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What’s a Same-Sex Celibate Partnership?

by Eugene Heffron | Nov 14, 2018 | Musings, Popular | 90

A same-sex celibate partnership is an intimate coupling between two same-sex attracted or gay-identifying individuals. Bonded for life in a way similar to marriage but, of course, minus the sex. I have already seen a few celibate couplings form between guys. I’ve been mostly watching from a distance, but other times I’ve contacted those folks to ask questions. Sometimes I view them with a lot of envy.

A Man Like All the Other Men?

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Nov 6, 2018 | Lifestories | 43

I recently returned from a men’s retreat in which I came face-to-face with my biggest struggle: not anything regarding my sexuality or sexual addictions. But simply feeling like a man. Like a man among men, assembled on an equal playing field rather than somewhere on another field’s sidelines.

When Someone Comes Out to You

by Ryan Burger | Oct 30, 2018 | Musings | 8

Here at Your Other Brothers, we’ve shared advice for coming out, but what if someone comes out to you? I’ve compiled a non-exhaustive list of pointers and things to keep in mind when someone comes out to you.

Abandoning My New Life to Care for My Father

by Marshall | Oct 26, 2018 | Lifestories | 9

After I had lived in Seattle for a few months, some things out of my control started happening that threatened my ability to continue living in my newfound home. In addition to money troubles, a friend of my elderly father called from Florida to tell me that his health was declining and that he was not thinking clearly anymore. I decided right then I had to leave and take care of my father.

The Joys and Sorrows of a Highly Sensitive Man

by Eugene Heffron | Oct 2, 2018 | Lifestories | 29

I’ve often felt great shame over being so highly sensitive. I thought I was the only guy who cried or got his feelings hurt so easily while the other men took life’s unpleasantness in masculine stride.

How God Provided in My Midlife Loneliness

by Marshall | Sep 26, 2018 | Lifestories | 11

Arriving at my new house, I found no one there to greet me. I knew where my new housemates hid the key, so I let myself in. My emotions were almost more than I could take: fear, loneliness, and confusion.

Coming Out at College

by Kevin Zimmerman | Sep 12, 2018 | Lifestories | 7

College held the hope for a fresh start. Home meant the weight of my double-life: the pain of lying about porn and “everything is okay” all the time; the great friendships that never felt deep or authentic enough for my broken self.

A Personal, Vulnerable Conversation

by Dean Samuels | Sep 7, 2018 | Lifestories | 7

Henry and I had a great, heartfelt talk. But a realization hit me as we were talking: I don’t want to share this conversation with anyone else. What we talked about that day was personal. Vulnerable.

Our New Bonus Podcast: The YOBALOGUE

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Sep 1, 2018 | News, Podcast | 2

We just launched our brand new monthly bonus podcast, The YOBALOGUE: it’s sort of an “epilogue” to our regular show and a continuing dialogue with you, our faithful followers, featuring listener calls, comment feedback, cut content, and more.