Gay living

[wrestlingobsessed]

Where is the best place to live if ur gay?

 

[polobro25]

maybe nyc? london? san fran?

 

[G-Lexington]

"Best" is an awfully strong word. Because people are majorly different. There are JUBbers who live in LA, and London, and New York, and San Francisco, and love it to pieces. And there's JUBbers is smaller cities, towns, and rural areas, who are also happy as clams. Plus, there are some who AREN'T happy in those same locations.

Yes, in general, some places are going to be better than others. San Francisco is probably better than Baghdad. But it's going to come down to the individual. I love being gay and being me in Denver, but that doesn't mean I think everybody should come live here. It's not for everybody.

Lex

 

[danniflava]

Isn't Toronto one of the most populated with gays?

 

[screwnutty]

if you would like to know where to go in Europe and in the rest of the world, here is some info about gay friendly cities/countries based on people’s experiences from around the world. Good and gay friendly places to visit are:

- Brighton, England

- Chueca neighborhood in Madrid

- Sitges, outside Barcelona

- Mykonos

- Florence

- Stockholm

- Copenhagen

- Montreal

- Vancouver

- Toronto

- London

- Sydney

- Amsterdam

- Madrid

- Reykjavik

- Cape Town

- Paris

- Bangkok

- Tokyo



And for the countries: Canada and Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands, Japan, Iceland.

Have a nice trip

http://www.xtourist.com/articles/Gay_friendly_countries_a29_f0.html

 

[Fiorino]

San Diego, can't beat the weather, and very open.

 

[giorgiobaby]

there's so many place to go. I've lived in Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles and been all over. Different cities have differrent vibes, you gotta find one that works for you.

 

[wrestlingobsessed]

Im living in ireland so its a bit bad.

 

[Eagle653]

^^How so?

In my many travels, I think, if I could name the place, I'd probably like to live in San Diego. To me, it about has it all: Perfect weather, accepting atmosphere, great people. I think I might grow tired of the "perfect weather" though, as I love change of seasons. But, one can always travel for diversion. San Diego is a great city.

 

[BabiGayPimp]

I've been told Atlanta is great for black, gay men because there's actually more than two or three of us in that town! But I wouldn't know. I haven't traveled much lately.

 

[Elwood]

Montreal is very very gay friendly and has a huge vibrant gay village!! And some of the hottest men on the planet!! It is true.

 

[Jory]

Where I live the top three are

in Alpha order

Long Beach, CA

Silverlake,CA

West Hollywood, CA

 

[tallguy297]

Where is the best place to live if ur gay?

Well mate to me thats easy to answer...

Its where you feel safe, comfortable, relaxed and are surrounded by people who love you care for you and respect you. Its where you feel like you belong.

And most likely its where you live right now.


The biggest mistake we can make mate, is thinking the grass is greener somewhere else... For sure there might be legitimate reasons you want to move but understand that if your concerns are things like loneliness and lack of opportunity to meet people, they are as much states of mind as they are location related.

Certainly some places have larger gay populations... but there are people in those places who seek more, and bigger and larger as well to solve what they see as their loneliness - its a real catch 22.

The short answer mate is this... People make places. People make cities... but people also make small towns. And its people who make you feel loved and safe and cherished.

You dont need to move somewhere special to be gay and happy or safe or relaxed.

You need to find the right people to surround yourself with no matter where you are... because thats the key to feeling like you belong and that you are the special unique talented and caring guy that you are. And my guess is that theres already quite a few that think that where you live right now.

 

[wrestlingobsessed]

Well mate to me thats easy to answer...

Its where you feel safe, comfortable, relaxed and are surrounded by people who love you care for you and respect you. Its where you feel like you belong.

And most likely its where you live right now.


The biggest mistake we can make mate, is thinking the grass is greener somewhere else... For sure there might be legitimate reasons you want to move but understand that if your concerns are things like loneliness and lack of opportunity to meet people, they are as much states of mind as they are location related.

Certainly some places have larger gay populations... but there are people in those places who seek more, and bigger and larger as well to solve what they see as their loneliness - its a real catch 22.

The short answer mate is this... People make places. People make cities... but people also make small towns. And its people who make you feel loved and safe and cherished.

You dont need to move somewhere special to be gay and happy or safe or relaxed.

You need to find the right people to surround yourself with no matter where you are... because thats the key to feeling like you belong and that you are the special unique talented and caring guy that you are. And my guess is that theres already quite a few that think that where you live right now.

Thanks a lot for that. I havent come out yet and dont know any gay guys really personally and i feel lonely.

 

[cityboi]

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is very gay friendly and a great city.

 

[slickery]

Aside from a deep and meaningful reply, Sydney is the best place to live for gays.

I have no hesitation showing affection with my bf in public. There's gays everywhere here it's ridiculous. The city even lines the streets with rainbow flags.

 

[NineOfClubs]

Where I live the top three are

in Alpha order

Long Beach, CA

Silverlake,CA

West Hollywood, CA

Couldn't agree more. These are great places for "us".

But it's more about where we are, innerly, than place-wise.

We can be happy almost anywhere. At least, I can....

 

[tallguy297]

Thanks a lot for that. I havent come out yet and dont know any gay guys really personally and i feel lonely.

Well mate its a really common complaint, so dont feel alone in your struggle.

And while its easy to offer up solutions the real one is for you to understand that no matter where you are, you will always be you. Your values, your morals, your attitude, your sense of humor... See WO, you are a unique special person - gay or not.

Being gay isnt necessarily any easy or harder in larger or smaller towns cities... Being gay is made easier by you realizing that you havent changed and you are no less a person than anyone else... that you have the same worth and value as anyone else.

To make a shift to a new town, to make a new beginning is always hard... and yet the attraction of a clean start can be great. But if you struggle to come out where you are, then it may not be any easier in a new town.

Coming out is a very personal and individual process... its one thats done in your time and when you feel ready. But it can also be a critical step to you feeling safe and happy - and in helping you realize that you can control how you feel and that you can take back your life without feeling the need to run or hide.

Take some time mate to think about how you feel inside and whats really holding you back... is it where you live or your fears of coming out or even being gay itself? Its impossible to run from yourself WO... and sometimes the support of those around you who already love and cherish you can make this struggle just that little bit easier.

 

[wrestlingobsessed]

Well mate its a really common complaint, so dont feel alone in your struggle.

And while its easy to offer up solutions the real one is for you to understand that no matter where you are, you will always be you. Your values, your morals, your attitude, your sense of humor... See WO, you are a unique special person - gay or not.

Being gay isnt necessarily any easy or harder in larger or smaller towns cities... Being gay is made easier by you realizing that you havent changed and you are no less a person than anyone else... that you have the same worth and value as anyone else.

To make a shift to a new town, to make a new beginning is always hard... and yet the attraction of a clean start can be great. But if you struggle to come out where you are, then it may not be any easier in a new town.

Coming out is a very personal and individual process... its one thats done in your time and when you feel ready. But it can also be a critical step to you feeling safe and happy - and in helping you realize that you can control how you feel and that you can take back your life without feeling the need to run or hide.

Take some time mate to think about how you feel inside and whats really holding you back... is it where you live or your fears of coming out or even being gay itself? Its impossible to run from yourself WO... and sometimes the support of those around you who already love and cherish you can make this struggle just that little bit easier.

Ya i worry too much wat people think. My family and friends have made comments. My sister said when she saw a gay person that hes disgusting.

 

[Yeehaw]

Isn't Toronto one of the most populated with gays?

That's why I'm moving back there ha!