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Your Relationship Playbook, Date Nights, and Why You Should Never Stop Getting to Know Each Other
It’s our last weekend together in London, and Al and I have are getting close to leaving “Tourist Mode”. We have ridden the Underground...

Steven May
Jul 20, 20253 min read


How To Forgive:Even If You Are Still Hurt
London Check-In: Tourist Week with Al It’s tourist week here in London. Al arrived last Saturday, and we’ve hit the ground running ever...

Steven May
Jul 17, 20254 min read


We All Mess Up! But Do You Know How to Repair After a Fight
It’s Saturday morning here in London, and I'm up bright and early with coffee in hand. I’m getting ready to leave for the Heathrow...

Steven May
Jul 12, 20254 min read
The Cure for Shame Is Being Seen
I’m back at Starbucks in Soho today, enjoying the sunshine and drinking my favorite Starbucks drink a Grande Caramel Macchiato and still...

Steven May
Jul 10, 20253 min read
Say It So He Can Hear It—The Secret to Gay Couples’ Communication
“Before starting off this blog id like to ask for your help. Many of you have purchased the book through Amazon but have not left a...

Steven May
Jul 7, 20254 min read


GAY PRIDE ISSUE Protecting Your Relationship: A Pride Month Reminder from London
Walking through London this week, I’ve felt a buzz of excitement as the city prepares for its Pride celebrations this weekend, July 5th...

Steven May
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Do You Know the Difference Between Sexual and Sensual Intimacy?
Today in London, I kept my promise to myself—to experience something new every single day. My adventure took me to two very different...

Steven May
Jun 28, 20254 min read


When the Spark Fades? What to Do About Sex in Long-Term Gay Relationships
I’ve just arrived in London, sitting in my favorite spot at Café Nero in Soho. It's a perfect afternoon for sipping coffee,...

Steven May
Jun 25, 20254 min read


Want a Better Relationship?Start Catching Your Partner Doing Something Right
I’m writing this from my desk in Palm Springs, with suitcases half-packed and a flight to London just a few days away. I’ll be there for...

Steven May
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Why Your Partner’s Annoying Habits Might Be a Gift
I’m writing this from our kitchen table in Palm Springs. It’s early, and the light is just starting to spill across the floor. Al is at...

Steven May
Jun 13, 20254 min read
The #1 Thing Gay Couples Fight About (That’s Not What You Think)
Most couples who come to therapy say the same thing: “We fight too much.” Then they give me the laundry list. Money. Sex. Housework....

Steven May
Jun 5, 20254 min read
Are You Growing Together? Or Just Side by Side?
I’ve sat across from a lot of gay male couples in therapy who look like they’re doing just fine on the outside. They share a home. They...

Steven May
Jun 1, 20254 min read
“How Shame-Based Trauma Affects Gay Men and Their Relationships”
Many gay men grow up with the quiet, constant message that something about them is wrong. That message isn’t always loud or obvious....

Steven May
May 26, 20253 min read
It’s Not About Sex: What We’re Really Craving in Our Relationships
“We think we want sex. It’s not always about sex. It’s intimacy we want. To be touched. Looked at. Admired. Smiled at. Laugh with...

Steven May
May 14, 20253 min read
Small Changes, Big Results: How Tiny Habits Build Lasting Love in Gay Male Relationships
In my book Making Love Last , one of the guiding principles I emphasize is this: small changes lead to big results . This isn’t just a...

Steven May
May 11, 20253 min read


Why I Wrote the Book Making Love Last
My life has been deeply blessed—with love, growth, challenges, and profound fulfillment. Over the course of 51 years together, my husband...

Steven May
May 1, 20251 min read


Welcome to My Blog: A Journey of Love, Growth, and Authentic Connections
I'm delighted to welcome you to my blog—a dedicated space for exploring love, relationships, personal growth, and the unique experiences...

Steven May
Apr 23, 20253 min read
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