The Gay Monogamy Coach (formerly Empowering Gay Men).
The Gay Monogamy Coach podcast is hosted by the ICF-accredited life coach, workshop facilitator and author Alan Cox.
He supports gay men in understanding the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of transitioning from casual dating to a committed, monogamous relationship, while fostering clarity, confidence, and alignment with authentic relationship goals.
Each episode will investigate an area that surrounds monogamy and is reinforced by practical life coaching techniques.
Alan can be contacted via:
gaymonogamycoach@gmail.com
Website:
www.lifecoachingempoweringgaymen.com
The Gay Monogamy Coach (formerly Empowering Gay Men).
5. The Comparison Trap: Social media and relationship expectations.
Episode 5: The Comparison Trap – Social media and relationship expectations.
In this powerful episode, Alan Cox, ICF-accredited life coach and CBT practitioner, explores how social media silently sabotages gay relationships by feeding unrealistic comparisons. If you’ve ever found yourself measuring your love life against glossy Instagram couples, this episode is for you.
You’ll discover:
- Why comparison is a toxic cognitive distortion.
- How to stop letting curated posts dictate your relationship satisfaction;
- Proven CBT techniques to break free from the “comparison trap.”
- Digital detox strategies that strengthen real connection.
- What healthy, fulfilling relationship goals actually look like.
Whether you’re single, dating, or already partnered, this episode will help you shift from performing for social media to truly living your relationship.
Are you ready to build a love life that’s authentic, not just aesthetic?
Book a free discovery call with Alan: empoweringgaymen@gmail.com
Weekly Zoom workshops every Tuesday @ 7pm GMT