Anderson Cooper Becomes a Dad

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Anderson Cooper Becomes a Dad

Anderson Cooper announced the birth of his son Wyatt Morgan Cooper on CNN

“As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child,” he told viewers.

Anderson shared pictures of his newborn, expressed gratitude for his surrogate, and paid tribute to his late family members.

“I do wish my mom and dad and my brother, Carter were alive to meet Wyatt,” he said, “but I like to believe they can see him. I imagine them all together, arms around each other, smiling and laughing and watching, looking down on us. Happy to know that their love is alive in me and in Wyatt…and that our family continues. New life and new love.”

Wyatt Morgan Cooper was born via a surrogate mother on 27 April.

“It is an extraordinary blessing – what she, and all surrogates give to families who can’t have children.

“My surrogate has a beautiful family of her own, an amazingly supportive husband, and kids, and I am incredibly thankful for all the support they have given Wyatt and me. My family is blessed to have this family in our lives.”

Anderson believes it is important to be able to look forward during these difficult times.

“It has been a difficult time in all of our lives, and there are certainly many hard days ahead,” Anderson said.

“It is, I think, especially important in these times of trouble to try to hold on to moments of joy and moments of happiness. Even as we mourn the loss of loved ones, we are also blessed with new life and new love.”

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I want to share with you some joyful news. On Monday, I became a father. This is Wyatt Cooper. He is three days old. He is named after my father, who died when I was ten. I hope I can be as good a dad as he was. My son's middle name is Morgan. It's a family name on my mom's side. I know my mom and dad liked the name morgan because I recently found a list they made 52 years ago when they were trying to think of names for me. Wyatt Morgan Cooper. My son. He was 7.2 lbs at birth, and he is sweet, and soft, and healthy and I am beyond happy. As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child, and I’m grateful for all those who have paved the way, and for the doctors and nurses and everyone involved in my son's birth. Most of all, I am grateful to a remarkable surrogate who carried Wyatt, and watched over him lovingly, and tenderly, and gave birth to him. It is an extraordinary blessing – what she, and all surrogates give to families who cant have children. My surrogate has a beautiful family of her own, a wonderfully supportive husband, and kids, and I am incredibly thankful for all the support they have given Wyatt and me. My family is blessed to have this family in our lives I do wish my mom and dad and my brother, Carter, were alive to meet Wyatt, but I like to believe they can see him. I imagine them all together, arms around each other, smiling and laughing, happy to know that their love is alive in me and in Wyatt, and that our family continues.

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More on Anderson Cooper:

Anderson Cooper’s galpal Kelly Ripa celebrated her 48th birthday on October 2nd and the gay news anchor was first in line to congratulate

The dynamic duo has been friends for decades, and Kelly has said that she has had unrequited love affair with Anderson for more than 20 years.

“How many nights dancing? How many early mornings? How many laughs and giggles? How many silly stories told, and memories made? How many rooftop dinners and concerts and trips? How many confidences shared? More than I can ever thank you for,” Anderson writes on Instagram.

“There is no one else like you, and I am so lucky to have you in my life. I love you. Happy birthday”

Anderson split with his ripped boyfriend Benjamin Maisaniin in spring 2018. He has later been dating Texas radiologist Victor Lopez.

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@pablor2810 and Benjamin after washing the elephants

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About Anderson Cooper

Anderson Hays Cooper was born in New York City, USA, on June 3, 1967. He currently lives in a firehouse-turned-residence in Greenwich Village, in New York City.

What is he famous for?

Anderson Cooper is a journalist, author and television personality. He is the anchor for his own news show on CNN, “Anderson Cooper 360 °”. He is also a correspondent on 60 Minutes.

Cooper’s memoir “Dispatches from the Edge” reached number one on The New York Times Best Seller List on June 18, 2006.

His daytime talk show “Anderson Live” ran from September 2011 to May 2013.

Cooper has won many awards for his news coverage including an Emmy for Outstanding TV journalism for his coverage of Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997 and a National Award for Honour and Merit from the government of Haiti for his reporting on the country’s devastating earthquake in 2010.

Is Anderson Cooper gay?

Cooper did not discuss his private life until 2012 when he gave permission to Andrew Sullivan to publish an email stating, “The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud”.

He was the first openly gay person to moderate a US Presidential Debate when he moderated the second debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016.

The New York Times has dubbed Cooper “the most prominent openly gay journalist on American television”.

Anderson Cooper’s social media accounts:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andersoncooper
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andersoncooper
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersoncooper/

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7 Signs That He Really Likes You

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7 Signs That He Really Likes You

Finding the right guy can be hard enough but the real challenge is to figure out if he really likes you.

I’m sure it’s hard enough finding a partner in the “straight world” but when you add the limited dating pool we have to deal with the challenge just seems overwhelming.

First you have to figure out if the guy you’re crushing on is gay or not, then you have to go through all that “normal” guesswork of whether or not he is liking you back.

Of course it’s really all about the age old question: He likes me, he likes me not. So how do you tell if a gay guy likes you?

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Here are a few signs that may let you know that he’s into you:

He initiates contact with you

The first and most basic sign that he’s into you is if he comes up to you at a party or at any other event and starts talking to you. Of course this doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s interested in you romantically but it’s definitely a start.

If you feel like he’s going out of his way to run into you, or if he seems to find any excuse to talk to you, there is a very good change he wants something more from you than just a conversation.

He listens to you

If a guy asks you a lot of questions about yourself and shows a genuine interest in who you are, he is investigating you. This sounds really bad but we all do it. It’s a way to find out if you are a match, and sometime also to protect ourselves.

Some people are better at remembering things than others, but when we like someone we seem to really pay attention. So if your love interest remembers every part of your last conversation then there is a pretty good chance that he likes you.

He compliments you

We all like to think of ourselves as quite sophisticated people, but many times if someone we like throws a compliment at us we suddenly turn into giggly little school girls.

If a guy is into you, he’ll pay attention to your appearance and will give you compliments about it. He will make an effort to learn about your interests and to find out what makes you special.

He tries to impress you

If a guy likes you, he will probably act differently whenever he’s around you. It may not be that easy for you to spot if you don’t know the guy, but it is very obvious to his friends and they will usually be happy to let you know. It’s weird but we all seem to do this.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be about big stuff. It could just be about small achievements that he’s proud of and doesn’t usually talk about. It’s just stuff he thinks could make you more interested in him.

He touches you

Humans are social beings and it’s printed in our DNA that we like to touch and be touched. When we look for a partner our basic instincts seem to float to the surface and our senses go into full alert.

So if he tends to lean in when you talk to each other, or grab you when he laugh of your jokes, there is a pretty good chance that he likes you.

He opens up to you

It’s normal to be protective of your personal life, especially in front of strangers. In our community it’s not uncommon to be totally open about every little detail about our sexual life, while we keep much of our personal feelings private.

So when a guy dares to open up to you about who he really is, that’s not only brave but also very special.

He includes you in his plans

This is really a whole new step in your whole courtship/relationship. If the guy you are “working on” starts including you in his future plans, he is either really into you or you have totally fallen into his friend zone.

Talk about being introduced to his family is generally a good thing, unless it happens before you have had sex, a kiss or at least a snuggle. If it happens after one of those things, it generally says that he’s interested in you. If it happens before you have been intimate, you are better off moving on as quickly as you can. If not, you are in for a big heartache.

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He Wants a Man but He’s Married to a Woman

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He Wants a Man but He’s Married to a Woman

We all know that it’s important to be true to our own feelings, but sometimes that come at a high price

Dear Max,

I am one of the married guys that their families hated the thought that I could have feelings for men. That is why I am on my second marriage and have 6 sons ranging from age 25 to 5.

I love my wife and kids deeply, but I desperately have this need to touch a man. Even 2 years ago I had a one night fling with a man, and it felt so right and fulfilled me so much.

But if I ever said my feelings, so many people would be torn to pieces. Please give me advise on what to do, or should I live my life like I have been?

I couldn’t stand to see my family hurt, meaning my wife and children. I would rather just feel unsatisfied than to go through all of the hurt. I am 44 now.

-Unsatisfied

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Dear Unsatisfied,

Do you want to be free and experiment? or do you want to stay with your family and wonder how it would be to be with a man?

A lot of married guys do wonder and want to be free to experiment.

The problem is that there is no way to know until you try it. Once you try to have a relationship with a man – not just sex because that’s always fun – you may or may not like it.

If you don’t like it, you will probably be very unhappy as you put all your family through this for nothing. If you like it, you will be glad you did.

Unfortunately, nobody can tell you what to do. Only you have the power to decide for your life.

Listen to your instinct and act knowing that it is not only about you. Your wife, kids and everybody else will be affected. But remember, they may already be affected if you’re unhappy with your life the way it is now.

So no matter what your decision is, it will be worth it if makes you a happier man.

Good luck!

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I’m Dating My Girlfriend’s Brother

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I’m Dating My Girlfriend’s Brother

Why it’s never ok to use someone as your “beard” in order to hide your sexuality

Dear Max,
I have had a girlfriend for a while now, but she is just a “smokescreen” because I don’t feel anything for her.

Do you think that I have to tell her the truth or break up our relationship? Or is it OK if I stay with her until I find out what I want to do with my life?

Actually, I’m also currently dating her brother so I really need your help.

-Tony in TX

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Dear Tony in TX,
If you don’t feel anything for your girlfriend, you should definitely let her go. The fact is that she is just your “beard,” and that is really not fair to her.

“Beard” is a slang term describing a person who is used, knowingly or unknowingly, as a date, romantic partner (boyfriend or girlfriend), or spouse either to conceal infidelity or to conceal one’s sexual orientation.

If you are dating her brother, she will find out sooner or later that you are cheating on her with her own flesh and blood. And then it is going to be a lot worse for everybody involved.

Having a girlfriend and/or boyfriend is not a laughing matter, and you need to take it more seriously. There is another person involved who has feelings and deserves to be respected. Don’t do to others what you don’t want them to do to you. It’s the golden rule.

So do what’s best for both of you, and break up with her as gently as you can.

Remember: “To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved, that’s everything.” — T. Tolis

Good luck!

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In a Gay Relationship, What Age Difference Is Ok?

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In a Gay Relationship, What Age Difference Is Ok?

When you meet a man you like, don’t let society define your life and what’s within your comfort zone

Dear Max,

I’ve been presented a chance to get to know another man that is really interesting, however, there are a couple of dilemmas:

1) He’s 8 years older than me.

2) We work together.

I’m interested in him because we are studying to earn the same degree. We both have been flirting with each other, and I’m pretty sure the rest of the staff knows how interested I am in him.

BUT the problem is, he is open and I’m not.

So the real question(s) are: should I really worry about the age difference, working together, and the whole in/out of the closet?

-Confused

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Dear Confused,

Eight years age difference is really not that much. It is all about you and your life, so it is really up to your ideas and comfort zone.

Working together may be a problem in some places as some companies do not want this to happen. Find out if your company rules restrict you and what you want to do about it.

Finally, if you are not out, that could be a problem. When you have a relationship, you want all your friends and co-workers to know about it.

So you either hide and pretend you are straight or come out and face reality.

Remember, it is your life and your job. You are the only person who can answer all these questions.

Be true to yourself and listen to your gut feeling.

Good luck!

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