Longtime Companions: Autobiographies of Gay Male Fidelity provides
a sophisticated alternative to "anything goes" 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 couples'lives, 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
men's 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, "We've all worked diligently
to make our partnerships sound, nurturing, and enduring. We've done
this without any social motivation, largely without role models, in
the face of 'official'disapproval or contempt. We've 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." 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 couples'lives, 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 men's 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, "We've all worked diligently to make our partnerships
sound, nurturing, and enduring. We've done this without any social
innovation, largely without role models, in the face of 'official"
disapproval or contempt. We've 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."
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