Family Background of Gay Men

I'm the only gay person in my immediate family, but I know of many gay men who have gay brothers or sisters. In college I actually dated a set of gay twins (...that's a discussion all in itself). There's been considerable debate over the nature of homosexuality. Are we born or made gay? Members of the Gay Life forum talk about their family patterns. Do you have any gay brothers or sisters in your immediate family?

• "Although no one knows for sure why we are gay, what made or makes us that way, there are many theories and a great deal of research has been done yet nothing conclusive. I have seen some research that claims patterns can be found in family background of gay men, particularly in siblings..." (read more)


• "I realized that almost all of the gay men that I knew were at least a second son. Coincidence? Who knows..." (read more)


• "Having talked to a great many folks about being gay and knowing their history a bit there really isn't any correlation, I don't think..." (read more)


• "I'm pretty sure my 11 year old son is gay (long explanation not coming up!). he is my second son and when I was pregnant with my first son, I absolutely, definitely knew it was a boy. I was sooo certain. With my second, I was equally convinced it was a girl. Everyone, using whatever methods, old wives' tales or intuition, also thought it was a girl. I couldn't believe it turned out to be a boy! I wonder if there is something in that?" (read more)

What's your family history? Have you noticed a pattern of homosexuality when you compare your family tree to your gay friend's?

Suggested Reading: Nature vs. Nurture | Gay Men With Gay Brothers

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