Being gay is a physical safety risk in my area not just mental or fear of verbal abuse. I just dream of the time where I would stop having to dream of hanging out with my special someone, writing about them in my journal and to be able to touch someone other than myself.
Man, I feel for you. Luckily I'm in a very tolerant area of the UK and have the best, most liberal and accepting family and friends ever. Sadly, I have no particular advice for you, as I am yet to begin the whole relationship-thing, but I'm beginning to start looking...Sadly, I have yet to work out how to meet fellow gay teens (I don't know you're age, sorry). If I get some solid ideas I'll let you know! XD Anyway, very good luck to you! - Leo