Better Gay Dating
Episodes
16 | Green flags in gay dating
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about spotting red flags in gay dating, but what about the green ones? In this episode I do a deep dive on the fundamental green flags t...
15 | How shame f**ks up gay relationships
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shame isn't always fun to talk about, but it's a powerful and often unrecognized force that impacts why dating in our community is like it is. So in t...
14 | Why gay men ghost — and how we break the cycle
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosting kind of sucks. But statistically, most of us have been ghosted *and* we've ghosted someone else. So what can we do to break this cycle and cr...
13 | Yes, I'm single. I'm happy to talk about it.
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So yeah, I get asked about my personal life from time to time. In this episode, I wanted to talk a bit about what my life looks like right now, but al...
12 | Why gay men choose unsuitable partners
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have been there — we stuck it out with someone who definitely wasn't right for us. But why do we choose partners who aren't right for us?...
11 | How gay relationship coaching works
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I peel back the curtain on how gay relationship coaching works, what we actually do in the sessions, and how it'll transform the way y...
10 | Harvard Scientists Found the Secret to a Happy Life — Here's What It Means for Gay Men
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more about "The Good Life": https://the-good-life-book.com I read the European edition which was published in 2025 but the first edition (wit...
9 | Gays, here's How to make great new connections offline (the complete guide)
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're kind of over the apps right now... you're not alone. Here's your in-depth guide to making great new connections in person — where to do it...
8 | Seven myths about gay dating that keep us stuck
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes gay men believe all kinds of crazy sh*t about our relationships — and ourselves 🤷♀️ Let's unpack what's going on here and how we...
7 | How I became a dating and relationship coach 🌈
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wanted to talk about my background as a musician, how I became a coach, and what it all means for me today. Oh, and about the time ...
6 | Let's talk about sex, baby: How great sex and deeper connection can co-exist
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As gay men, it can feel like sex is the thing we're always supposed to prioritize, even at the expense of our emotional or other needs. But what if th...
5 | Why gay men push love away
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of gay men deeply want love and connection. But after years of armoring up, it can be really difficult to let that love in. Let's talk about what...
4 | Chemistry, compatibility and capacity
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important skills in dating is discernment — recognizing how is and isn't a good match for you. In this episode, I break down the thr...
3 | Why we're so over the apps — and what you can do about it
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like most gay men, you might have a love-hate relationship with the apps. Or maybe they just aren't for you. In this episode, we take an unf...
2 | How to date more intentionally — and why it's game-changing
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of too many options, it can be hard to connect with what you truly want in your close relationships. In this week's episode, we explore how...
1 | Why gay dating is so hard
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why *is* dating so hard for gay and bi men? Well, there are a handful of reasons... but most of them come down to these three fundamentals. For coa...
Welcome to the Better Gay Dating Podcast 🌈
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, I'm Ed 👋 I'm a dating and relationship coach for gay and bi men, and talking about how we can find more love and connection in our community i...