Sunday, October 7, 2007

monogamous relationship, anyone?

Four gay men was in Starbucks - Intramuros last Thursday night. It was a call from Lino that got me showering and getting dressed for the monthly rendezvous. Lino is a research person for an NGO. With Lino and me were Chit and Roma. Chit is a chef and Roma is an event organizer. We all have nothing in common except the love for men, and the love for Chit's famous aunt, Josie Natori.

Lino was the one who got us all coming in time. He just broke up with his beau because of the latter's philandering. Lino was the type that any gay man could be more than happy to be with. With his wit and charms, I say that he is a good catch. Being Lino, I can't stop thinking why would his ex-beau do such thing? Lino being in his situation is also the main culprit in reinstating the big question in my head: Can gay men stay in a monogamous relationship?

Honestly, I think I might have the answer to my own question a long time ago. When I was with the 'love of my life', who happens to be an ex nowadays, there was a time when I let myself give in. I gave in to somebody I don't even know. I know that what I did was something not to be proud of, but I did it. Up to now, I can't say exactly what made me do it. There must be different factors that I'm not that aware of up to this day. Or, it could be plainly libog.

I never told my ex about it though. No one knows until now.

Having been into 'it', I must say that it didn't affect the relationship. Why? Because my ex didn't know that I did it. This thing might not affect our relationship because of him not knowing of the deed, but, clearly, it is an answer to my question. Most gay men might not stay in a monogamous relationship. It was a choice that these gay men can not clearly explain.

Ikaw, what do you think?

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

For that matter, who has not felt the thunder and lightening of really poignant sexual chemistry, wishing that they could feel the slow, sure surf of emotional compatibility as well, but couldn't.. it may imply though but i believe that we are only human to feel the need for categorization..it actually makes us feel compelled to love ONE person with all our hearts, and if we're lucky, keep a couple of friends as supplementary supports.

whether you're a gay or a straight, hindi lang ikaw nakakaramdam ng ganitong instances. lahat ng tao nagundergo sa ganitong relasyon.

Anonymous said...

i think that no matter how much you love a person, there will come a time that you will be 'tested'. honestly, knowing you personally, im not at all in shcok of the revelation..lol! you just had your test back then..sadly you failed. but then again, we learn things from those failures.

ruff nurse-du-jour said...

Most gay men might not stay in a monogamous relationship. It was a choice that these gay men can not clearly explain.

I'm freaking happy I'm not one of those gay men. Or am I? Darn, I'm getting more confused by the minute! Teehee!

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