Finally told my friend!

I still can't believe I did this. Me and my best friend went down to B&N to talk. Ordered some stuff at Starbucks and I sat her down. My hands were trembling, and I finally opened my mouth. Told her that I hope things will not change between us after the following things. People were around so I took out my pocket notebook and wrote down "I'm gay.". She looked at it and said "Nothing has changed." There was silence for a minute or two. We were both somewhat in shock. I asked her if she ever wondered if I was gay and she told me "Never.". I announced to her that she is the only person that knows and that it should remain that way for some time. I asked her some advice as to if I should tell my other best friend (male), and she told me that I should. She thinks he will take it well too. We chit chatted afterwards and bought a couple of CDs. I'm still a bit in shock of what just happened. Some tremendous weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I'm glad I can finally talk with her about this. We went back to my place, spoke for a bit about photography, and then said goodbye. The car ride to my place was a bit silent and awkward, but I guess she is still in shock. She gave me a hug and told me to call her whenever. She is about to take a flight back to her college in Maine. I think it went well. Thank you EC for helping and supporting me on this announcement. One down, many to go. :icon_bigg

EDIT: After she left, I sent her a quick text message:
"Thank you so much for being accepting. I hope this will escalate our friendship to new levels of trust. Some major weight has been lifted from my shoulders. If you have any questions or thoughts about anything, please message or call me. I'm happy we can finally discuss this in the open. Have a nice flight!
Be well,
M."

 

Haven't gotten that "OMG" feeling yet. I'm still a bit in shock. I'll be probably be happier after some music therapy and reading.

 

I'm starting to get that no turning back feeling. Makes me feel a bit more relaxed.

 

Well, thank you! I might take you up on that some day.

 

I'm going to come out to another person at some point this week. He is my photography teacher and also gay. He has been in a relationship with a guy for the past 25 years. I KNOW he will take the news well.

I'll tell my other best friend at some point.

I'm sure everything will be fine. I think it's best to choose people who will be accepting as the first people to tell. At least for me, I want to form somewhat of a support group before I tell others.

 

I have four people who I know will be supportive. I have other friends I want to tell, but I don't trust them 100% with taking the news well even though they say they are for gay rights and are very tolerant. Sometimes straight guys just say that to sound open minded. Once you tell them, it's completely different.

 

I hang out with people who act quite open minded and liberal. Heck, they trash me for being a right of center.