Books About Gay Relationships

Using Other Resources for Self-Help

Although we've provided some articles to help gay men find and sustain happy, healthy relationships - and more articles are coming all the time - sometimes you want to be able to hold a good book rather than stare at a computer screen, or just want a second opinion. We have therefore provided some suggestions for books that may provide some additional advice.

Note that the opinions expressed in the books are those of the authors, and may or not completely coincide with the opinions of the authors of this website. And they are just a few examples of the numerous guides available for gay men forging lives together.


Affirmative Gay Relationships: Key Steps in Finding a Life Partner - Neil Kaminsky, 2003

Neil Kaminsky, a gay therapist in West Hollywood, offers advice for gay men seeking to date guys. His advice is sensible, down-to-earth, and nonjudgmental. Covers topics such as how guys may subconsciously sabotage their relationships, drive off potential partners, seek romance in the wrong places, and similar topics.


Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships That Last - Betty Berzon, 1990

Advice for lesbian and gay couples who have been together for awhile and are wondering how to react as their lives and their relationships evolve. Includes advice for couples about how to discuss issues like the inability to resolve conflicts, waning sex, identity merging, conflicting career priorities, mid-life crises, and similar topics.


Male Couple's Guide 3e : Finding a Man, Making a Home, Building a Life - Eric Marcus, 1999

Practical guide for gay men about how to build a life together. Covers legal, social, financial, and emotional issues facing gay couples, and offers advice about dating, commitment, moving in together, and similar topics.


When It's Time to Leave Your Lover: A Guide for Gay Men - Neil Kaminsky, 1999

Relationships can be a lot of work. They're often worth fighting for, but sometimes the healthiest approach is to admit the relationship is over and take steps to move on. Neil Kaminsky's guide is primarily written for guys who are already aware that it's time for the relationship to end. His book provides advice about how to deal with the emotional aftermath of a broken relationship, how to identify the factors that caused the relationship to fail, and most importantly, how to avoid repeating similar mistakes in the future.

 







 

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