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[quote=Anonymous]It may just have been a passing comment.

I get the impression there are many gay men in their 30s and 40s who were essentially born 5-10 years too early. They still grew up in a time with a lot of stigma against homosexuals and even among liberals there were still resistance to homosexuals in committed relationships having families of their own. Many gay men of this age who wanted the whole wife-family-house in the burbs ideal they saw all around them couldn't have it, so they effectively withdrew from the serious relationship market, content to remain on the sidelines. The world has now changed, rapidly, in terms of gay acceptance, but they still struggle with their earlier views and expectations. The younger gays seem to have far less of an issue with these conflicts between desires and the practical reality of their sexuality because there's less stigma for gay couples having families and the suburban lifestyle.

Sit down with your friend and tell him the immortal quote from Shakespeare: to thine own self be true. [/quote]

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