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Socialising with other gay guys?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Cool25, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. Cool25

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    Alright, so how the hell do so many people, including a ton of my friends know gay guys but not me? I swear that my friends know so many and all I know is one bi guy who isn't really even that sure, and three lesbians that I don't even see or talk to anymore. I've had a look and strangely there is basically no gay youth support groups near me. So, I know of other gay guys who are friends of some of my friends yet I don't know basically anyone. How do I get to know other guys while not being fully out (I can't really come out as my parents will likely find out)? All of my good friends know that I'm gay and it's fine with them.
     
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    I must be missing something, because the obvious answer is you have your friends introduce you to their friends.
     
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    Failing that, there's always LGBT outreach and community centers. And gay-straight alliances if you're in school.
     
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    Well, the thing is I've tried to bring it up with my friends by saying things like "I wish I knew some gay guys" etc. but they haven't offered to introduce me really to any of their gay friends. As for LGBT centres, I'm not sure there is one here and there is definitely not a single gay-straight alliances. I'm assuming GSAs must be a pretty common thing in America?
     
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    Many US high school and colleges have gay-straight alliances, I don't know how common they are. And if your friends aren't offering, why don't you ask? A lot of people are really bad at picking up hints.
     
  6. Liam's got a point. You could just ask them for some introductions! :slight_smile:

    BUT, failing that, you could go out one night or throw a get-together and tell your friends to invite friends. That might work out well too, but it's not as sure-fire as asking.

    Good luck!