Is it weird for a straight guy to REALLY want a gay friend?

[Blee]

I'd consider my school a pretty diverse place, and my social circle is quite varied. I have friends of all races, ages, genders, interests, personalities - except of a different sexual orientation.

I've never tried to avoid any gay people; I have absolutely no problem with them and in fact welcome their different personalities. It just happens to be that none of my friends are (openly) gay.

I love to talk, especially with people about things that relate to only them so I can know more and stuff. Different cultures, personalities, and interests are interest me a lot, and those of gay people are no exception.

However, I think it may come across as weird for a straight guy to actively search for a gay friend. But in my seventeen years of life, I've never crossed paths with one and I really want to make friends with one in high school.

Is that weird? They just interest me a lot lol.

[Tristin.]

i wouldnt say its weird, but it sounds like you want to add one to your "collection"

on the other hand, i think you should try and find one, we are amazing people :P

[Donkey]

Loads on people on VT are gay :cool: you hit a goldmine, haha

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I don't think it's weird, lol. It's normal to be curious about different people and to want to make friends. I've always wanted to be good mates with a black guy; never happened, since I live in one of the whitest parts of England. I'm sure with new experiences, new opportunities, further education, jobs etc. etc. you'll meet several people with different sexualities.

[Lights]

Loads on people on VT are gay :cool: you hit a goldmine, haha

It's not really the same talking to a gay person online as it is to in real life though is it? :P

And no, it's not weird in the slightest. By 'actively searching', what does that involve you doing? Sure a few people (almost certainly boys) might think you're acting a little odd looking for a gay person, but those tend to be the close-minded folk who have some kind of discomfort in themselves. Because after all, as I always say, people only make fun of others when they have some kind of insecurity or discomfort in themselves. The worst anyone can say to you is that you're gay and looking for another boy to get with. All you have to do is tell them it's not true, and if they don't back off and accept what you've said, more fool them.

I don't think you'd really have any of the problems given above because you sound like a guy in a quite good social position, so don't worry; I was just giving the worst case scenarios.

[Donkey]

It's not really the same talking to a gay person online as it is to in real life though is it? :P

I guess you're right about that :) Still, I've made some great friends from VT, who I now know well in real life too.