Scared to ask him out - Please help!

[Hero.of.Hyrule]

Hi,
So lately i've had a really really really huge crush on one of my friends. But, he isn't sure what his sexuality is.. I really want to ask him out but i dont want to ruin our friendship if he says no. Everyone keeps saying that we'll still be friends if he says no but i kinda find it hard to believe. I feel like now is the right time to ask him out but i'm really scared and he may not even be gay (or bi). Please Please Please help me! Thanks!

[Thunderstorm]

Hi Nick,
Do not ask him out unless you [and he] knows his sexuality for sure. Asking him before he is fully confident in his sexuality could frighten and confused him and that would not be good for him or you.

Gradually get close to him, spend some nights alone and go out on dates. Take it gradually so that he does not feel rushed into a relationship and can fully get to know his sexuality.

[amgb]

Hi Nick~ Sexuality can get very complicated to figure out, I think you should probably talk to him first before asking him out. Does he know of your sexuality? If he doesn't, I think these things should be shared with really good friends, just so the both of you can be yourselves around each other without fearing judgement. Talk about his sexuality too, and the worries or the insecurities or the confusion he may be having about himself. The important thing is to be honest and to be yourself around him. After talking to him first then a possible approach might be to ask him if he's comfortable with his sexuality, and if he's got it at least a little confidently figured out that he's gay like you, then you could ask him if he's comfortable with going out with you. If he's got it at least a little figured out I'm sure he will not reject you, however he might not be ready to do so yet. It's okay to give him time and space~

If he says no, which could happen but I'm not saying it will, hold up the offer that you can still be his friend. I reckon if he feels that you will accept him no matter what, he'd probably might appreciate still being your friend. So try and maybe have a talk with him first before asking him out, just to know what he's okay with and to know what's on his mind:)