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Just realizing I need to stay off Reddit. I found a sub on there that caters to homoflexible men whose moderator created a sub for conversions G2S. 🤮 🤮 🤮

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Post hookup clarity is such a real feeling…sigh!

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Anyone at Lakehouse this week?

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Any recs for a top notch cpa with expertise in real estate / investment property ? NYC

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I get matches and people fall in love with me but I haven’t felt the love with anyone. At this point am not even sure if I even know how to love someone. Is it better to settle for someone who loves m… more

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Los Angeles area! Any handsome guys in their 30s want to go on a date for a glass of wine and chat? Going through a lot in life and want to talk to a smart, empathetic person. I'm in mid30s, Europ… more

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Hi Community,
we have a colleague who just transitioned who lives in Europe, They have a business trip planned to come to the USA.
their documents has not yet been updated with their gender and we are concern… more

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Could you compare gay communities/life between NYC and SF?

I’m a single gay male in NYC contemplating a move.

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Applied to a tech role and added “LGBTQ advocate” in my bio.
Crickets… then one recruiter DM’d: “We need you on our team.”

💬 Have you ever gotten unexpected responses just by being yourself in your job hunt?

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Been without a job a month now greatest diet of all time on a serious note if this market doesn't get better I am going to lose my mind

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What's your thought on coming out in the workplace? Why? Or why not?

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Anyone else noticing a dramatic uptick in drug activity on the hookup apps lately? Especially Sniffies/Grindr.

Stay safe out there, y’all.

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For those who aren’t into clubbing or dancing but want to meet others from the community, what alternatives have you found that worked? I’ve never been a party-goer or someone who enjoys dancing, so c… more

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If you’re single and tired of only meeting guys who are taken- then I hope more of us agree to stop subsidizing their sex life and don’t mess with guys that are partnered. It seems everyone is in a re… more

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Who else enjoys getting stripped searched to verify Sex/Gender by both sexes?

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I guess being legally disabled most of your adult life, disqualified me from higher paying remote work even though I'm in my mid 20s. I get offers for in person all day and have 3 side gig jobs bu… more

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Opening up our marriage after almost 15 years of being together. Both of us are coming up on 40 soon. Any tips from folks with experience in this space to continue to have a strong relationship? We ar… more

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Have you found it hard to progress up the career ladder as a queer person? I overheard a conversation between my director and the ACD where they were talking about candidates within the team who could… more

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I have a huge crush on a man in my office. I really can't tell if he's interested in me the same way I am. He always has the brightest smile when he sees me and comes in for a hug, which is no… more

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Any gay daddy-types here in 40s, 50s and 60s?

I don’t mention my location here because I don’t like the dating scene where I live. Would like to get to know you and am willing to travel within the US.

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Are there no more shows like Queer Eye? I want to watch a nice unscripted queer show where people are just happy to be real, be quirky, and celebrate themselves. Also, are there any series or shows ce… more

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As a queer person, I feel incredibly alone in my workplace and neighborhood. It feels like we truly are a minority, since I don’t have even one other friend or acquaintance in the community. How do yo… more

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I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs and have had zero luck. I’m disabled (but I don’t look like it) and never mention that when applying so it can’t be that. Maybe it’s because I never went to collage (I… more

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I know it’s none of my business and I’m not going to say anything to the involved parties, but one of my good (married) friends let it slip that he slept with a bartender he met last summer, but they … more

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Ready to move out of strategy consulting and into industry. I’m a senior manager focusing on cashflow optimization and finance transformation. Remotely preferred. Would love to connect and show you… more

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Just saw a guy probably kid 30s, cute, at the gym … with a mullet.
Listen, I’m all about your body your choice but I think we need to pump the brakes somewhere guys

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I'm thinking of getting my ears pierced (I'm male), do you think this will be off putting to my coworkers? I'm not sure I care, but maybe I should lol

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i hate being trans in the medical field i love to help people so much but i cant stand how my co workers treat me its a nightmare

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Im quitting grindr...

Sorry, this is a vent...
I've been to around 7 or 8 dates and/or hook ups using grindr so far this year. All of them horrible - people completely high on all sort of drugs - looking like z… more

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Random question, but how many of you include your pronouns in your email signature or on sites like LinkedIn? I do, but a client kind of made fun of me doing this yesterday. I thought this practice wa… more

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any other they/thems here that had to start going by they/he or they/she to accommodate people at their firm? apparently a singular they is really difficult for people to understand.

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On a scale from 1 to 10, how supportive would everyone rank their families? I'd give mine a 4. They're not, not supportive...they just don't really acknowledge "the gay side of me&quo… more

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The names Dixie, Dixie Normus.

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DC folks - any recommendations for male-friendly spas that do good facials/massages/body scrubs? Ideally one that has showers in the rooms? Planning a trip for next month and trying to get some R&… more

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Any other cis gay guys here wear makeup to the office?

he younger guys are glowing and I’m just… getting older and tired. I’m thinking of doing some light touchups, but Instagram makes everything look… more

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I just got stood up for the third time in three months. I know it's not me, but still ☹️

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It’s been 8 months since I’ve talked to my family since they all voted for trump. It’s been killing me inside because my mom is such a sweet woman but I just can’t be around people with these morals… more

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I'm curious to gain some insight from this bowl. I recently had to fire two men from work after catching them in the act of having sex with eachother. Should I feel bad?

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