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fromPsychology Today
1 week agoWhy Gay Men Code-Switch Their Voice When Dating
Vocal code-switching among gay men often serves safety and social utility but can undermine authenticity and connection.
I have never been more self-assured in life than I am now at 38. Every relationship in my lifefeels more secure with each waking day. I make more choices for myself now than I ever have,and I care far less about pleasing others than I ever did. But I still regularly pretend to be someone else - possibly even daily. Like Stephen, my formative years were spent playing a completely different character.