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[nickbourne]

so i am currently attending art school. while two of my friends from high school are attending a community college back home. we have discussed some living arrangements for next fall because they are going to be attending school in the same area as me. they are both dating, and have been for about 2 years now. i am completely okay with moving in with them, but i kinda have a huge secret that could change the whole situation. i am gay, and they dont know. i dont want this to affect our plans for next year, but at the same time they need to be informed of the situation, because it can be awkward if i just start bringing random guys to the apartment.

i guess i am just afraid of how they are going to react. i dont want this to be the end of a friendship that has lasted since elementary school. we managed to stay in touch while going our seperate ways, and now that the trio could be getting back together i guess i am just afraid.

well i guess i am done ranting and raving for the day.

comments/suggestions would be much appreciated.

[AskAlice]

Are your friends known for being in any way homophobic? Have they given you reason to worry about their reaction? Pending that they are not indeed homophobic, it doesn't sound like it should be a problem. You should definitely tell them though, because otherwise, an incident could get very awkward, like you said, were you to bring a date home or something. Just sit them down and start off with something like, "I figured I should tell you guys this before we move in together so you're not surprised..." You know? Don't make it more serious than it is and it's likely that they won't either.