How To Make Friends: Navigating Platonic Connections vs. Friends with Benefits

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we explore the complex nature of making friends within the gay community. There’s a fine line between sexual or romantic connections and platonic friendships, and those lines can blur quite easily. Some of the topics we’ll cover include: 👬Blurred lines between friends and friends with benefits 👬Advice and tips on platonic friendships 👬How to expand your friendship circle 👬Keeping an open mind when meeting people 👬Having honest conversations Join us as we delve into the challenges and dynamics that come into play in gay platonic friendships. Whether you're seeking to expand your circle or strengthen existing bonds, we share practical tips and insights on how to build and maintain meaningful friendships without the complications of romantic feelings getting involved. TODAY'S HOSTS: MATT LANDSIEDEL - https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/ MICHAEL DIIORIO - https://www.wellismo.com/ RENO JOHNSTON - https://itjustgotreno.com/ 00:00 Introduction 05:26 Challenges in Making Friends: My Biology 09:49 Get Out of the Way 14:45 How Does Having Sex Change the Relationship 16:48 I'm Different 22:27 Some Ways of Finding Success in Making Friends 28:43 Building Community 34:20 I am the One to Reach Out 36:07 Uncomfortable Conversation 39:09 Outro 🗓️ MONTHLY COMMUNITY EVENTS: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ev... 📚 ONLINE LEARNING: Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga... 👍🏼 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... 🎉 FACEBOOK GROUP:   / gaymensbrotherhood   ♥️ ATTACHMENT STYLE QUIZ: Get your free report delivered to your inbox: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/qui... 🎙️ PODCAST: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ga... ℹ️ ABOUT: Gay Men Going Deeper is a podcast and YouTube channel about personal development, mental health and sexuality. HOSTS: MATT LANDSIEDEL - https://www.mattlandsiedel.com/ MICHAEL DIIORIO - https://www.wellismo.com/ RENO JOHNSTON - https://itjustgotreno.com/ FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / gaymensbrotherhood   Twitter:   / brotherhood_gay   TikTok:   / gaymengoingdeeper   Website: https://www.gaymensbrotherhood.com/ GAY MEN'S BROTHERHOOD: This is a conscious community for gay men to connect with each other on the journey of healing from shame and becoming more authentic and aligned to their truth. We aim to offer inspiration, support, connection, healing, and a safe space to show up just as you are. Our vision for the members is to learn to feel more comfortable showing up vulnerably so deeper intimacy can be established in our community. We dream of a gay community where everyone can feel more connected to one another in more ways than just superficial and we can feel less lonely and have deeper connections to one another. ► Join 1000's of gay men in building a supportive community: https://gay-mens-brotherhood.ck.page/...