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Should I tell a friend that I'm gay?

Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by Niqk, Mar 8, 2013.

  1. Niqk

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    I have a friend in my course class who's been nice to me. I help him occasionally with notes and stuff etc. but I'm wary of coming out to him. I'm also very confused because a gay guy I know from my class told me that he thought this person was gay too, which took me by surprise... but if it is true it explains a lot, especially why he was interested in an openly gay person I've had my eye on.

    If he isn't, I'm worried about his reaction. He has at least two gay friends but I'm scared of coming out to him because I don't know... he might think I like him or something? Which is partly true. I like shorter guys more, but I haven't really thought about him that way for a year. And I'm also scared because I just feel so confused...
     
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    Yes, he sounds like he would be an excellent person to come out to. :slight_smile:
     
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    If he has gay friends I'm guessing he's accepting of gay people, I think you should go for it, I think he'll be ok. Best of luck
     
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    Go for it I had the same fear with a friend of mine not knowing his reaction and in the end it was the best choice. think the honesty helped bring us a bit closer and even if your guy isn't gay he could turn out to be a good friend in the end.
     
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    Since he has gay friends, I think he will accept you as well. Good luck!
     
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    Ehh.... I'm not sure how to tell him. I just can't say ''hi I'm gay''. This is going to sound so awkward.
     
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    You - how many people do you know that are Gay?

    Him - erm about five I think!

    You - well make that six :slight_smile:

    Him - why are you Gay?

    You - Yes :slight_smile:
     
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    Not a bad idea but wouldn't you easily guess the moment you put it out like that?