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1. #1 posted by Yvonne

   

   Humph. Why didn’t us fag-hags get a word like bromantic applied to us? Why should bromantics get special treatment?

   “That’s cool. I’m a fag hag. I can handle it” (fag hag refers to a straight woman who chooses to spend much of her time with gay men; in this instance, however, the comment was made by a straight man, making it a sign of the closeness of his relationship with a gay character)

   Jun 15th, 2007

2. #2 posted by John

   

   I agree, as usual the guys keep the flattering terms for themselves. I’ve always found “fag-hag” to be a nasty term, doesn’t even sound nice as a word.

   Jun 15th, 2007

3. #3 posted by Wilhelm

   

   This is the story of my life. Gay male here who has always been the “gay guy that straight men like to pal around with” because according to them I do not seem threatening gay…or something. I am not always sure. I have one such long term relationship that has evolved over the years.

   I think there are a lot of “gay princes who are advisors to the straight king? which describes this relationship. Think Duke Ellington (straight) and Billy Strayhorn (gay). This is a very unexplored topic, I think. Thanks for linking to it.

   Cheers

   Jun 17th, 2007

4. #4 posted by John

   

   I identify with this as well since my best friend of 25 years is straight. I welcome it if more guys are happy having gay friends, it improves things for everyone.

   Jun 18th, 2007

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