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Meeting Other Gay People My Age

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by ZenMusic, May 6, 2014.

  1. ZenMusic

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    If I did go somewhere, I would have to lie to my parents about it, and I need to work on that. Anyway I can get to meet more people I can "level with" in this sense?
     
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    Maybe you could start a gay-straight alliance at your school; they seem to be popping up in many US schools.
     
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    A GSA could work. Also keep in mind not a lot of people are courageous enough to be out by 14 years old, so giving it a few years may help a bit, too.
     
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    Sorry for being ignorant, but why would you have to lie to your parents if you are 'out' to them?

    Also, you're only 14 :slight_smile: don't rush anything just yet. If you wait until you're in your last year of school or even into college, I guarantee more people at your school would have come out. The thing is that you are really brave for coming out at a very young age, you have bigger balls than I do!
     
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    Because my Dad doesn't like it and is in denial, thinks I have been influenced so won't let me watch "gay" material.
     
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    I'm just dropping by to say you're brave and have a clear understanding of yourself, which is rare in someone your age. At least based in my own experiences.

    Try to make friends with other LGBT people first. And, should you find a crush, remember: being too eager scares potential dates, so play it cool. And slow. Sometimes it's better to have a few good friends than a rushed relationship, specially so early in life...though, if you think you can handle it, then go ahead.
     
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    There are no other gay people that are boys my age.
     
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    My dad is in denial and my Mum is being "realistic" (her "that could change in a few years" attitude is wearing thin.) I don't know any other gay guys my age, I have a Bisexual friend who is a girl, who isn't out to anyone.