Matthew and Paul

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3 Dating Mistakes You Probably Didn’t Know You Were Making Nov 08, 2021

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Matthew and Paul are revealing the dating mistakes they wish they’d known when they came out as gay. Matthew reveals how long he should have waited to move in with his first boyfriend (as opposed to how long he actually waited) while Paul explains the difference between “being an open book” and “honoring personal boundaries”. Listen to the full episode (and every extended episode) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58384693/

Paul’s Return to Guide Dog Training Nov 01, 2021

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On this special bonus episode of His and His, Matthew calls Paul at Guide Dog training in Oregon to catch up on his first week of class. Paul discusses what it was like returning to the training campus for the second time this year, how it felt meeting his new dog, and whether he feels the outcome of this experience will be different than his first. If you would like to hear the full bonus episode, plus unlock the bonus episode archives, become a Patreon supporter here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58134634

Paul’s Guide Dog Journey (Revisited) Oct 25, 2021

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As Paul returns to Guide Dog training in Oregon this week, Matthew is at home in Seattle reflecting on Paul’s first Guide Dog experience. In this revisit, Paul reflects on his first dog, what went wrong, and what he learned. Listen to the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57822478

Becoming Dads: Worst Fears, Sudden Tears Oct 18, 2021

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Matthew and Paul continue their conversation about becoming dads through surrogacy. Who would they choose to be the biological dad? What kind of relationship would they like to have with their surrogate? What about international surrogacy? Matthew and Paul discuss these questions and more. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul reveal what they would do if they discovered their unborn child had a genetic abnormality. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57530440

Becoming Dads: Let’s Talk About Surrogacy Oct 11, 2021

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On this Ask Me Anything episode, Matthew and Paul are answering questions about surrogacy. Matthew expresses his concerns about raising a child in 2021, while Paul reveals why (and why not) a biological child is important to him. Matthew and Paul also discuss the ethics of paying a surrogate to carry a child. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul explain how much involvement they would like their surrogate to have in the life of their child. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57252800/

Our Family is Getting Bigger: Part 2 Oct 04, 2021

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Matthew and Paul are sharing an exciting life update on today’s episode of His and His. If you would like to hear the extended episode, consider becoming a member of the His and His Family by visiting https://www.patreon.com/posts/56961694/

Dispatches from Social Media: Beds, Bookstores, and Bathrooms Sep 27, 2021

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Matthew and Paul are taking a deep-dive into their favorite social media posts. Matthew explains why they sleep in a queen size bed, while Paul reveals how he found sobriety before he found love. Matthew also describes a trip to the bookstore that changed the course of his life, and Paul admits the one thing he hates most about his visual impairment (and how Matthew has helped him overcome it). On the extended episode, Matthew makes a confession about his first date with Paul. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56648964/

Blind Dates: Gay and Disabled (Revisited) Aug 30, 2021

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Matthew and Paul reveal how blindness affects their marriage, and the many ways in which they’ve adjusted to Paul’s visual impairment. Paul also reflects on dating with a disability, bringing new meaning to the term “blind date”. On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul answer the question, “How has blindness changed your sex life?” Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37484220

Matthew’s Escape Plan: No Man is an Island Aug 23, 2021

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Paul interviews Matthew about his coming out “escape plan”. Matthew opens up about life in a religious cult, and how he formed a plan to leave it behind. Matthew also visits the house from which he fled, and shares his emotional reaction in real-time. On the extended episode, Matthew describes his transition into “normal life” after years of isolation and oppression. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55224470

Paul’s Escape Plan: Coming Out and Getting Out Aug 16, 2021

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Matthew interviews Paul about his coming out “escape plan”. Paul reveals what his home environment was like when he accepted his sexuality, and describes his fears of being discovered. Finally, Paul explains how he assembled an escape plan and the serendipitous events that helped him carry it out. On the extended episode, Paul talks about life after his escape. Was it all he expected it to be? Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54953852

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