A really great photo will reveal the essence of someone or of some place, thing, or relationship. Its a vibe or a feeling. Its a look.For Eric Crossley and his partner, Elcides Flores, pictured here at Orioles Pride Night last year, the vibe is quite obviously love. Related Lessons from a lesbian feminist 1973 Pride-goer: We are at another turning point Speak up, be out and loud, resist publicly, and look for and support allies in decision-making positions. The pair met 11 years ago in Baltimore and have been together for eight. A personals ad brought the men together in 2014. Crossley had just come out a few years earlier. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Crossley didnt share the details of their love story, but their chemistry may have something to do with Flores talent as a spiritualist. The two met the same year Crossley lost his first gay love after coming out.The part-time chef and medium is from El Salvador, while Crossley grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was a longtime Oakland As fan.In Baltimore, hes devoted to the Orioles.And for several years now, to Flores.He is my partner and true love, Crossley says. The two say marriage is in their future.Flores is an amazing person with an incredible amount of love in his heart for me. He is loved by my adult sons, daughter-in-law, my other sons partner, and their families. Even my ex-wife and him get along quite well.He says I am a handsome guy! Crossley brags. | Eric Crossley While he may have more conservative taste in shoes and pants than Flores does (dig those pastel moccasins and starfield toreadors Flores is sporting), Crossley says his wardrobe doesnt tell the entire story.Flores may be a bit more outgoing than I am, but I am very progressive!Hes enjoying being out, Crossley adds. He is very beautiful, in a masculine way!Around this time last June, the two made it to Oriole Park on a balmy Maryland night for the teams annual show of LGBTQ+ support. We enjoy going to Oriole Park, and Pride Night is a wonderful chance for us to celebrate with the community, Crossley says.Flores was not a huge baseball fan until he started joining me for Orioles games, but now we are both die-hard fans, and we are happy to see them getting better. Its been a slow start for our Orioles! Its true. Theyre in last place in the American League East at 34-44.Tonight though, some of the same good vibrations that gave the Orioles a big win a year ago on Pride night might be in play: same team (the Texas Rangers), another Pride night (same gay vibes), and Crossley and Flores in the bleachers again (Well be there on June 25th!).Crossley credits the Orioles and, for the most part, MLB for being fantastic supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. The backing of the Orioles, and also the city of Baltimore for our community, is very encouraging, he says.The good vibrations even extended to kind words for the visiting Rangers.Crossley wished them Good luck!, then quickly added, except when you play our Orioles!Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.