If you've ever wondered (or theorized) why gay men and straight women often form such tight bonds, Psychologist Matthew Dempsey is here to provide some insight. In a new video, Dempsey describes how relationships between gay men and straight women can provide healing to all parties involved. While gay men have often been marginalized and treated as less than because they are gay, women often times experience a similar marginalization having grown up in a misogynistic culture. With women looking for acceptance from men and gay men looking for acceptance from the straight world, they are perfectly suited to provide each other with the validation they each desire.
Watch Dempsey break it down:
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