Confused about my best friend

[Jalinta]

So one of my best friends recently told me she's a lesbian, and I'm completely cool with it - I have nothing against it and it doesn't change who she is. However, since I found out, I don't know I'm just confused about the whole thing - I thought at one stage I'd dreamt it and that it wasn't true, but I'm sure it is.
But anyway, since she told me I've been almost jealous in a way of other people she's friends with - other girls really. This other friend of mine (we'll call her 'Beth') in particular she's pretty close with, and like today for example she was really tired and she'd rest her head on Beth's shoulder and get really close to her and stuff, but lately she's been almost scared to make contact with me. Like we haven't hugged in ages and like if our arms or legs touch or something she'll move away a bit..
I don't really know where this is going, but I guess I'm kind of jealous of 'Beth' in a way, and like I dunno really, upset maybe?? I'm not sure exactly what the feeling is.. :/ But I guess I am jealous and scared of losing her maybe, and I kind of just want her to myself. Is it weird to feel like this? And like, I think I'm bi so I don't know if it's a jealousy thing from that perspective or if I'm just scared of losing her to someone else purely from a friendship thing :/
I guess I just wanna know if it's normal to be like this about the whole situation, and how I can just try to feel normal about everything again. We're still close, we just don't physically touch or anything as much which I miss so yeah.. Sorry for the rant :S

[Living For Love]

But I guess I am jealous and scared of losing her maybe, and I kind of just want her to myself. Is it weird to feel like this?

I think it's this. I don't know how long you know eachother, but you're scared of losing her to another girl friend of hers, and that obviously upsets you a bit. It's not weird to feel like that, it means you really appreciate the friendship you have with her. Maybe she has a crush on "Beth", or she just wants to spend more time with her, get to know her better. I suggest you do the same, keep close to her, texting and stuff, make sure she knows you still want to be one of her best friends, regardless of her sexuality. If this situation persists, I think it's better if you just ask her why is she a bit distant recently.

[Tarannosaurus]

I can see why you're frustrated but the situation is normal. In fact what you describe is exactly what it was like between me and my best friend at first. She stopped being physically close to you because she was worried that you'd think she was attracted to you. I sort of distanced myself from my friends at first just in case. That's basically it, you won't lose her just give her time to become more confident and sure of herself. The reason she may be more distant to you than to other friends is that you're her best friend, it's your reaction she cares about the most. You can talk to her about it if you want, it couldn't do any harm. Just give her a bit of time to feel comfortable and it will go back to normal :)

[Jalinta]

Yeah I guess it must just be a matter of time and getting used to things right? Guess I'll see how things go and just try be there for her I guess - thansk for the help. :)

[sqishy]

I can see why you're frustrated but the situation is normal. In fact what you describe is exactly what it was like between me and my best friend at first. She stopped being physically close to you because she was worried that you'd think she was attracted to you. I sort of distanced myself from my friends at first just in case. That's basically it, you won't lose her just give her time to become more confident and sure of herself. The reason she may be more distant to you than to other friends is that you're her best friend, it's your reaction she cares about the most. You can talk to her about it if you want, it couldn't do any harm. Just give her a bit of time to feel comfortable and it will go back to normal :)

This ^ is good advice.

[Dundun99]

if its not bothering you aand your just confused, then talk to her about it, im sure she wouldnt mind and that might give you more of an understanding