attraction

I Still Don't Know Who I Am
I Still Don’t Know Who I Am
So, as it turns out, I still don't know who I am. And with two decades now under my belt, I have come to the conclusion that I don't know who I want to be.
Will She Still Marry Me?
Will She Still Marry me?
Before I could even think to ask my girlfriend to marry me, I was absolutely sure of another thing: I needed to confess to her that I was attracted to guys.
Dating a Girl but Attracted to Guys
Dating a Girl but Attracted to Guys
I would look and feel more "normal" if married. I would definitely fit into the Christian world better. So, I decided to try out dating a girl.
When a Rock Star Comes Out Gay Christian
When a Rock Star Comes Out Gay Christian
A fascinating conversation about Trey Pearson, his coming out, and what it means to struggle with homosexuality or be a "gay Christian" in today's culture.
Fighting to be Straight
Fighting to be Straight
There was a split in who I thought I was and who I was thought to be. I fought to be straight and prove to everyone nothing is wrong with me. I'm normal.
How Badly Do I Want Healing?
How Badly Do I Want Healing?
Do I really want complete healing, or am I satisfied being a lifelong struggler? Is the self-pity I've surrounded myself with for so long too hard to leave?
What is an addict?
What is an Addict?
Today marks a special and pivotal turning point here at Your Other Brothers. For the last four-plus months, we've been bringing you four blog posts a week from me and my same-sex attracted brothers the world over. We've seen incremental site growth from week to week and month to month, and lately it's starting to feel like a family in here. I couldn't be more pleased with the last four-plus months. I speak on behalf of all my other brothers when I say thank you for joining us on this strange new journey. With every passing month, it feels less and less strange. Today is special, because it brings to life a vision planted at the start: a new medium to broadcast our stories. The written word is great -- I personally adore blogging -- but sometimes, the written word can only go so far. Here at YOB, we want to share our stories however we...
Why I'm Attracted to Men
Why I’m Attracted to Men
I can't help that I am attracted to men. I can look at my life and see both nature and nurture contributing to my sexuality.
How I Failed My Gay Brother
How I Failed My Gay Brother
I pretended everything was normal with my gay brother and acted like I didn't notice his sexuality. I didn't want to deal with any trouble.
A Great Friendship Turns Into the Dating Game
A Great Friendship Turns Into the Dating Game
I had never really liked a girl like this. I had attempted dating girls before...but this time, I was seriously head over heels for this girl.
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