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Read one, some or binge-read all of the 50+ articles written by Phil and guests to help you feel connected as a gay man.
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Phil McAuliffe
Feb 4, 20238 min read
The lonely side of gay: the 5 symptoms you shouldn't ignore
I see 5 common symptoms of gay loneliness.
Do you have any of them?
844 views
Phil McAuliffe
Dec 15, 20227 min read
Navigating the Holidays: strategies for surviving the festive season
This time of year can be tough.
Your loneliness loves to spoil your joy.
Let's get you through this season.
57 views
Phil McAuliffe
Jun 9, 20226 min read
The dark side of Pride: exploring the loneliness of Pride
June is Pride month. Being gay isn't all rainbows and unicorns, is it?
262 views
Phil McAuliffe
Nov 18, 202111 min read
The art of finding true belonging as a gay man in the midst of loneliness
When you feel that you belong, you feel connected. When you don’t, you can feel lonely. Let me share my experience.
512 views
Justin Oberste MA, AMFT
Oct 7, 20219 min read
Overcoming the loneliness of change: how Justin found connection during life transitions
Dark nights of the soul are horrible.
And needed.
397 views
Phil McAuliffe
Sep 23, 20215 min read
2021: Your year of authentic connection - third progress check
How is your year of authentic connection going? Let's check in and find out.
40 views
Andrew Reid
Sep 9, 202110 min read
The loneliness of being gay in a straight marriage
To be a gay man in a straight marriage is to be disconnected from self.
1,310 views
Phil McAuliffe
Aug 12, 20214 min read
Why your cracks are sexy
Yes, male asses are beautiful. So is kintsugi.
72 views
Phil McAuliffe
Jul 29, 20214 min read
The ultimate guide on finding your Prince Charming and living happily ever after
Waiting for your Prince Charming to save you from your loneliness? Wait no more!
211 views
Phil McAuliffe
Jul 15, 20215 min read
2021: Your year of authentic connection - second progress check
Let's check in to see how your year of authentic connection is going.
46 views
Phil McAuliffe
Mar 4, 20214 min read
2021 – Your year of authentic connection: first progress check
How is your year of authentic connection progressing?
40 views
Phil McAuliffe
Jan 7, 20217 min read
2021 - Your year of authentic connection
Let’s make 2021 your year of authentic connection
53 views
Phil McAuliffe
Nov 26, 20208 min read
The importance of true friendship in life for gay men.
We know that friendship is important, but what makes a friendship?
220 views
Phil McAuliffe
Nov 12, 20206 min read
Discovering the true you: unpacking the question "Who Are You?"
If putting yourself out into the world is the cure to loneliness, who are you?
82 views
Phil McAuliffe
Oct 29, 202013 min read
The link between shame and loneliness: how I broke the cycle
Shame begets loneliness. Loneliness begets shame. Let’s turn our shame into our ally.
586 views
Jesse Elkins
Oct 1, 20209 min read
Comparisons CAN bring joy
Comparison can be the thief of joy, but it can also bring curiosity, connection and community.
110 views
Michael DiIorio
Sep 23, 20208 min read
Connection and casual sex: pros and cons
Can we gay men use casual sex as a means of connection?
655 views
Phil McAuliffe
May 27, 20207 min read
The stigma of loneliness
By even talking about loneliness we risk outing ourselves as being a person who is of no worth. No wonder there's a stigma.
382 views
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