I’m Thinking About Hanging Out With More Straight People in 2025

Having only gay friends limits you to 10% of the population*

I want to be one of these people. I want to be invited to a dinner party. Or I’ll throw one — I just need new friends! Will they be ageist and not want to associate with me because I’m older? Or because I’m gay? The answers to these questions are waiting for me. Photo by jackfrog on Adobe Stock.

I’ve been living here for six years and am unhappy with something.

I need fewer acquaintances and more friends.

Part of this could be self-made. I don’t put myself out there very much. I work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, so unless you’re a night owl, those days will not work.

I try to write on the other days, but the inevitable life chores and commitments hack away at your time.

I also look after my Mom, which entails taking her to her doctor appointments, managing her finances, and maintaining her general well-being.

At 67, I am very young-spirited, liberal, a Democrat — and gay.

The problem with being older, single, and gay is that there aren’t that many available men. Don’t get me wrong — they’re out there. However, after meeting many of them, I generally fit in better with a younger demographic. However, they are often not looking to become partnered.

When they get to be my age, they’ll probably think like I’m thinking.

I don’t like going to the bars. There are only two gay bars in the city. Most people go to them with a…