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Straight man "coming out"

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  1. otc877

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    #1 otc877, Apr 15, 2008
  2. Midnight Angel

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    That is amazing. I could feel the anger emanating from that. We need more people like that.
     
    #2 Midnight Angel, Apr 15, 2008
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    I am so touched. That takes a lot of courage to write that in a (I assume) published column and the person who wrote that is a very special person. We need more people like him in the world.

    Thanks for sharing that :kiss:
     
    #3 nickmc, Apr 15, 2008
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    Amen to that!

    I can only hope my friends will be that supportive.
     
    #4 Nitro, Apr 15, 2008
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    Dang I wish my friends could be like him.
    We need more people like him on this flying rock through space.
     
    #5 Tokarov, Apr 15, 2008
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    I can only say... wow.

    I have yet to meet a straight man like that. I mean... even my best friend is okay with me being gay as long as I don't kiss guys in front of him, don't tell him about my sex life and don't hit on him, which kind of hurts.

    I know that years of being surrounded by homophobic people, especially men, have made me somewhat heterophobic, especially towards straight guys (women tend to be more accepting - sometimes they actually look for us because having a gay friend is cool nowadays, although for women only). This gives me something to think about.
     
    #6 Miaplacidus, Apr 15, 2008
  7. GunStarre

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    I actually felt his tone while I read it. It sincerely touched me.
    The world needs more people like him - his friend is truly lucky to have found a friend in him :grin:
     
    #7 GunStarre, Apr 15, 2008
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    Great article!
     
    #8 Nicvcer, Apr 15, 2008
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    I do that around my friends even if they dont want it. :slight_smile:

    Nice article, I learnt quite a bit from it too. Its so old though! I wonder why I've never read it before.
     
    #9 CrimsonThunder, Apr 16, 2008
  10. otc877

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    Yep, it's almost 11 years old, which makes it even more impressive. Homosexuality has become more accepted as years progress. For him to write it then is even more brave.

    I had just sent him an e-mail personally thanking him for this article. I just hope he receives it.
     
    #10 otc877, Apr 16, 2008
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    Wow that was such an inspiring article. Good on him for writing it! :grin:
     
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    Woah. That was touching, it really was. Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed reading that. :grin:
     
    #12 pirateninja, Apr 16, 2008
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    That was a great article, thanks for the link. Luckily I have a couple of straight guy friends who are so accepting of myy sexuality and am very appreciative of them.
     
    #13 davo-man, Apr 16, 2008
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    Amazing article. His words are full of feeling and passion. We could use more folk in the world like him.

    What astounds me is that this article was written 12 years ago. I wish there was someone like that in my life 12 years ago. Who knows how it may have influenced my life.
     
    #14 SlickyPants, Apr 16, 2008
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    I'm amazed that someone had the courage, especially as a straight guy, to write this. It shows that he truly loves and care for his gay male friend and is not ashamed to show it. God, could you please create more people like this?:icon_bigg
     
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    That's an amazing article, especially considering it's from 1996 :]
     
    #16 Cheese Love, Apr 16, 2008
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    It is amazing!

    (wow, 1996 is 11 years ago? It feels just like yesterday :frowning2:)
     
    #17 Quitex, Apr 16, 2008
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    That's a good article and this is very touching and lovely.

    I guess we need more of these people in this world. :slight_smile:
     
    #18 darkestknight, Apr 16, 2008
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    Tell me about it. :frowning2:

    This website needs more promotion!
     
    #19 CrimsonThunder, Apr 17, 2008
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    Yes it needs more promotion I agree. :slight_smile:
     
    #20 smilealways, Apr 17, 2008
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