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The straight guy friend problem

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by confusedguy, Aug 12, 2011.

  1. confusedguy

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    So I am planning on coming out to my very much straight guy friend, and I am a little concerned. I mean, he has never really mentioned anything making me think he is homophobic; however, he is very comfortable around me and I am afraid that once I come out to him, he wont act the same. I guess I am afraid of him like being afraid to be around me. Plus, he is like my exercise partner and I am afraid that he will thing I am checking him out or something. :bang: I don't know. This is my first straight guy friend I will be coming out to. In addition I consider him like one of my best friends. :help: Tips,Advice? anything and everything is appreciated. :help:
     
  2. Mogget

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    Coming out to my best friend from high school was difficult for me, too. We were pretty close, and I was worried it might wreck our relationship. So when I came out to him, I made sure to tell him I wasn't attracted to him. It probably wasn't necessary to do that though. We're not as close as we used to be (he works a ton so it's hard to find time), but he's still there for me when I need him.