Another reason it’s good to be gay.

[caramelsub]

I was reading a buzzfeed article about how men go out of their way to make women feel safe and protected. Such as never being alone in an elevator with a woman. Dropping her off at home, and waiting to leave until she gets inside safely. Keeping your distance when speaking to a woman you don’t know and giving her space. Some of these statements felt like overkill. As if women are minors. With women it’s so easy to be perceived as a creep, stalker, or harassing, for making any wrong gesture or comment, that I think many men just don’t want to feel like they are violating another person. Another reason it’s good to be gay. The playing field is a lot more even with same sex relationships. I always felt like this was a contributing factor to my homosexuality. Thoughts?

[+ ApexNomad]

1 hour ago, caramelsub said:

I was reading a buzzfeed article about how men go out of their way to make women feel safe and protected. Such as never being alone in an elevator with a woman. Dropping her off at home, and waiting to leave until she gets inside safely. Keeping your distance when speaking to a woman you don’t know and giving her space. Some of these statements felt like overkill. As if women are minors. With women it’s so easy to be perceived as a creep, stalker, or harassing, for making any wrong gesture or comment, that I think many men just don’t want to feel like they are violating another person. Another reason it’s good to be gay. The playing field is a lot more even with same sex relationships. I always felt like this was a contributing factor to my homosexuality. Thoughts?

I see your point. That said, gay relationships aren’t without their own unique challenges.

LGBTQ+ couples often face societal stigma, discrimination, and even safety risks, particularly when expressing affection in public. These external pressures can create stress that many heterosexual couples might not encounter as frequently.

Even within gay culture, stereotypes about roles—such as who’s perceived as more passive or dominant, or who “should” take on certain responsibilities—can perpetuate expectations that limit genuine connection. These assumptions, tied to broader societal notions of masculinity and power, can create tensions within relationships that might otherwise feel more equal.

At the end of the day, no relationship exists in a vacuum. Gay or straight, every relationship is shaped by personal dynamics, cultural expectations, and how the individuals involved choose to navigate them. True connection comes from challenging those assumptions and building something authentic together.