On PRIME (Amazon) there's a movie trending called "my Policeman" with Harry Stiles, David Dawson and Emma Corrin playing the younger versions of the same people in this movie, and Linus Roache, Rupert Everett,and Gina McKee I read the reviews after I watched the movie. The reviews did not glow, but I will tell you - the movie itself hit me in the heart. I had a hard time figuring out who was who as the script called for bouncing back and forth between the 1950s and modern day. But, once I caught on, it was worth the watch, I thought. Based in Britain - it tells the story of a forbidden love between two men and a lady. The lady loses. The men lose. It is a sad story of how life was for many people older than we - yet, for some reason, it resonated with me now and the choices I've made or had made for me... We often focus on the physical aspects of our sexual attractions in this forum. Some men venture to hint at the emotional pieces that are in play, as well. Men tend to guard themselves, fearing they might reveal too much. For some men - realizing first, and then admitting, secondly, that we naturally respond to one another - man to man - is a big leap. This movie shook me up a bit. It reminded me that I do long for a deep connection with a man - not just a sexual encounter - I doubt it will happen for me - I've come close a couple times, I thought... but slipped away. I know it will only further complicate the tight rope I seem to be on - if I ever happen to meet this elusive person. There is much more to the story of love, romance, companionship, friendship, and sex - when we also need to include the other pieces of our lives... family, friends, home, possessions... Yet, I don't want to live the rest of my life without a special someone in my life. My Policeman | Official Website | October 21 2022 (mypolicemanmovie.com)
You made quite a profound observation, my friend. There is SO MUCH MORE to a m/m friendship.bro-mance/relationship than just the sexual aspect. Even I know that if there is a STRONG emotional bond between two men, the sex between them HAS to be VERY intense and emotionally mind-blowing. In any such relationship, the EMOTIONAL aspect is as important as the SEXUAL. As you know, I've been celibate for all of my 65 years; I used to long for a one-on-one lifelong relationship with another man, where both the SEXUAL and the EMOTIONAL bonding were sincere, solid, and rewarding. But, seeing what people are like today, so much deception, cruelty, and callousness, I am happy simply to retain my "celibate bachelor" lifestyle. Hell, it DOES get lonely (and frustrating) as all hell, believe me, BUT, if being alone is the price I pay for being safe and not setting myself for heartbreak (or worse), I simply put things in balance and realize that it is a small price to pay. However, I know how much you yearn for a solid, loving, mature, one-on-one relationship with another man....I know you have so much of great value to give in such a relationship. Here's hoping you'll find that "special guy" one of these days.....
