As a boy age six I knew in my heart I was not going to like girls, but instead boys and men were my thing. As a southern baptist preacher's kid, it was not going to be easy to say the words, I AM GAY.
Where do I start talking about finding love? Yet alone in one of the most vibrant and culturally rich cities in Africa? Coming from a much smaller place - Durban, where everyone is laid back and always seem to be on a "Go Slow", I have found the transition to be rather difficult.
It is not easy to turn a potential date into a date. Firstly, it is not always easy to tell who is gay, and who might be interested in you. If you are in a crowded place and someone makes eye contact with you, how do you know if it was a mistake or if there was some meaning to it? The best way to let a person know that you are interested is to smile at them and make eye contact.
The question I hear the most is "how can I make friendships with other gay people?" Unfortunately, the so-called 'dating' and 'people-meeting' websites and apps are filled with people who are interested in nothing but sex. Here are some better suggestions that may help you to make friends with other gay people.
The first stage is one where you profess the joys of being single. Being single is the best thing in the world. You wonder why anyone would be stupid enough to be in a relationship. You really relish the freedom and lack of responsibility that comes with being single.
Did you know that a homosexual relationship can actually set the example to society of how a good relationship works? Heterosexuals can learn things from gay relationships such as our partner being our equal, knowing how to make our partner happy, and being innovative.
We usually fear becoming the more submissive partner, and the submissive role often has a bad connotation. It is sometimes referred to as being the 'wife' in the relationship.