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JOY: When I was alone, I cruised women within my own age bracket. Never have I robbed the cradle. Frankly, I believe I have more in common with women my own age.

TIM: I cruise younger men, particularly if I'm My most just interested in the physical contact. rewarding relationships however, have been with people near my own age. I believe commonality of experience within generations is an important factor in this regard.

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I'm not a drinker and I don't like loud places. Generally, I prefer private parties, dinners, and trips as social outlets. This isn't intended as a put down of the bars; because the bars act as legitimate vehicles for meeting people. But many gays feel they are expected to act in certain ways. They think cruising and sex are the major reasons for interactering in the bars. This, in turn, acts as an agent be against forming meaningful relationships." d JOY I go to the bars, maybe once a month. sess fer a show, dinner, or visiting friends.

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TIM: Primarily due to the environment, I don't think the bars are satisfactory places for making social contacts. Personally, I'd like to see cooperatively owned housing on a condominium type basis with a medical and psychological community input. Party rooms, a swimming pool, etc., within such a center would be more conducive to meeting and interacting with other gays.

JSN

There appears to be a tendency for older gays Is this true for you or to pair off as they age. your close friends?

TOM: Some marry, some don't. In my opinion the oproportion of married to un-married is the same for any age bracket. I know of a couple who have been together for thirty years. My longest relationship has been for four years.

•JOY: People for the most part definately pair off as they age. I think it's due to settling down, accepting responsibilities, and wanting security and companionship.

TIM:

Frankly, at this point in time, I feel ambivalent about "marrying" someone. My life is relatively structured and I'm selfish with my time. JSN: Do you find it difficult to make friends with younger gays?

TOM: I would say yes, but only within the last five years. I think this is largely related to the youth-oriented attitude of our society: 'I'm great because I'm young. Those who can't assim-. ilate that young friends now, but not many, because most of my friendships were established in younger years. I believe most people carry their

old friends with them.

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I have many younger gay friends. continued on Page 7

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