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Relationships

Case of the ex: How break-ups really impact us

Divisive events of the past few years show how much animosity there can be when two sides fundamentally disagree with each other... Read more

Published: 13th February, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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Relationships: why can't gay men communicate?

For issue #158 of FS we conducted a big survey on break-ups (to start the year on a cheering footing)... Read more

Published: 12th February, 2017

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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The Ex-Factor

In a phenomenon that seems to be particular to the gay community, a lot of guys end up with a friend or two who they used to go out with. Some still go on holiday together. But how close a friend can your ex really be? Read more

Published: 5th August, 2016

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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Some gay men have open relationships. Get over it.

Alright, before we start, there’s something I need to make absolutely clear... crystal. It’s factual and undeniable and here it is. Open relationships can and do work! Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2016

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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Why are gay men so vocal about open relationships?

I’ve been with FS for nearly six years now and in my experience there are only two subjects that get men as heated as this. One is sexual racism and the other is open relationships. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2016

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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The REAL sex lives of gay men in open relationships

56% of men in open relationships are worried about becoming HIV-positive Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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Open Relationships Uncovered

We surveyed 1,006 gay men and asked them what their opinions on open relationships are. We uncovered some fascinating results... Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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I used to think 'why am I always single?' Then something happened...

After years of searching for ‘Mr Right’ I think I’ve finally found my match. He’s smart, funny, creative, affectionate and emotionally balanced, pretty much ticking all the essential boxes on my list. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2015

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

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Would you date an HIV-positive guy?

If you’re worried about an HIV-positive partner getting sick or dying then it’s time for you to realise that it’s now the 21st century. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2015

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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Hello my name is Tom. Fancy a date?

It’s not for the want of being single, but ever since being diagnosed HIV-positive, now nearly three years ago, my dating game has changed or completely disappeared to put it more accurately. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2015

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

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Forever single - a never ending dating game

When it comes to relationships, gay men can be some of the most jaded humans on our overly-cynical dirt ball of a planet. Which is just typical of us *eye roll*... Read more

Published: 30th May, 2014

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

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Single, taken, other?

Let's play the relationships game. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2012

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

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