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Originally Posted by Bbucko  ...This was not, in any way, a financial gain for me: I have never been attracted to, nor sought, money from my dalliances. Nor was any ever offered. Instead, I was offered something much more valuable. I was given their respect and undivided attention. I was treated as a peer sometimes, as someone to be mentored and coached at others. It was always mutually-advantageous in ways that straight men never get a chance to explore.
As I was very much a pragmatist when it came to sex, I was always able to separate carnal fun from romantic interest, and my lovers were chosen from my peers in age and income. I never married up and never married for money. |
I totally agree with you (didn't put whole quote...was very well written). Though I've never been interested in guys because of their position or wealth, I have been fortunate to be friends and associates of many men of 'social stations' above my own. Without the Gay connection between us, our relationship possibly would have never happened. Back in the 70's and 80's, this happened alot and I never felt used nor did I abuse their trust. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen as much nowadays. Maybe because of some fear of being outed or abused by predatory youngsters or oldsters. It's unfortunate, too, as the role models provided made me expect more of myself and to reach higher than what society would have had me be.
I love being a man and I really love being a gay man.