Thank God for gay men. Thank God for gay men, because if it were not for gay men, I would not talk to men at all.
CommunityComfortConfidenceFriendshipGenderGratitudeSafetySupport
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker credits gay men for providing a supportive social circle that made interacting with men comfortable for her.
- In plain terms
- She thanks gay men for being the first men she felt safe around.
- What can you take from it?
- Safe communities can build confidence for interacting with broader groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who helped you feel safe in social settings?
- How do friendships shape your confidence?
Another view
Not everyone finds gay men to be safe or welcoming.
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