Another “Failed” Relationship (Navigating Gay Dating)

In this episode Matt speaks with Indie Author and Counselor, Jonathan Lee about dating as a gay man. Jonathan wrote his debut book 40 Single Gay where he over-shares his experience in the hostile gay dating world and what he learned about himself through the process. Matt and Jonathan unpack everything from hookup culture and non-monogamy, to intimacy and how to get our emotional needs met as gay men. Here are some of the concepts they explored in this episode: What is your experience of dating in the gay community? Societal pressures to be in a relationship Hostile world of dating Baggage and insecurity from past relationships The investment of time and energy it takes to date The epidemic of intimacy avoidance in our community Reframing failed relationships Doing our inner work If you find yourself lonely and frustrated with the gay dating scene and hook up apps, this episode may be just what you need. TODAY'S GUEST: Jonathan Lee   / 40_single_gay   TODAY'S HOST: Matt Landsiedel   / inspiredtobeauthentic   https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/ 0:00 Intro 4:20 40 Single Day Book 8:52 Expectations in Dating Life 21:39 Societal pressures to be in a relationship 24:48 What is your experience of dating in the gay community? 25:23 Hostile world of dating 27:57 Baggage and insecurity from past relationships 37:54 Jonathan's experience of dating in the gay community 41:02 The investment of time and energy it takes to date 47:08 Doing our inner work 53:33 The epidemic of intimacy avoidance in our community 54:05 Reframing failed relationships ►► COURSES & COACHING: Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga... ►► SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... ►► MONTHLY ZOOM CALL: Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community:   / gaymensbrotherhood   ►► QUIZ: Take the Attachment Style quiz and get your free report: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/qui... ►► PODCAST: Wanna listen but not watch? Check out the podcast version: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga... ►► ABOUT: Gay Men Going Deeper is a podcast and YouTube series about personal development, mental health and sexuality. HOSTS: MATT LANDSIEDEL - https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/ MICHAEL DIIORIO - https://www.wellismo.com/ FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / gaymensbrotherhood   Twitter:   / brotherhood_gay   TikTok:   / gaymengoingdeeper   Website: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ GAY MEN'S BROTHERHOOD: This is a conscious community for gay men to connect with each other on the journey of healing from shame and becoming more authentic and aligned to their truth. We aim to offer inspiration, support, connection, healing, and a safe space to show up just as you are. Our vision for the members is to learn to feel more comfortable showing up vulnerably so deeper intimacy can be established in our community. We dream of a gay community where everyone can feel more connected to one another in more ways than just superficial and we can feel less lonely and have deeper connections to one another. ► Join 1000's of gay men in building a supportive community: https://gay-mens-brotherhood.ck.page/...