Could you be friends with a gay person?

I have had a few male friends who are gay. Love them almost better than some of my female friends. So much fun. Always get crazier or laugh more. I've had one woman friend who was a lesbian. A more serious type too. I had to work harder with that friendship to find a comfort level being with her. Now I know the terminology - okay f__hag, breeder F__. Who knew? No one tells me these things. Why don't you hang out with other gay men? Opportunity, preference?

simply put if you like someone you like them who cares who their into. Be friends with who you want.

The simple answer is definitely yes! I cannot for the life of me understand the mindset of people who are afraid to be friends with someone because of their sexuality - do they think that they are so amazingly attractive that they are irresistable or that a gay person wants to 'convert' them? Ridiculous! I do have gay friends and have done all my life, the only reason I would not be friends with a gay person is if that person is someone who I could not build a relationship with them as a friend for some reason! xxx

for me it doesnt matter, be gay or lesbian or whatever as long as they are true to themselves and are sincere with the friendships..i do have a lot of lesbian and gay friends and i love the way they are

Actually I have a lot of gay friends. In fact they're the happiest person to be with. They can cheer up the murky day into sunny day. When I choose friends, its not important what their sexuallity is, as long as I like their company vice versa. Its the friendship that counts not the gender they want to be

Im friends with a few gay people so yeah i could be friends they are just normal people living a different life.

maybe it will be possible depending on the straight guy i guess...but on women..for me theres nothing wrong with it as long as she(lesbian) know that its only for friendship sake nothing more..

I could be be friends with a lezbien. But I would always be wondering if she had the hots for me. Yes that question would always be in the back of my mind. Im sure it is for everyone. Im not against people being gay or lezbien. Its what they do and people have to except that.

I can only say I think so. I guess I would have to actually experience being friends with a lesbian to be able to comment. I've only known 1 lesbian, we were workmates and it was nearly 4 years before we shared a meal break and she mentioned it and was surprised that I didn't know. I've been friends with a couple of gay guys and that was good.

I not only could be but I am. There's a lesbian couple that lives by my daughter and they've become really close friends. I really don't see a big deal at all, they're very nice girls and have been very helpful to my daughter and her family on more than one occasion. They have one big thing in common and that's their love of animals so they help each other out a lot when one of them is away and needs the other to take care of the cats and dogs. What they do in their private lives is none of my business anymore than what I do is theirs. It's not even a factor in our friendships. Annie

yes why not,i have friend gay here also my cousin is a gay. theres nothing problem about gay were all human and nobodys perfect. thats ok my friend. as long as you know how to treat your fellowmen. gay,lesbian,straight whosoever. :)

Hi, Ice! This is a great discussion and something I haven't thought about too often. I could easily be friend with you. I'm a woman; you're a man. You happen to be attracted to others of your same gender. As far as my being friends with a lesbian, I think it's entirely possible. However, I'd have to be careful because I wouldn't want her point of view (attraction to other women) to tamper with our friendship. I'm not gay, so I wouldn't want her to be attracted to me. If she were to cross the line, I'd have a hard time continuing the friendship, to tell you the truth. I think it would be easier for me to be friends with a guy who is gay because I would know he wouldn't be attracted to me like that. I don't want this to sound weird, but if I weren't attracted to a certain guy, I wouldn't want him to be attracted to me either because I'd feel like it would awkward otherwise. I'd love to be friends with someone like you because there are things that gay guys like that other guys wouldn't like. It would be fun because, in my opinion, gay guys understand girls better. I have no idea how that is, but it works for me! I don't have any friends as of right now that I know of who are gay or lesbian, but I wouldn't shun them because of it if I were to find out. That is their decision and we all have the freedom to choose. Everyone is different and unique! And where would the world be without diversity? Great discussion. It really required some thought before I responded!

I have both male and female friends who are gay and I am straight. Two of them I met at work and over the years they have become good friends of mine. I have no problem with them being gay at all. My husband had a hard time with it at first but now he is cool with them as well. PEople are people treat me nice and I will treat you nice as well.

well,I myself is a lesbian.I think in making a friend,the most important point is whether you two could get along well.I would like to be friends with a guy,and hope to be your friend.

Absolutely!! When I came to the States I knew no-one except my husband and daughter. I found a beauty salon nearby and went there to get my hair done. The owner, a handsome gay male, took me under his wing and introduced me to many of his friends. They were gay and straight so within no time I was having a great social life (thanks Joel).

I've got plenty of lesbian and gay friends. so I can be friends with gay people, no problem. I would have a big problem being friends with anyone that thought it was okay to call me a breeder though. I find that a really offensive term. making out that that's the purpose of our relationships. you don't have to be gay to be with someone purely because you love them with every fibre of your being. and I really don't want children. I would be offended if anyone referred to me as a breeder just because my partner happens to be a different gender to myself.

i definitely can befriend with a gay person as long as he didn't fall for me.. or didn't harass me... why not? some people are born to be ladylike.. or to be gays.. it's not what they want.. i've heard of stories where people saying they're like.. woman trap in a men's body.. how far it's true.. i don't know.. but i do believe that saying.. i prefer to judge people based on their personality.. i won't discriminate them as they're also living beings on earth. i respect them.. i just hope they wont' end up being isolated due to the view of the society.. haha.. Thank you

I know for a fact that I could. The guy that lived next door to us had two lesbians living with him for awhile until they found somewhere else to live. They were two of the best friends I had.

Yep. I have many gay and lesbian friends & close friends. Heck, my wife is bi! ;-)

I am female and I do not have a problem with being friends with a gay guy or lesbian. In fact sometimes i find gay guys can be really friendly, just as good as female friends and they are good listeners. If I was friends with a lesbian that is cool as long as she does not try to hit on to me lol. I have had lesbian friends before and it did not bother me. That is my opinion anyway, I guess it is different for everyone as we are all unique.