Dating unpacked

Explicit content warning

01/18/23 • 58 min

When it comes to dating, us gay men can really be up against it. If you don’t fit certain stereotypes, or if you can’t handle the toxicity that runs rife on apps, then just the thought of finding love can seem impossible. But does it have to be that way? In this episode, Davis and I delve into all of this, and we hear from journalist, Paul Ewart, (interview starts at 30:12) about his experiences with Grindr. You can read Paul's article below:

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/is-tinder-the-new-grindr-why-my-awful-dating-reality-could-become-your-future/news-story/4126e8398c6fa25f44e51e00db1dddd3

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/is-tinder-the-new-grindr-why-my-awful-dating-reality-could-become-your-future/news-story/4126e8398c6fa25f44e51e00db1dddd3

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CREDITS:

Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay

Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic

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Author photograph by Leon Chen