Abstract
There is a contradiction between Berne's statements on homosexuality and the “I'm OK, You're OK” life position promoted in transactional analysis. This discrepancy is explored with reference to revisions Berne made in his later writings. After Berne's death, the transactional analysis literature on homosexuality is sparse, although what does exist is affirmative. This scarcity is related to cultural hostility toward homosexuality as well as to the development of transactional analysis. Finally, guidelines for gay affirmative writing are offered.