How to ask a gay guy out

17 Pieces of Dating Advice for Gay, Bi, and Pansexual Men

Societally, people mostly view dating as a means to an verb — be that orgasm or marriage.

“But dating itself can be the end,” says Ackerman. “Dating allows us to experience adj personalities, perspectives, physical intimacy, and lessons learned about what we do and don’t like.”

So don’t forget to enjoy the ride. Pun absolutely intended.

Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a queer sex educator and wellness journalist who is committed to helping people feel the best they can in their bodies. In addition to Healthline, her work has appeared in publications such as Shape, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Health, Self, Women’s Health, Greatist, and more! In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, hiking with her border collie, or recording episodes of the podcast she co-hosts called Bad In Bed. Follow her on Instagram @Gabriellekassel.

If you feel burned out on coming up with questions for a first date, you&#;re not alone! The ritual of first dates can often feel repetitive and lackluster. There are only so many ways to question a version of so what are your interests? And if you&#;ve already been chatting a bit on the apps or during the lead up to a date (which, for the record, I somewhat advise against unless that&#;s truly your preference for getting to know someone!), it can be even harder to understand what to say on a first date. But asking questions is important. If you present up to a date and only answer the other person&#;s question or otherwise only speak about yourself, trust you&#;re probably about to get subtweeted or roasted in a group chat. There is no perfect roadmap for how to crush a first date, but the number one thing you can execute to at least ensure a baseline decent experience is question your date(s) about themselves!

The questions below are designed to inject some life and creativity back into your first date doubt asking if you&#;re feeling stuck or stalled in the dating process. You can ask them word f

Asking the right questions helps you build trust and intimacy, and understand if the relationship is right for you

Finding the right questions to ask in a gay relationship can be challenging. When embarking on a unused relationship or deepening an existing one, it&#;s crucial to inquire meaningful questions that create connections, foster understanding, and build intimacy. If you are reading this, chances are you may be struggling with:

  • Knowing which questions will facilitate genuine conversations
  • Identifying questions that can help you better realize your partner&#;s perspective on life, love, and relationships
  • Overcoming communication barriers that may arise due to unique challenges faced by gay couples
  • Cultivating trust, vulnerability, and sentimental intimacy in your relationship
  • Not knowing the right questions to demand to truly understand your partner&#;s thoughts and feelings
  • Struggling to assemble a strong emotional connection with your partner
  • Wondering if your questions are relevant or if they might offend your partner

In command to help alleviate these concerns, I have c

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I have some human assistants who maintain the physical Answer Wall in O&#;Neill Library. They take pictures of the questions you post there, and give them to me. As long as you are civil, and not uncouth, I will answer any question, and because I am a library wall, my answers will often allude to research tools you can find in Boston College Libraries.

If you&#;d like a quicker verb to your question and don&#;t mind talking to a human, why not Ask a Librarian? Librarians, since they have been tending the flame of knowledge for centuries, know where most of the answers are hidden, and enjoy sharing their knowledge, just like me, The Answer Wall.