#54: How to Have a Healthy Relationship as a Gay or Bi Man

#54: How to Have a Healthy Relationship as a Gay or Bi Man

How come it seems SO difficult to find healthy and long-lasting love in the LGBTQ+ community?


Have you ever wondered what the steps are to finding that "dream" relationship?


Today, Danny welcomes you to have a conversation about dating in the LGBTQ community. For many of you, the experience itself has been a negative one due to a multitude of different reasons (lack of commitment, self-esteem issues, casual mindset, hookup culture etc.) In this episode, you will learn about intentional dating, the core values necessary to have a healthy & long-term relationship, as well as some tips and tricks to turning your dating luck around.


Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, "what would it feel like to find someone that is serious about building a life together?" If you have, this episode will provide you with some tangible steps you can take!


In the episode, you will learn:

  • The core values that are necessary to build a healthy relationship
  • Understanding what intentional dating means and how to do it
  • The role of self-esteem in dating
  • The common challenges we face as Gay & Bisexual men
  • The need for authenticity to attract the right partner


What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:54 What is at the core of every relationship
  • 03:10 To find balance you have to be intentional
  • 04:45 Unpacking intentional dating and what it means
  • 07:55 The role of self-esteem in dating
  • 09:06 The primary steps to dating intentionally
  • 14:50 Pretending to be someone you are not won't get you anywhere
  • 15:07 The common challenges we face as Gay & Bisexual men
  • 18:55 If you don't invest in yourself, you cant expect your partner to
  • 20:15 Beauty fades, connection lasts forever


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