Hi all, A couple of weeks ago I came out to most of my friends. We were all round at one of my friend's houses for a party, and a couple of my friends (I'll call them E and R) and I were talking, and R pulled me into a different room and started asking me if I liked this girl (K) at the party. It basically went along the lines of: R: Hey, you were talking to K a lot tonight Me: Yeah, why? R: So you like her? E (comes ino the room): OMG you like K? Me: No, we're just friends E: Really, so who do you like then? Me: No one... R: (goes on for ages about how she didn't believe me and everyone likes someone) Me: fine, I like J (Name of guy I have a massive crush on) E and R: What? Really? Me: Yeah R: Ok cool And then E started just gigling and jumping round the room. Go figure. Then the next day, my friend B (I haven't known him very long, but we get on really well) texted me asking me if I was gay: B: Hey, can I ask you something personal? Me: Sure B: Err, apparently you like J. Is that true? Me: Yeah, who said? B: B2 (another guy that I'm kinda friends with) told me. Apparently he asked R and she said yes. Me: Did she? B: Yeah. It's OK if you're gay you know. It doesn't change anything Me: Thanks please don't tell anyone else? B: Dw I won't And that was basically how most of the people know found out. I'm still a bit annoyed with R, cause quite a few people found out through her, but they were all people I was going to tell anyway, so I've pretty much forgiven her for it. I think the only one of my good friends that doesn't know yet is my best friend of about 5 years. I wrote him a letter rather than telling him in person (He's kinda homophobic) but I don't think he's got it yet... Sorry if that's a little long-winded. i just wanted to share it
Well done so far! Best of luck with whoever else you come out to. Once I'd come out to the important people in my life, everything just got easier and less complicated. I hope it goes well for you.
As Gen mentioned, the first ones are hardest/nerve wracking ones. It's great that you were able to come out to a couple of friends at the same time. Congratulations! Hope your best friend, once he received the letter, will still be supportive. Let us know once you hear from him.
Thanks for all the support guys! My friend emailed me today, and he's basically OK with it :icon_bigg
