Ben
28, Edinburgh

“Being surrounded by such different types of gay guys, all so confident, really highlighted to me that the only person stopping you from being who you want to be, is you!”

Ben grew up in Edinburgh and has been living in London for the past four years. Describing his personality, Ben says he’s a cross between “the goofiness of Goofy and the grumpiness of Shrek.”

Ben studied engineering at university. Ben didn’t meet many gay people on his course and because of that he says he didn’t get much of a chance to explore gay culture during his university years. Since moving to London Ben is much happier as he’s been able to make more gay friends and enjoy nights out on the scene. Ben is a confident guy but admits that he’s not great at receiving compliments. He’s a bit of an old school romantic when it comes to dinners out and flowers. ‘People never think that about me but it’s true’ Ben has had one serious relationship, which lasted a year.

Ben’s been single for six months and says that he's hopeless when it comes to dating. In the past he’s chased the players but now he wants to find a genuine guy who he can connect with on a deeper level. Ben does not have a particular type. ‘If they can laugh me into bed, I’m in!’