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World Pride Grab Bag: Late Bloomers, White Lies & Unexpected Dates

Foreign Affairs: dating men·Aleksandr and Stephen·5 August 2026·51 min

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It’s World Pride in Amsterdam, and Stephen and Alex are checking in with a special, candid Pride grab-bag episode!In this episode we dive into the electric energy surrounding World Pride, 25 years of marriage equality in the Netherlands, and our own past Pride experiences. We open up about the unpredictable side of gay dating - from encountering late-bloomers and unusually "scientific" dates to navigating open relationships, secrets, and white lies.