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Coming out to friends.

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by funnynate, Mar 23, 2014.

  1. funnynate

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    Hey,
    I've finally decided to come out to my friend's, they alway's keep asking me if I am Gay
    so I decided to finally tell them :slight_smile:
    I'm a bit nervous as I don't know how they will react.

    I'm out to my family since a few weeks ago some were fine while other's didn't take it
    so well. I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to tell them
    as im abit scared.
     
  2. White Knight

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    Start with the one you know best and trust most. Then you can at least have an ally for next coming out session. :wink:
     
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    Coming out to friends can be a huge relief! :slight_smile: And of course you don't have to come out to all of them. If there are a few friends you know won't tell other people before you're read to, come out to them first.
     
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    Coming out to friends is scary because you don`t want to lose that friendship you all ready have. I agree about the post above that tell the friend you trust most first. Maybe practice on your own on how you going to tell them. Share with them why you feeling what you feel so they can understand. Congrats to coming out to family. All the best. (*hug*)
     
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    Thanks for the advice all of you'se :slight_smile:
    I told my friend and he was all fine about it and said it wasn't going to affect our friendship :eusa_danc
    Now just to tell the other's haha :icon_bigg
     
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    That's wonderful!
    Congratulations with your friend taking it so well, that's lovely!
    Good luck with your other friends- keep us updated with that, aye? :slight_smile:
     
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    Great news. Gotta love good starts.

    Onward!

    (*hug*)
     
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    Congratulations! :eusa_clap

    I found having a friend, who already knew I was gay, at my side to be of great help when coming out to another friend.

    So your friends already have suspicions. Do they still treat you well? If yes, then I don't see a reason why this should change once you confirm what they already believe to know.
     
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    Thanks everyone :slight_smile:

    They always thought I was gay as they'd catch me looking and lusting at other guys :icon_bigg and not girls (they'd say were fine with that) which was great I could look at any guy without them freaking out:slight_smile:, it is great knowing you have some1 to support you through the difficult times :slight_smile:
    Each of my friends are different some treat me like always which is great :slight_smile: they are the one's I plan on coming out to next. While the other's ... lets just say they won't find out for another few months :slight_smile:
    I'll keep you'se all updated on the rest (!)