Straight Women Gay Men Absolutely Fabulous Friendships Author:Laura Rafaty, Robert H. Hopcke In an era when men and women are alleged to be from different planets and unable to communicate with each other, gay men and straight women seem to communicate almost effortlessly. Perhaps it's because this is not a relationship undertaken for convenience or forced by societal pressure but one that is carefully chosen on the basis of common inte... more »rests, mutual respect, and real affection. Or perhaps it's because, freed from the stereotypical male-female roles, gay men and straight women relate to one another simply as people. Straight Women, Gay Men celebrates the importance of these friendships.« less