This is episode 124 of the Baehr and Curadh podcast. We are going to talk about life lessons.
- Listen to older gays, even if you think they are annoying, and don't ignore them. Gay life does not stop at 40.
- Honor the chain of those who came before by mentoring those who need it.
- The time to come out of the closet is when the burden of hiding your true self is greater than the benefits you get from passing.
- Don't let being gay (or not being gay) determine your career path.
- Don't buy that expensive ring, watch, cellphone or car, just to impress your friends.
- Be yourself and get comfortable with who you are.
- Don't listen to those who try to shame you, and don't shame yourself.
- The only safe sex is solitary masturbation. If you share your body with others, get tested regularly.
- You don’t owe anybody sex (not even your husband), and either one of you are allowed to change your mind at any point.
- Just because you aren't someone's type, it doesn’t mean you are unattractive.
- Be kind to yourself and others. Stop judging your peers.
- The perfect person for you is never going to exist. We all have flaws, even you. Overlooking a few of them will be necessary to find a partner.
- Never date because you’re lonely. Date because you want to share your life with someone.
- Work smarter, not harder.
