is a many splendored thing . . . Now all you have to do is
Finding “the one” is a challeng- ing task, and we can all use a little help. LGBT relationship expert Patrick H. Perrine brings his matchmaking and human sexuality expertise to the pages of The Rage Monthly, to discuss
the challenges of finding and keeping a relationship in the LGBT community. Perrine has worked as a gay relationship expert since 1997 and holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a master of arts in human sexuality studies. Perrine is the CEO of the dating site
MyPartner.com and author of two dat- ing and relationships books: Bringing Perfect Back and Sex vs Love and has conducted internationally recognized research on human mating preferences, with an emphasis on the dating preferences of gays and lesbians.
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Check out Patrick Perrine’s advice for navigating THE DATING LANDSCAPE in this day and age from online dating to practical communication.
by joel martens and sylvia rodemeyer
Love find it!
How do you think the process for finding love has changed for the gay community in recent years? The landscape has changed for anyone looking for love today, not just
the gay community. But mostly, technology and the access to technol- ogy has also equated to the access to other people. It is so much easier to make a connection with someone next door or across the country or world, without every running into them. Search functions today can allow you to find exactly what you want, from nipple piercings to annual income, when you want it.
There are many people out there that are looking for Mr. Perfect or Ms. Perfect, is there really such a thing? Simple answer; Yes. Complicated answer; Yes. The caveat is this… Per-
fect doesn’t mean they are literally perfect, no one is. Mr. or Ms. Perfect is about finding the person who is a perfect fit for you. And here’s where most make the mistake. It doesn’t literally mean he or she is going to be perfect on paper. Everyone is going to have compromises and areas of negotiation. Don’t “not” let someone become perfect. What it does
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