Longtime Companions

Longtime Companions: Autobiographies of Gay Male Fidelity provides a sophisticated alternative to âœanything goesâ gay literature. Challenging the stereotype that gay men are incapable of lasting and successful relationships 15 long-term gay couples share slices of their own lives to give you insight into their present relationships while some discuss life after their mates have passed on. You will find that their stories offer an inspirational and richly fulfilling alternative to an empty life of promiscuity that lacks true love. Through a treasury of autobiographical essays Longtime Companions documents how committed gay male unions can be as enduring nurturing and diverse as heterosexual marriages and proves that loving commitments and life-sharing are not exclusive to heterosexual unions. A celebration of gay diversity this book offers you insights from contributors of different ages professions geographic locations and attitudes. You will learn the intimate details of the couplesâlives including: how they met their partners how soon they committed to each other how long the couples have been together--from 14 years to over 50 years their keys to leading successful happy lives the ways in which their relationships fulfill their personal needs and contribute to community lifeYou will come to realize the true strength of these menâs relationships as you share in their struggles within a society that offers them little recognition or support for their successful relationships. Co-editor Alfred Lees explains in the introduction to Longtime Companions âœWeâve all worked diligently to make our partnerships sound nurturing and enduring. Weâve done this without any social motivation largely without role models in the face of âofficialâdisapproval or contempt. Weâve told our stories here to refute--by the simple facts of our experience--the grotesque misrepresentation of gays as being incapable of stable committed relationships. â Will add more. Through a treasury of autobiographical essays Longtime Companions documents how committed gay-male unions can be as enduring nurturing and diverse as heterosexual marriages and proves that loving commitment and life-sharing are not exclusive to heterosexual unions. A celebration of gay diversity contributors vary in age profession geographic location and attitudes. You will learn the intimate details of the couplesâlives including: how they met their partners how soon they committed to each other how they managed to collaborate on successful fulfilling lives how some have maintained their commitment as part of an open relationshipYou will come to realize the true strength of these menâs relationships as you share in their struggles within a society that offers them little recognition or support for their successful relationships. Co-Author Alfred Lees explains in the Introduction to Longtime Companions âœWeâve all worked diligently to make our partnerships sound nurturing and enduring. Weâve done this without any social innovation largely without role models in the face of âofficialâ disapproval or contempt. Weâve told our stories here to refute--by the simple facts of our experience--the grotesque misrepresentation of gays as being incapable of stable committed relationships. â . Language: English