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Why I love GBT

Blog Last Activity 9 years ago 417 views 9 comments
Recently discovered with my partner that I wasn't happy just saying 'I love you'. That seemed so cliche. I've begun to tell him specifically what I like about him. Makes it more meaningful. I also love this website. There's a perfect combination of warmth, affection and support on the one hand, and the raunchiest raunch of honest conversations about sex on the other. It's what makes it one of the best gay websites on our little blue planet. So just wanted to say that here's what I specifically love about you guys: the warmth, friendliness, intelligence, playfulness, real emotion, creativity, class, style, great sense of humor, the willingness to extend real heart to anyone who needs it, the fiery emotions that sometimes cause a bit of argument along with a broadness of spirit that never holds grudges about those arguments; the willingness to talk and share the human experience; the great sense of openness about forms of pleasure and desire; the huge variety of aesthetic senses and ways of being in the world, all somehow just easily mingling and celebrating each other; the bravery of being who you are and allowing others to do the same; the sheer cheekiness and wit on display, always such a joy and often such a hysterical laugh to read; the way you all combine to create a kind of internet home for gay guys, no matter how they come here, to feel welcomed and supported - especially when you consider how so many gay sites don't offer that at all and so much of the internet is about nastiness, not warmth and support; the passion - there's just so much passion here, it's so human and awesome...... I've even come to love the way this website is all creaky floors and leaky faucets in the technical sense: somehow both annoying and charming at the same time. Anyway, love you all so much and wishing you all the best for 2015. Thanks so much for this little internet home, which I treasure. xo Brae

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Stewartj739
9 years ago

I have read a couple of your posts and love you already. You are a kindred spirit. Thanks too for the hot tip re 'I love you' so true and my partner and I are definitely in that going through the motions stage. I think saying it differently could really help is better connect in 2015. If you ever like to have a little chat by email or whatever, it would be a pleasure. John xx

Davey1965
9 years ago

HEY Brae this was funny lol "I've even come to love the way this website is all creaky floors and leaky faucets in the technical sense "

9 years ago

Such profound words spoken from the heart and I couldn't agree with you more.Whenever I feel a bit low I come on here and am usually laughing at something within a few minutes.The friendhsip from most guys here outweighs the negatives that sometimes eminate from some members - whether intentional or not.Glad to have you back on board Brae..Huge hugs xx

9 years ago

Happy your back Braedan we all love and want to cudle you

9 years ago

You articulated exactly how I also feel about GBT and the wonderful ppl in this community, and that, of course, includes you Brae bro.(((hugz))) to all.

9 years ago

Sweet and kind words Brae...glad you have come back...you add something special to the place...like each person who is here..it is what makes it what it is...Hugs..Thomas xxooxxoo

Davey1965
9 years ago

So glad you returned Braedan and that you found love.xo

chchsanta
9 years ago

I couldn't agree more, Braeden. I have grown to love the sites foibles. I just relax and wait to see if today is my lucky day when I post. Nick18 deserves a medal for the work he does keeping the site going. Visiting here is like coming/cuming home. xoxo

nate88
9 years ago

AH!!!! Only a heart that pumps Scottish blood could be so kind and loving with word. Happy we are Friends and even more so of my Scottish heritage that links us together. I read your words and feel CALM but we know of the fire-down-below. WE back up and live our words. We are never ashamed and willing to be a part of the whole instead of the STAND ALONE - "Stand Sure". Love ya, Andy xoxo