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iammaestroy, 19940102, Tagbilaran, Central Visayas, Philippines

Finding true love isn't easy, but staying true to myself is the only way I'll ever recognize it when it finally arrives.

I remember sitting on my bed late one night, looking at my phone after being ghosted again by someone I genuinely cared about. I had done everything "right"—I was open, I communicated clearly, and I didn't play any games. Yet, there I was, holding a conversation that had suddenly turned cold, wondering why being honest felt like such a massive disadvantage.Growing up and navigating love as a gay man is already tough, but trying to find something real feels like an uphill battle. I…

iammaestroy, 19940102, Tagbilaran, Central Visayas, Philippines

When Being Genuine Feels Like a Disadvantage

One of the hardest parts of the journey is the fatigue that sets in when your sincerity isn't matched. You communicate clearly, you show up authentically, and yet you end up heartbroken, ghosted, or breadcrumbed. It’s easy to start wondering: Is there something wrong with me? Am I caring too much? Should I play games too?The answer is no. Being genuine in a space that sometimes values superficiality is not a weakness; it is an act of courage. Protecting your heart is important, but hardenin…