During a general conversation, an openly homosexual friend mentioned having been born gay, unfortunately. Although he quickly corrected himself, his Freudian slip of “unfortunately” is troubling. Personally, I am glad to have been born gay. If reincarnation is a reality, I hope that I come back as a homosexual man in my next life. Out of curiosity, I once did a past-life visualisation exercise through which I saw images of myself as a Roman solider who was in a homosexual relationship with a fellow solider. If I were to come back again, I am not that bothered about which ethnicity or nation becomes my new home, as long as I am consciously aware and able to express my homosexuality (obviously, I’d rather avoid one of the countries or cultures where homosexuality is still criminalised or actively repressed). I can’t imagine my life without the pleasure of sex with other men. Meanwhile, my friend’s Freudian slip calls for some deep self-analysis! HugH
Born gay ‘unfortunately’…….. Oh dear, that was an ‘unfortunate’ slip of the tongue. I was born gay and there was never any real question about it. OK, in my mid-teens I made half-hearted attempts towards having a girl friend but this never went anywhere and when one girl actually expressed interest I was deeply thankful that I’d already made plans to go and live in London. I realised how easily one could get caught up in something one really didn’t want. So I am grateful that I never had to endure the angst and other issues that so many gay men and women have had to face when coming to terms with their real sexuality. In my opinion there is no ‘unfortunate’ about it, unless one feels that one has missed out or is actually not wholly comfortable with their lives. – Clive
I have been gay since I took my first breath. I have enjoyed the feeling, the life I have led, and the men I have met. I wouldn’t trade the life. Men know how to have sex. Women don’t. What is best about being gay is how you can have fun with another male and it doesn’t go further. Have sex with a woman and down the road she will claim you raped her. The moral of the story? Women tell, men don’t.
Ozzie, I guess you have not heard of André Boisclair, eh?
Glad to be gay. I knew from an early age that I was gay. I couldn’t put a name on it till I was in junior high. After pe when we had to shower before our next class, I always lingered a little longer just to look at the boys. As I’ve gotten older, looking at the men with their dicks hanging out, is a major turn on.
AJ I met a random field and tree admirer yesterday on lunch break , pure nature
Let me guess what happened next… He hadn’t had lunch yet, you had a big meat sandwich in your pants, you said politely: Please, be my guest, eat this! This is not a Freudian slip! And he thought it was delicious!
The pride of being gay is always a barrier for many, even today. In my childhood and adolescence (the 80s and 90s) it was very difficult, but today it is very natural and much more accepted, although there is still a very active conservative barrier, unfortunately!!
But we will continue fighting 🏳️🌈
Andre, You’re so correct. Americans are too screwed up to realize what they’ve done. Fact: only 25% of Americans have a passport. I think that says a lot. I was born here in the 52′ and Ive traveled to most of Europe, but my sense is I’m very European in mind. My first trip with my family, we stayed for three months. It was a great education for us. I wish all of America would take that advise and loosen up. Of course look who’s running the country. Sorry, I would love to move to Canada, Holland or the U.K.
To comment on the pride of ones existence I’ve never excepted. As a human I’ve always been shy & quiet. I have a weird time with ego & pride. I grew up in the 50’s and always kept the real me under wraps. Today I see young guys as having a open field with who they are and it seems they are bolder & hung better than in my time. They are really out there, and I’m sure they fit better in their world than in my time. Great, go for it and be who you are and enjoy it.
Yes Kim, it seems like the world has gone back 100 years with all the atrocities, abuses, lack of empathy, respect and especially sexuality with this new American ruler. The Europeans, as you said, are much more liberated than the USA, and it’s good that there are people against this horrendous, cruel, perverse and very prejudiced authoritarianism…
A big hug and long kisses, my dear friend. I’m from Brazil 💋
Born gay ‘unfortunately’…….. Oh dear, that was an ‘unfortunate’ slip of the tongue. I was born gay and there was never any real question about it. OK, in my mid-teens I made half-hearted attempts towards having a girl friend but this never went anywhere and when one girl actually expressed interest I was deeply thankful that I’d already made plans to go and live in London. I realised how easily one could get caught up in something one really didn’t want. So I am grateful that I never had to endure the angst and other issues that so many gay men and women have had to face when coming to terms with their real sexuality. In my opinion there is no ‘unfortunate’ about it, unless one feels that one has missed out or is actually not wholly comfortable with their lives.
Yes Clive, I was born gay and I am very happy and grateful for that…Today and always 👏🏽👏🏽🏳️🌈
He probably simply meant that it has not made his life easier. Minority stress is real, as is discrimination.
Or, do we absorb the negativity from “society”,
Or, do we ignore the negativity, live our lives as ourselves and not give a rip.
Just saying.
Peace brother.
Yes, I can imagine a proud Black woman, or simply a woman, no matter how proud, having the same sentiment–it’s a statement of condition, not worth.