Happy Healthy Homo Making Friends in Your 30s as a Gay Man, Preference vs Prejudice & Body Image Issues
Sep 27, 2023
Joining us this week is Arpan Das, a doctor and lifestyle and nutrition coach. He shares tips on making friends, experiences as a gay doctor, challenges of body image, and the importance of self-improvement and supporting queer businesses.
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Set Boundaries When Lines Blur
- Set and communicate clear boundaries early when a friendship could be mistaken for romantic interest.
- Tell someone plainly if you only want to be mates and remove them if they don't respect that line.
Relationship Started With An App Pizza Date
- Arpan and his partner Gavin met via dating apps after chatting through lockdown and finally had an outdoor socially-distanced pizza date.
- They dated through the summer and later became boyfriends, showing modern dating paths post-lockdown.
Gay Dating Feels Temporary And Flaky
- Gay dating can feel flaky and shallow, with matches disappearing or moving on quickly.
- That environment makes it hard to 'get in the door' and form lasting connections.