I was in a coffee and chocolate shop with my best friend, as I’m prone to I like to people watch and eavesdrop on conversations. There were two really cute, very underage, very well. Let’s just say they weren’t twelve okay, they were more like seventeen, okay probably more like sixteen. Little gay younglings.
The cool thing was, they were talking about dating and boyfriends. I was a bit in awe actually. Considering how many gay men in the next generation, actually don’t have to worry about dating women or other such nonsense.
These two little whipper snappers were on a date. I wanted to hug them both and gush. I didn’t mind, they both looked really cute. I can’t imagine the young heartache they’re going through or have been through. The hoping: "the guy will call?" They're basically on the same relationship learning curve as straight people. It’s odd, to think about that. It’s true, I’ve said it, time and time again on this blog, that gay boys need to learn to date.
So to watch two really cute boys; that will hopefully grow into two really hot men, actually sit down and talk about their lives over coffee and chocolates. Well I’m a bit more hopeful for the gay future.
For each generation is becomes progressively easier to be who you are at a younger age. Unfortunately dating and finding the right person to share your life never becomes easier. Everyone goes through that awkward stage of dating and playing the field to find Mr. Right. It is nice to see that young gay men are more able to do that at a developmentally appropriate age as opposed to waiting until their late 20's or older to go throught that stage. I wasn't able to deal with being gay because of society until my late 20's. I am glad there are places where people can feel free to be who they are and date whom they want.
Posted by: rob | March 08, 2006 at 07:04 PM
When I see the gay younglings out on dates, I always want to pay for their check and wish them luck! :) They're so inspiring! At the rate things are going, and maybe its already happening to an extent... there will soon be a world where "coming out" is no longer necessary. --- *SNAP* okay back to reality!
Posted by: Briand | March 08, 2006 at 07:33 PM
aw, how cute. I saw a similar thing at my local coffee shop the other day-- it looked like a first internet date between two 19/20 year olds... but it was going well, you could tell they were into each other. just very sweet and nice.
Posted by: eric m. | March 09, 2006 at 03:17 AM
where was my cute date when i was seventeen? and where is he now? curses!
Posted by: marc | March 09, 2006 at 01:04 PM