I have an iddue with makign friends... PLEASE HELP!

[aidenxxxtoke]

Hello.
I seem to have an issue when it comes to making friends. I get along with people just fine, I'm nice, and I am very friendly. But there was a rumor started about me a few years ago, and it has messed up everything. A few people thought it would be funny to make everyone think I was gay. I acted kind of girly, I suppose, and at the time I had guy friends & girl friends. I've grown up, and I'm not really girly anymore, but people still think I might be gay,a nd that gets in the way of me making guy friends. I'm in high school, and none of the guys are really willing to be my friend because they think I am gay, and I guess that doesnt look good on them. I dont really know how to make friends now, because that stupid rumor has messed everything up. I am myself around people, and they're nice, but they're never really my friend. I have a few friends, but none of them are guys. I want to know how to get passed this rumor that everyone seems to believe, and make some guy friends. Please help me.

[Patchy]

Same kinda thing happened to me about 3 years ago, it wasn't about me being gay was a bit different but yeah that ain't important.

Rumours piss me off and frankly, if you've changed laugh it off whenever someone says it to you and act friendly (Not too friendly though). I'm guessing the group of people that spread the rumour are probs the ones that slag each other off if they come and slag you off about being gay/girly (the rumour) then you can just try to laugh it off and see the reaction and be like when are you going to drop it its utter bs

hope this helps.

[Kale]

Most gay guys are actually very popular.

If people won't accept who you are, then fuck 'em. You should just stick to the ladies anyways, make sure they know you're not gay. ;)

[Lizey the Supergirl]

Whether you're gay or not- people should accept you for who you are. This rumour didn't mess you up- having bad people around you did. Just cotinue to be yourself, and don't be afraid to stand up for yourself either. Show people that no matter what, you are not self-concious, and you are proud of who you are and eventually people will see that too. Keep on being that friendly person you are- and show people there is nothing to hide and nothing wrong with you no matter your sexuality

[aaaaaaaaaaaaaaagg]

I agree with Kale. Stick to the girls. =P I'm a girl and majority of my friends are guys. Iunno why but only a few girls seem to like me... =S But my guy friends are cool. =) And I think if they don't want to be your friend and they don't like you then why do you think they'd make good friends...?