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Jorsha
May 5th, 2010, 05:25 PM
Hi everyone,
I've decided to join here basically just so I can tell you this - I've become really attracted to my straight best friend! I don't know where the feelings came from but a few months ago, I just realised one day how much I like him, and that sort of made me question myself a bit, I then realised I've never thought the same way, deep down, about any girls.
Just for the record, I've decided that I don't want to be labelled, I consider myself my own person, and don't really like to tag myself as something.
Anyway, The first thing I did, was tell him the first part, sort of, came out to him, to put it like that (I'm not expecting anything, I know 100% it will never happen) and he was ok with it, he's religious you see, and I was worried that he would take it really badly or something. So, we talk about it for a while etc, and everything goes fine, we're still the best of friends etc and I don't think it's affected our relationship in any way. I've also told a few of my other close friends (female) and they've been great about it. I've decided not to tell a great deal of people because to be honest, although I'm proud to be who I am, I've set a date to officially come out to everyone, etc.
I'm really pleased with how it's going so far, and yes there are days where I feel a bit down, because I know what I most want will never happen, and there are times I get a bit jealous and wish I was more like him, but to be honest, telling people, getting this all off my chest has made me the happiest I've been in years! There are times where I toy with the idea of telling him my feelings for him, but to be honest common sense prevails and I'd hate nothing more than to have our friendship gone.
I don't know why I've chosen to share this with you, to be honest I was just in a bit of a thoughtful mood and decided to write it down and not waste it. I don't really know what I can ask for as a reply, but I'm just glad to have got it off my chest once again

nick
May 5th, 2010, 06:27 PM
Hi there, welcome to VT.

Congratulations on having the courage to be honest with your friend and its really great to hear that it seems to have gone pretty well. Thanks for sharing it with us.

BUENA
May 7th, 2010, 09:16 PM
wow. you and I might be in a similar situation...if you want pm me

guacamole24
May 7th, 2010, 10:21 PM
Congrats on your progress! I hope you continue to succeed in your journey.

thepieman
May 9th, 2010, 02:28 PM
Big well done on telling people! It's hard, but you do feel better afterwards. :hug: