Yes, I have a couple, but for the most part I'm the "gay friend". Most of my friends are straight, especially the close ones.
Yes, a Pavlova is a wonderful dessert. Here is one of my favorite recipes.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mixed-berry-pavlova-recipe.html
I never heard of Pavlova until you just mentioned it, I looked up the recipe and I'm definitely going to try that, it looks yummy!!!