No matter how much I try to be attractive to women, I always seem to attract gay men. That is not to say there is anything wrong with them but I am a straight male and I'm confused as to why women do not find me attractive but they do. Why Do I Keep Attracting Unavailable Men? In this episode, Matt speaks with queer relationship coach Lonay Halloum about why we attract unavailable men. This episode will provide you with a deeper understanding of your relationship patterns and why you might be attracting unavailable men.
It’s important to remember that while understanding why closeted gay men may be drawn to you is insightful, it’s equally vital to reflect on your own desires and boundaries. Last Updated: July 7, Fact Checked. This article was co-authored by Imad Jbara. Imad Jbara is a Dating Coach for NYC Wingwoman LLC, a relationship coaching service based in New York City.
Why Do I Keep Attracting Unavailable Men? A question I hear often from gay men navigating the dating world: “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable men?” Some are charming but distant. Others are married—either to a woman, to their career, or to their fear of commitment. Gay men have a reputation for having a three-word philosophy: Anything That Moves. There's a perception that we can have whomever we want whenever we want for whatever we need. Not true.
Recent studies show that many straight-identified men feel attraction toward other guys. Learn more about this phenomenon, the discomfort it may cause, and how to explore these feelings mindfully and compassionately. I get asked this question all the time in my private practice, and to be honest I ask this question to myself all the time — because I can still find myself attracted to avoidant men as well. It seems like attracting avoidant people is, from my perspective, one of the ways we heal, just like an avoidant person attracting an anxious person is a way they heal. Both of these attachment styles need to be shown by the other where their wounds are still needing to be healed.