ApexNomad

I’d have to dust off my archives 😂 but I think it was around 3-4 years. I’d say it was better. We were both older, with deeper, richer life experiences, which added a new dimension to the connection. Plus, the anticipation of rediscovering our bodies made it even more exciting. And there was a lot of joy of seeing a familiar face. How about you? What was your experience like?

I’ll do whatever his underwear tells me to do.

Only he can pull off those red sneakers. Definitely a Red Shoe Diaries moment!

This is sounding like a Harlan Coben novel.

I’d have to agree with you—if I were to jet off around the world, BenjaminNicholas seems like the perfect pick. He sounds like someone who really gets shit done, and honestly, I absolutely appreciate that in a person. Plus, the emphasis on being a co-pilot? That’s gold. It’s all about shared experiences and making the journey just as special as the destination. That’s how you travel right. And I don’t know how to say this without it sounding indulgent, but there are times when I really value a man who can take care of me or take charge. Don’t get me wrong—I’ve taken care of myself and my loved ones my whole life. But there are moments when I don’t want to explain or talk. When I can just trust them—with me, my body, everything—and know they’ll handle it. There’s something deeply meaningful about letting someone plan the day, seeing the world through their vision, and knowing they’ll get it right. That kind of trust makes traveling feel effortless and unforgettable.

I hate when that happens.

A valet after my own heart.

I taught him everything he knows.

https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/143945-dangarously-outstandarius/?do=findComment&comment=2153837 @azdr0710 are you proud? I’m getting the hang of this. 😂

You should absolutely prioritize your own needs. But I think kindness and avoiding time-consuming pen-pal situations aren’t mutually exclusive. One can be respectful and considerate without feeling obligated to engage in conversations that don’t align with one’s personal needs or boundaries. Both actions can coexist without having to sacrifice one for the other.

And if you’re the prosecution team, you’re exactly the person they want on the jury.

I agree with you. I think apps/hiding behind a screen do reveal aspects of who people truly are, especially when the accountability of in-person interaction is removed. In gay culture, this often exposes biases and insecurities, amplifying the focus on aesthetics and instant gratification. While apps don’t create these behaviors, they magnify them. In my opinion, the challenge for us as a community is to use these spaces to foster connection and kindness rather than letting them perpetuate division or superficiality.