Gus Kenworthy Opens Up About ‘Commitment’ Vs ‘Monogamy’
Olympian Gus Kenworthy opened up to the U.K.’s Gay Times for its latest cover story. “It’s more important than ever to have representation and visibility because it will inspire the next generation,” he said. “Being gay isn’t the only part of me, but it’s the best part of me and it’s one of my favorite parts of me.”
“Every out person, even if it’s in regular daily life, inspires someone else, whether they know it or not, and it’s especially true in sport and movies and music,” he continued. “In any place where people are given a platform and are in the public eye, I think it’s important for them to be out and proud.”
On romance, he added: “It’s important to remind people that there is no one way to have a relationship. Each and every relationship is special and unique and different and what works for one couple may not work for another, but it should be noted that gay relationships are just different than straight relationships. Commitment and monogamy are not necessarily the same thing. You can be completely devoted to someone, married even, and still be in a relationship that’s open.”