And for the totally honest answer to Josh's question:
No offense intended to Chris, but the kiss had nothing to do with attraction. I was at the end of a long weekend with friends and riding a high I've never felt before in my life:
I have a gorgeous girlfriend who makes me happier than I ever knew I could be, and who has brought out feelings both physical and emotional that I wasn't aware I was capable of.
I have friends whose company I enjoy thoroughly, most of whom I'd finally gotten to meet for the first time. Again, sad though this may be, that's something new for me. I've never been that comfortable, that at home, with any group of people in my life.
I'm partner in a website that is taking off and making a name for itself, and the weekend was nothing but concentrated awesome as far as the site is concerned.
Every aspect of my life is better than it has ever been, and I've always been a pretty happy guy. I wanted to do something to get a reaction. I wanted to do something memorable, both for the group and myself. And I wanted to do something wild. That's why I told Tripper to take a picture. I wanted to, with that photo, sum up the camraderie and closeness that I'd felt for an entire weekend. I wanted anyone who saw it to know how amazing and intense the entire weekend had been. It was Chris's birthday, he's a germophobe, so I know he's clean... I said what the hell. I'll make my stand here.
My ONLY regret is not even considering that it might upset Kristin. For that, I can't apologize enough, but I'll keep trying, because she means the world to me.
So THAT is how I can kiss a man and still call myself straight. Now then, who's next?