June 2017 issue #10 JUNE_2017_issue_10 | Page 54

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS M en of a certain age know more than guys in their twenties—that’s a fact. They’ve been there, done it, got the t-shirt, and rarely want to repeat the same mistakes. For young guys still trying to figure it out, dating a man with more wisdom and experience is like finding a unicorn. We all want to find a unicorn. The most fruitful relationships or flings I’ve had in my life were with men that had a good ten years plus on me. They benefited my life in ways I can’t explain, and vice versa. Age gaps in relationships are super common in the gay community, as they should be. For those men— younger or older—who try to stay within their own range, I say it’s time to open yourselves up a little more. 54 4GUYS.CA