Loneliness is something that I’ve seen discussed in the news lately here in the US. Some even call it a loneliness epidemic. How are gay black men doing?
Personally, I’ve generally been lonely since my teenage years as someone neurodivergent, gay, black…and now in my 30s nothing has fundamentally changed.
How are things for you?
In my late 30s. Considering a move. I am struggling with balancing competing priorities.
Place - queer community, social activities, theatre/music venues, outdoor activities, ease of traveling to other places.
Partner - dating prospects. I am single, will date any race (edit: black man here, prefer another black man but open to anyone)
Passion - my ideal job (best fit, opportunities for growth)
Pay - best income/cost of living ratio, opportunity to save for retirement/future, and have extra income to travel, invest, etc
My current location is only good for the pay, and that’s not enough on its own, at least not long term. How do you balance competing priorities when considering where to call home? What factors have you found were worth considering more heavily than others?