[hawkeye]

First of all, hi!
I'd like to reinforce the fact that not having a girlfriend is not a trustworthy sign at all. I have a cousin who is turning 19, and got his first and only girlfriend last summer, and only stayed with her for 3 weeks or so. I still dont doubt that he's straight, its just that he doesnt have that personality to be tied to someone. His brother is exactly the same way, he's my age, and probably will resist getting a girlfriend till he's 20.

I'd approach this by bringing up something relating to gays with him. If he is gay, and knows that you are open to the idea, It'd be much easier for him to tell you. Also, if he is open to the idea, if you told him, you could probably be able to figure out if he is or not. The only way you'd be able to kiss him is if he A) knows that you like guys and B) is out and open with you. Like i said earlier, if a guy just kissed me, I'd probably push him away, more than likely not because i wouldn't like it, but because I'm not used to it. If i did know a guy that is open about being gay, and he knew that I am too, I dont think it'd be nearly as big of a problem.

Also, one thing that has become apparent to me recently, it seems that straight guys trust each other a lot. They trust each other not only for advise and help, but they also trust each other that no matter what happens or gets done, they dont have to worry about a guy liking them. So, for example, lets say that my friend is straight, he feels like he can dry hump and walk around naked all he wants, and it wont matter. It wouldnt matter because he trusts that i wont make a move on him. Now, even though I would like to sometimes, I wont. but knowing that someone wont do something just doesnt hold enough trust for some people. So basicly, dont make a move unless you know he wont feel awkward acting natural around you afterwards.

Also, joey, You can be a republican without being able to vote. Its a point of view and an endorsement. I just cant vote yet.