Adulthood: We’re All Screwed Up

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We adults have no idea what the heck is going on, writes stand-up comedian Bo Guthrie.

Eating Sushi at Stoplights

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Caring for his mother through treatment for a brain tumor, David Olimpio finds odd comforts in a city he used to call home.

The Gay Dad Project Letters: Jared’s Response to Erin

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When you’re a teenager and your father comes out as gay, you can end up feeling like there’s no one you can tell. Erin and Jared exchange letters about their experiences as the children of gay men.

You Don’t Want a Child, You Want a Baby That Never Grows Up

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“You don’t want a child. You want a baby. You want a human puppy. One that never grows up.”

Dating Fiction: The Introduction of the Designated Hitter

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“They came up to his apartment, they said and did a few things with him, and then they went home.”

“Here’s a suggestion: if you don’t know the woman, shut the f*ck up. Tell your mother she has a nice ass.”

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This is a comment by Mike on the post “Why Are Guys So Obsessed With My Butt?”

Ten Things I’ve Learned By Having One-Night Stands

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“When you wake up in a part of your city that you don’t recognize with somebody you don’t know, it leads you to question your decision-making abilities. But it often makes a terrific story.”

Fatherhood: A New Paradigm

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“Dads are free to define fatherhood on their own terms.” Lome Aseron welcomes that opportunity.

First the tears, then the rest

 She started crying.  Most of them have cried, but at least they cried for legitimate reasons:  Father abused me, mother didn’t love me, brother got all of the attention.  Perhaps she had a reason, but her reason wasn’t legitimate. “I love him so much,” she said, referring to an absent fiancé.   While she said [...]