Joined a Couple of Gay Meet Ups

I hate bowling but I want to join one of these said groups. Younger guy groups are harder to come by and I am NOT paying to trial and error. I applaud you though. Way to go.

 

Oh. I am underaged though. Cant go to certain places which is pretty fuggin stupid.

 

Wow, good for you like, seriously freaking good for you! I am scared to death to go to a group like this, i cant pinpoint why though. But my loneliness is overweighting that fear right now, i think ill go look up a few of these. A few more months till i can go to bars though, so bleh

 

Wow, thats good for you. I need to see if there is anytihng like that here.

 

i only know of one, and the recent pictures of the meetings basically showed a group of about ten guys who looks to be between 45-70. I want to find one, and not for dating purposes, but I am 25, and relating to something who is 20-35 years older then me can be hard.

 

Sounds like a lot of fun. Good for you! Expanding my social life to include a lot of gay friends has been great. Not only is it fun to hang out with other gay guys, but I have also met so many gay men in all walks of life – doctors, lawyers, judges, teachers, police officers, fire fighters, etc. It has given me a better perspective on the “gay community” and helped me with my coming out process. I hope your experience is similar.

 

I go to Mesmac which is a gay charity, every tuesday. Since joining them two weeks ago, I've got free condoms, more friends, and a free TV. =D (they were throwing it out because they had a new one)

 

Hey, that's just so brilliant! Well done! I'm so glad it has been an enjoyable and positive experience for you. As it happens - and purely by co-incidence (yukk that was a horrible song back in the 70's!) - I'm looking at doing much the same as you. I've been looking up some groups in my area, and e-mailed one last Sunday; but haven't had a reply yet. If no reply by tomorrow, I'll phone the contact number. But thanks for your story of encouragement. Kayar. X

 

After posting, I went searching, and found a group of gay men 21-35 in my area. however, it seems to be in transition, and looking for a leader, so I don't know if it is currently active, or if they are waiting to find a leader. I bookmarked the website, and might email later to find out what the situation is.

 

I've been meaning to do something like this, but the fear of running into someone I know is palpable so I've been avoiding it.

 

I know exactly how you feel! I have just joined one of the lgbt groups here and i'm loving it! I've never felt so accepted before! And i love hanging out with them all! oh its so fun! lol. Seriously...they are the greatest group of people.

 

Look at it this way, if you run into them at a gay group meeting, they are probably gay too or at least very supportive of gays.

 

but... but I like sitting at my computer all day bitching! it is like one of lives simple pleasures. that, and sleeping.

 

I am so happy for you! I know that my coming out would not have been nearly as easy or positive had I not had the nerve to go to a gay bar or walk into my local LGBT center.

It's been a wild ride, and I've learned so much about myself, mostly how to be open and free and just me, with no apologies or regrets. It feels like a 2-ton weight's been lifted off my back, and everyone around me seems to notice as (not-so-coincidentally) I've made so many more friends than I ever have in my life!

One note re: responses above... some of you have mentioned how the people in your local groups and clubs are all so nice and fun to be around. Isn't that the truth?? I know there's always bad apples in every bunch, but I swear, more than any other cultural or societal group of people, the gay community is just so damn nice, peaceful, and fun! Maybe a "gay world" isn't such a bad idea, lol!!!