blondisnirvana
Apr 23 2005, 07:29 PM
I'm gay. I've completly accepted myself over the past few months but I haven't come out to friends because I just don't know what the best way to do it would be. I would love some advice on this.
_sarcastic_
Apr 23 2005, 07:40 PM
just tell them, or break it to them slowly. if they're true friends, they'll understand
good luck
KELLYYY
Apr 23 2005, 07:48 PM
If they're your friends, they should understand. Just tell them. Hopefully, they won't flip out.
Skyline Drive
Apr 23 2005, 07:52 PM
QUOTE(_sarcastic_ @ Apr 23 2005, 8:40 PM)
just tell them, or break it to them slowly. if they're true friends, they'll understand
good luck

I agree. Some people might not know how to react to it, so be ready for that. I personally think it would be harder to come out during highschool because most are not very accepting in that age group.. but since you said you have completely accepted yourself then I'm sure you won't have a problem. Good Luck and please report back to let us know how it went.
jooleeah
Apr 23 2005, 07:55 PM
Try not to be so sudden on them. But if they're real and true friends, they should be understanding about it.
Shattered_Hope
Apr 23 2005, 08:12 PM
Tell them....be natural and just don't stress....your friends will understand...
dahding
Apr 23 2005, 08:13 PM
break it to them slowly. cause some people get freaked out by it cause they're weird.
just be like, "hey guys..over the past few months, i've come to realize that i'm homosexual." or whatever. iono how to say it.
just don't go up to one of ur guy friends and go, "i'm gay. *grabs ass* so how's about it buddy?

"
cause...that's..creepy.
yukichan
Apr 23 2005, 08:14 PM
like someone said, tell them slowly..or hint at it..if they really r ur friend, they'll accept u for hu u r..good luck!
simx
Apr 23 2005, 08:18 PM
I think the best way to come out ... especially to your parents or just to anyone, is a letter... this way you can really think about what you wanna tell them, and you don't even have to be there when they read it... but please remember that not everyone is gonna accept you being gay, so don't expect everything to go well... the first person I came out to was a gay guy... so yea that made it a little easer. I wish you luck with whatever you decide to do, trust me, coming out is NOT an easy thing to do....
angelrevelation
Apr 23 2005, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(dahding @ Apr 23 2005, 5:13 PM)
just don't go up to one of ur guy friends and go, "i'm gay. *grabs ass* so how's about it buddy?

"
cause...that's..creepy.
LOL
umm i think you should just have a talk with them... sit them down or something. they should understand
blondisnirvana
Apr 24 2005, 01:54 AM
Thank you all so much. The advice is really appreciated.
bad_girl
Apr 24 2005, 03:56 AM
if yooh are completely sure, confident and brave, then go ahead. but it not.. then.. i'd b well, if i was, i'd b kinda embarrass. n i dont think i'd tell my friends. then again, my point of view.
mouse_3k
Apr 24 2005, 11:45 AM
If they dont accept u for who u are, then they shouldnt be ur friends in the first place
xXYouMeBedNowXx
Apr 24 2005, 11:49 AM
Well, so far, I've let them know that there is something that I need to tell them. Let it kill them for a few days, let them wonder what the hell it is. Then you tell them. Straight out.
It's fun. And it gets rid of your problems. Optimism, kids. Optimism.
Rachel
Apr 24 2005, 01:29 PM
QUOTE(xXYouMeBedNowXx @ Apr 24 2005, 9:49 AM)
Then you tell them.
Straight out.
I don't know if you intended to have a pun there or not but still i chuckled a little.
And you should just tell them. Try not to make a huge ass deal, if they are some good real friends, they will except you and love you all the same. Hell, maybe they will even say "I was wondering when you were going to come out."
simx
Apr 24 2005, 01:35 PM
QUOTE(xXYouMeBedNowXx @ Apr 24 2005, 11:49 AM)
Well, so far, I've let them know that there is something that I need to tell them. Let it kill them for a few days, let them wonder what the hell it is. Then you tell them. Straight out.
It's fun. And it gets rid of your problems. Optimism, kids. Optimism.
yea, keep optimistic... but don't be dissapointed if things don't go the way you planned...
DanielleMaria05
Apr 24 2005, 06:11 PM
Yeah. LIke everyone else said. If your friends really are your friends, and if they are worth your time, they will accept you for who you are..
Ncarolina429
Apr 24 2005, 06:23 PM
I think first come out to your close friends. If they are truely your friends, they will learn to accept you.
When coming out to your parents..try maybe sceduling a day with them somewhere, like hang out. Then later on sit down and tell them that you are gay. If they love you, they will accept you. But it may take time. Because most parents want like a perfect child.
but is who you are, and you gotta be yourself
Good luck
Hiphop d[-_-]b
Apr 24 2005, 08:24 PM
^ yeah tell your close friends first, the one you absolutely know will have no problem with it. then after you know who really has your back tell the other friends, and if theyre weirded out by it or anything then f**k them. you dont need them in your life, no matter how good of a friend you thought they were. and for your parents, i know sometimes parents get really mad and stuff but maybe your parents will be different and still of course love you and accept you for who youve already accepted you are.
by the way YOUR HEKKA COOL. i think gay people are thee most uberly cool people ever.
azn_r4pf4n
Apr 24 2005, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(dahding @ Apr 23 2005, 5:13 PM)
just don't go up to one of ur guy friends and go, "i'm gay. *grabs ass* so how's about it buddy?

"
cause...that's..creepy.
that happened to me before. this guy, i can't even tell if he was gay or not cuz one minute he is gay and the next he is straight. kept touching me and everybody.
DesperateXMeasures
Apr 24 2005, 08:33 PM
Just tell them. It worked for me. If they're really good friends, they'll surprise you and be great about it.
vampireduster
Apr 24 2005, 08:48 PM
yeah just come out slowly. If they are your friends they should understand. Come out slowly their reactions might not be what you expect but they should come around
dahding
Apr 24 2005, 09:10 PM
QUOTE(azn_r4pf4n @ Apr 24 2005, 8:28 PM)
that happened to me before. this guy, i can't even tell if he was gay or not cuz one minute he is gay and the next he is straight. kept touching me and everybody.
....that's some scary shyt. run forest run.
mishyerr
Apr 24 2005, 09:29 PM
Just open up. It might be a great way to test the strength of the relationships between your friends <3 I'm glad you're open about it. ;] I'm half.
imthebunny
Apr 25 2005, 05:16 AM
last year one of my friends told me he was bi and i was ok with it. i think you should tell your friends, but tell your closest ones first and let them get used to the idea and then when you feel they are ready tell your other friends. as much as we hope that everyone will accept it some will not so be prepared and be brave. they didnt become friends with you because of your sexuality why should it change now? i wish you luck
soulless727
Apr 25 2005, 08:02 AM
if they are your friends they should understand.....just dont take their understanding as a sign or anything and make a move on them unless they are gay as well....
Eryi
Apr 25 2005, 01:22 PM
Slowly make your way on telling them. Theres will be a time. Don't worry. Good Luck, 'cause not everyone is nice enough to accept you for who you are.
Rachel
Apr 25 2005, 01:56 PM
Yay for everyone giving the SAME exact advice =)
[Mediocre]Artist
Apr 25 2005, 02:04 PM
Oh man I'd so have fun with that if it was me. Study one of the Queer Eye for a Straight Guy boys. Preferably Carson. Mimic the outfit. Cute slacks, nice shirt, sweater over the shoulders. Walk into the room and flip your hair. Scream, "Omg! I am FABuLOUS!"
*cough* On a more serious note you should seriously talk about it with your friends. Yes.

*cough*
FABuLOUS!
blah122986
Apr 25 2005, 02:19 PM
well does it even matter if they know ur gay or not..i would say if u actually liked one of them or somethin u could tell it to them and they would know but other than that i dun c y they need to know ur sex preference..
canny
Apr 25 2005, 02:56 PM
Don't say anything unless they ask. Heterosexuals don't go everywhere and tell people that they are heterosexual. Then why should homosexuals do that? It's just a private thing...Only an opinion.
iNyCxShoRT
Apr 28 2005, 09:27 PM
tell them its better off than letting them find out later.
loljuliana
Apr 28 2005, 11:00 PM
keep it in. maybe talk about it to a close friend. preferably a girl, they'll understand better than a guy. not being sexist, just. .telling a close guy friend that you're gay. .its. .errrm.
taintedtrash
Apr 29 2005, 09:02 AM
first, find some other friends who you can trust that are gay
you can get some decent advice from them
and if they can actually be there for moral support if things go bad after you let it be known
oh, and *tips glass* for bob marley
i bet you smoke pot too so *tips another glass* and best of luck
xBEBE
Apr 29 2005, 09:18 AM
if they are truly your friends, they'll accept who you are.
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