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Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" was re-released last month. On the Old Gold label, the catalogue no. is "7"OG 9436 .............. Dead or Alive have a new single out, "Turn Around and Count 2 ten", which is flipped by a live version of "(There is) Something in My House". (And no, all you youngsters, that does not mean MARRS meets S"Xpress - it's an old favourite of theirs.) .................... The Extra Beat Boys have done it again, this time remixing "Safe in the Arms of Love" by the Shooting Party, a current Hi-NRG hit. This one's at 119 bpm ................... West Side Records are launching a limited edition box set, "House of Hits", a 14 LP set with 120 hit tracks. Cat. No. HOUSBX 1 (LP set). Anyone who has a spare copy knows where to send it! ................. Jellybean has a new album out, called "Jellybean Rocks the House". It's a double, with 12in. mixes of his current hits to date, including "The Real Thing", "Just a Mirage" etc. Fans of his will already have most of the tracks, but for those wishing to build up their Jellybean collection, it is a good buy, containing the better mixes of the afore-mentioned titles.

"Dear Dorothy, I have been going out with a wonderful guy for six months and it's turning into my first serious relationship. We moved in together two months ago with few problems. The big trouble is he doesn't want to be monogamous. I didn’t agree with monogamy either in theory - but in practice I don't want anyone else right now and I am jealous when he goes off with someone else. I don't want to tie him down but sometimes it really hurts. Have I the right to make any demands? Stephen, Dublin. Dear Stephen, Of course you have the right to make demands! It is important that you should discuss matters fully with your lover - not in a dramatic way but so that he should understand your feelings. It is fair to ask him to perhaps avoid going off with someone else in front of you. You must also respect his views. It may not be his wish to be monogamous and you may have to accept this difference. You must also ensure that you are practising safe sex with your lover, and avoid putting yourself at unnecessary risk in the event that he is not following the safer sex guidelines when he sleeps with other people. You should try to analyse your jealousy to help you cope with your hurt. A certain amount of jealousy is often useful in holding a relationship together because it stops you taking each other for granted. Where this jealousy though is one-sided it can lead to a breakdown of your mutual respect. If your lover needs to go off with someone else then it is best to let him. A relationship that is worth 'having will still survive and your lover can still be faithful to you emotionally even if he is not faithful to you physically. This honest approach to the problem must be better than one involving lies and deceit. Dorothy. HAVE YOU A PROBLEM? Whether it's work, family, love/lust, life... GCN's Agony Aunt, has a comforting ear. Write in total confidence to: Dear Dorothy, Gay Community News, P.O. Box 931, Dublin 4."

"MARTIN FROM NEWCASTLE WEST, Co. Limerick, age 24, in search of a true, loving gay male friend to end my lonely, hurtful days. I am tall, slim, and am very genuine in what I think and say. Write to Box No. 88.13 MAYO MAN, AGED 40, seeks friendship with men between 25 and 45, in West of Ireland. Into denim, cords, etc. Likes country and western music, gardening, walking and travelling. Possible Dublin visits. Write to Box No. 88.14 CANADIAN MALE, 24, seeks same, 20-28. My name is Christopher. I'm 5'8"", 1501bs, sandy hair, blue-green eyes, mature, straight appearance, outgoing. Interests: photography, cycling, volleyball, current and classical music, cooking. Am interested in learning about the gay youth/life scene in Dublin. Photo appreciated but not necessary. Box No. 88.15 ZEFKO, 22 year old male from Belgrade, Yugoslavia would like to find a friend or friends in Ireland. My interests are travelling, music, sport (especially swimming and athletics), history and geography. I'm studying law. Box No. 88.16 PRIEST, 48 years old, interested in Chinese Yoga and relaxation. Would like to correspond with other males. Write to Box No. 88.17 PERSONAL ADS are free. When replying place your sealed reply with appropriate postage and box number in an envelope and mail to GCN, Personal Ads, PO Box 931, Dublin 4. All personal ad requests are handled by one person of the GCN staff in strictest confi­dence. If you wish to place an ad please either write or tele­phone us at the above ad­dress/telephone (01)732693 2-5pm. "