The twelve step program is usually reserved for those of us to an addiction to either alcohol or narcotics, but can also be applicable to things such as gambling or sex addictions as well. Would it be wise to also include being gay as an addiction? Granted, I am a gay man and that's all good and dandy, however, I find myself with a COMPULSION to be in a relationship with another man even though that relationship may be harmful to me. For example, let's take Gay Man One. He seems nice and stable, but he is prone to bouts of being clingy and needy. Do some qualities outweigh the others and will the bad ones make for a really bad relationship somewhere down the line? I believe I would be sailing right into a hurricane in this situation. Another example, Gay Man Two is the best bed-mate you can have, however, as history as often shown, a great bed-mate does not a relationship make. So how do you pull yourself away from this piss-poor situation? It's difficult, I tell you. And not for lack of trying, because I am a dating fool, but it is really hard to find someone you get along with in all aspects of your life, be it professionally, emotionally, personally and intimately. I look forward to the day that I can put a check mark next to each of those MUST HAVEs, but until then, I will remain on my Twelve Step program. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel? I believe so, but patience is key. Updates will follows. Actually, they probably won't since I just felt like hearing my words put into writing. So there you go. ;)