SF Bay Gay Men Seeking Deeper, Committed, and Stable Romantic Relationships 2018

Hey Everybody!

AKA SF Bay Gay Men who Have or Seek Monogamous Relationships

This coming Sunday,
January 21, 2018
from 3:00 to 4:30pm You will join us at 3pm!
4530 18th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114

To re-kick off the group in November of 2017, I shared an article published in the San Diego Gay Times that was featuring SDGT interviewing psychotherapist Michael Kimmel writer of “The Gay Man’s Guide to Open and Monogamous relationships"
The questions posed in this article become the springboard for our Discussion. Thirteen men attended this meetup and I will venture to say that we all found value and a sense of community within the group. I am extremely grateful for the positive comments I received after the group. One member said it was the most meaningful Meetup that he ever attended. Another shared about how safe the group felt, allowing him to become extremely vulnerable.... and supported with his share. Personally, I could not have been happier with the attendance, attendees, level and depth of sharing. So, Thank You!!!

December, with the holidays, and my own personal and business goals, prevented sufficient time to develop and format the group.

Now, we are leading into 2018. Many of us are thinking about what romance will manifest for us in the coming year... and, how, each of us will meet and foster new romantic encounters, perhaps with objective of a long term committed, stable relationship. That is what we will be here to share about. This will be the second meetup of our group since our Founding Organizer Mark moved, resigned, and I (GULP) stepped up as the new organizer in order to keep this conversation going. I believe that the discussion of monogamy, both in our forming of a new romantic relationship, or maintaining an ongoing relationship, is a very deep rooted choice that is formed by our own personal experiences and values. You may agree, or might have a differing viewpoint.... either way, our Meetup Group this Sunday will be the place to talk about... or just listen to others thoughts on the subject of Monogamy in relationships. I liked the last format about starting with an article as a catalyst for discussion.... and I came across another!

This article, entitled "Queer Couples Sound Off in How To Extend Your Relationship Shelf Life. It is an article online by intomore.com. several gay male couples of 3 yrs minimum, sound off about their relationships. I encourage you to take 7 min and read the article just prior to our meetup. I think you will find it thought provoking!

With that, and my long winded message, if you got through it, I must have sparked some interest... so please RSVP asap, space will be limited. Also, if your schedule changes, PLEASE kindly cancel so the next man who wishes to attend can RSVP:) I greatly appreciate this!!!

Thanks again to the November 2017 attendees who made for such a wonderful community that has me wanting to continue this series of Meetup!!!!

This coming
Sunday, January 21, 2018

3:00 to 4:30pm

4530 18th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114

Again, this is the re-kickof of our monogamy discussion group... it will be kicking off, takking hold, and moving forward. Its a sign of the times.

You will really want to enjoy this group of men who have attended during this past year, as well asconnect at a deeper level with men that you find interesting. While this is not a dating group, efforts will be certainly made to connect with each other on a deeper than casual level. You want to be there a few minutes before 3pm, this Sunday. Say 2:45 :)

There are also meetup expenses for the site, as well as the room. If you will contribute $10 towards the cost, that will be great. NO ONE will be turned away for lack of funds.

ALSO..... .........
Afterward, we will most likely go have dinner at the Firewood Cafe, down the street in the Castro. For those who didn't attend dinner, that was some of the liveliest conversations and where we really got to know each other better. I will be doing my best to keep this group continuing on a monthly basis. I wholeheartedly believe that if you choose to attend regularly, you will benefit from a deeper sense of connection and greater community.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. Thanks so much,

Rick Bowles