He Listens To Me, Unlike Most People

by RobertPublished: 2003Updated:

He Listens To Me, Unlike Most People

I'm writing in response to your request for letters from boys about our experiences with men. I am a 16-year-old black high school student from Queens. I haven't had that much experience with men, but I've had good relationships with two in particular. One of them is very close to me. We've known each other since I was 10 years old. He is a school teacher who lives out of town, but he comes to visit frequently. He is a good friend. We can relate to each other because he listens to me, unlike most people. Whenever I need to talk, I can always call him, because he understands me and always lends an open ear to my problems.

Recently, I've met another gay man, who is in his late thirties. I've grown to like him a lot also. He's very interested in politics, and he inspires me because he has so much energy, puts so much into his activities, and still finds time for his friends.

Robert
New York