Ive been really trying to figure out things and working towards coming out. My mother has been trying to set me up with her friends daughters... but I keep telling her im not interested and I think she is starting to understand. I get the sense she would be supportive but my father is another story. With the holidays coming there would be a lot of family gatherings and things like that. Although I dont plan on coming out till next year, it got me thinking about what it is like being the only gay person at family and other social events. No one has ever come out, or even been suspected of being gay in my family or extended family. I can only think of maybe 1 person most of my extended family have been exposed to. So I know just being one of the first gay people they know will bring some awkwardness. Putting that awkwardness aside, I was wondering if anyone had any advice for life as a gay person in a largely straight society. At these family events the guys will usually go to a room and watch sports, talk about work and drink, while the wives are in another helping with the cooking, and having their own discussions. I feel a little conflicted on what Im supposed to do because I dont quite fit in. Sorry if it does not make sense but I appreciate any help ---------- Post added 5th Dec 2016 at 01:12 AM ---------- Sorry I think this got posted twice and I am not sure how to delete
