I'd like a friendship with someone I don't have to lie to. Can someone help me out? I'm trying to stop blaming the world for my problems but to some extent my personal situation + the country I live in have given me a few consequences I won't be able to handle if I were to empty my closet. I'm 25 and annoyed, mostly at my lack of gay-outlets. I don't think I'm sad or depressed, but I am lonely and I'd very much like to have someone to talk to as a friend...a personal confidante, if I may. I know we can't exchange emails here...so I'd like some directions as to how I may be able to make a friend. The board has helped...but the reply feels distant. I have people around me just not ones that know me and I'd like one of those. I don't know if what I'm asking is appropriate, but I also don't know of any other places to ask this question.