Hi

[Nottoocool]

Hi everyone I've been reading these posts for a while now and just made an account. Sorry for spelling in advance I'm on my phone. I've just come out to myself as gay and am now very uncomfortale talking about anything about crushes and sexuality because I know I'm living a lie. I'm fifteen and just realized it a few weeks ago but need help. Also there is a friend of mine who kind of suspects I'm gay by how I act (a little sexual at times) and I don't want to be forced to be different if I come out to him. Please help

[Faolan]

First of all, congrats on coming to terms with yourself. I came out in April as gay/bi, but now I'm realizing that I'm almost completely gay. First off, ask yourself if your friends, family, and peers would be okay with your being gay. If not, either you can come out and face the storm, or remain closeted, which is a terrible place to be. If they are supportive of LGBTQ people, it's not so big of a deal. If you do feel ready to come out, I would start with that friend if he/she's supportive. Good luck with whatever you do!

[confusedteen33]

Do whatever will make you the most comfortable and your life the easiest. I know it isn't easy to come out, because i wouldn't be able to come out to my family or I would be disowned, and my friends would hate me, so I'm still closeted

[DepartInSecret]

Firstly well done on coming out to yourself.
Talking about crushes and stuff is pretty awkward when you are not open about your sexuality... Try to avoid those situation if you can rather than make stuff up because it might lead to a relationship you don't want...
I don't know if you are ready or wanting to come out yet, but when you do I would definitely come out to close friends first. Also do it in person it makes it so much more personal.
If people try to change you ignore then. Be yourself and if they don't like it then they are not worth knowing.

[HockeyLovesMe]

ya dude i think you have to really think it hard before you start telling your friends and only tell ones u rly trust :) just do only what you feel comfortable with :)

[justin 13]

I wish I could come out. I cant right now. Im gay closeted and I think I will be there until collegue.