im having a little trouble

[CaliKid24]

Im bi, and ive accepted that and ive always known that I am so im cool with it. I am usually very passive and happy. The only people who know that I am bi are my good friends. But I had a best friend who around a year ago found out by going through my phone, and he was cool with the whole situation. About 5 months ago me and him stopped talking because of just stupid things. A couple weeks later i heard a lot of gay rumors and jokes about me, and i found out it was him telling everyone im bi. I didnt know what to do so I just ignored it and only a couple people kept bothering me about it. they still say stuff to me and its getting to the point that its really bothering me. i dont know what to do about all of this. any advice would help. thank you!

[misery_business]

You could just tell them all that it's true and let everyone know maybe they will keep talking but it will settle down and die and you can be yourself without anyone bothering you anymore after a while, the best thing to do about rumors is ignore them and when they see it's not bothering you anymore they might stop. I know how annoying it is
good luck! :)

[Azunite]

Rumors are to ignore, and ignorance is bliss :D
There are only two reasons why people have rumors and bother people : 1 They are too desperate . 2 - They are in the same situation but they don't want people to know.

[guacamole24]

That was really immature and stupid of him to do. If he was a real friend, he wouldn't go around spreading your secrets worldwide after a fight. You should just ignore the rumors. People need to mind their own business.

[Oren]

People bully others for the pleasure of it. Give them nothing to work with; pretend they don't exist. Eventually they will stop.

Another option if that doesn't work is to go and talk to somebody about it, if it happens at school the principal or a counsellor will be able to talk them.

I had a lot of people bullying me at one point last year. They blended into the lockers after a while and I only associated with my friends. It worked good for me.

[ackmedsgirl666]

seriously what kind of a friend would do that
well maybe u can try and concince these other ppl that u ate infact staright and think of a way to get back at your friend and make him look like an idiot for spreading those rumors about you. if it keeps going on keep ignoring it but if it gets to the point when u are feeling super uncomfortable u may have to get your parents involved or take things into legal matters because what he is doing my friend is harassment and is illegal
in my opinion i don't think u guys should be friend anyways because by the sounds of what hes been doing to u then hes really not a true friend

[Captor K]

If you want to keep it among your circle of friends, then either ignore or deny the rumors.

If you feel like you absolutely can't take it anymore, just come out to everyone, but be aware of the potential repercussions. Teenagers can be, and are, astoundingly stupid. I'm sure you know this.

Alternatively, if someone asks of your orientation, and you don't really care about them knowing, confirm it. Again, be aware that this person might go back and tell.

Sometimes ignoring people works, and sometimes it does NOT. Be ready to defend yourself, at least, if things may seem like they will turn into physical violence. But if you can avoid fighting, it is best that you do. If the twats are taking things too far, you need to address the issue with an adult, such as a teacher, principal, counselor, or your parents, or all of the above. Don't let this spiral out of control.

Make sure to hang on to your good friends for love and support. Good friends help bear burdens, especially when it comes to sensitive issues like bullying and sexual orientation.

Oh, and one last bit of advice, if you have not done so already. Find this dipshit "friend" pull him to the side, and ask why did he have to go and start all of this. Demand and explanation because you deserve one. If it helps, make him feel him terrible for starting the trouble, and if he is any kind of excuse for a human being, he will at least apologize. I'd would have also told you to punch him in the face, but that goes against my advice to walk away from fighting.

[yoda]

Well if others ask and your ok with it tell the truth or you could deny it and ya get an explanation from that ass of a so called good friend of yours.

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

My advice is to just ignore it.
Regardless of whether you decide to formally tell everyone you're bisexual, getting annoyed or freaked out over gay jokes is exactly what they want.
If it's your friends saying such things (hopefully they're just saying it in jest...), tell them it annoys you and if they're actually your friend they should stop. If it's people you're not so friendly with, just follow my previous advice and completely ignore them, when they say something like that, just don't reply at all.

[xHunterXloganx]

Well, i woud not spread more rumora bout him, but i would just you know, tell them hay, yeah im bi, gotta prob about it?