and Relationships
Something I’ve noticed recently is how lonely so many gay men feel at the moment. This kind of isolation is by no means new, but it seems to be especially bad right now. Here’s how I rationalize this — and, crucially, what we can do about it: Loneliness Is...
by Ed Bell | Sep 17, 2024 | Dating and Relationships
“Gay dating is just so easy and so fun!” is not a phrase you hear very often. I’m a dating and relationship coach for queer men, and I can explain why. I’m 37. Of my straight friends, I’d say 80% have settled into long-term relationships by now, most with mortgages,...
by Ed Bell | Sep 5, 2024 | Dating and Relationships
These days it can feel like the only place to meet partners is online. Not only is that not true, there are lots of advantages of trying to connect with other gay men offline. Nearly two-thirds of same-sex couples are meeting online these days. And yes, the apps...
