Marshall

Jesus told us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. I seek to do that with great joy, because He is better than everything we give up! Also I want to love others in an unselfish way as Jesus taught. I currently do my best to live out that kind of love with 15 other friends on a farm near the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. I love talking about what really matters, and seeing a friend's heart turn from pain to joy, from fear to peace, and from despair to hope! My writing tends to focus on the topic of friendships with other guys. I have never married and am currently the oldest author on YOB.
When I First Met My Alpha Male Friend
When I First Met My Alpha Male Friend
At times, it's been emotionally and even physically painful to be this alpha male's friend. But also enormously rewarding and well worth it! I refer to James as an "alpha male" because he is a natural leader who many others, especially straight men, gladly follow.
The Thing I Learned from My Friend's Addiction
The Thing I Learned from My Friend’s Addiction
As addicts often do, Jake used my older friend Jeremy's sexuality to manipulate him.
How I Make Friends as an Older Single Guy
How I Make Friends as an Older Single Guy
I am an older single guy but am thankfully anything but lonely and depressed. I am very happy and full of hope for my future!
When Should I Hug Another Guy?
When Should I Hug Another Guy?
Not all guys feel comfortable hugging another guy. So, when should I hug another guy, a male friend? The answer is different for each friend!
Questioning My Friend's Sexuality
Questioning My Friend’s Sexuality
After my friend started trusting me, he opened up more. And I began to wonder if he was same-sex attracted when he talked about not having a girlfriend.
My Friend's Baggage Affects Me
My Friend’s Baggage Affects Me
Inwardly my friend seemed to be bravely fighting something. Maybe drugs and alcohol were just his misguided way of fighting whatever his inner baggage was.
My Struggles Like Substance Abuse
My Struggles Like Substance Abuse
His confessions showed me the actual similarities between his substance abuse and my same-sex attractions.
Rebirth of a Male Friendship
Rebirth of a Male Friendship
I had destroyed our friendship by my unhealthy emotional dependence and demands for exclusive affection. He understandably ended our friendship.
When Male Friendship Dies
When Male Friendship Dies
Even with a better understanding of my SSA, he just couldn't take daily contact with me anymore. So, he told me he was moving out.
When Friendship Turns Unhealthy
When Friendship Turns Unhealthy
One day my friend came home and found me in deep emotional turmoil. He directly asked me what was wrong, so I tried to explain what I was feeling about him.
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