Gay Friends
By lisa0351
@lisa0351 (303)
United States
May 31, 2009 8:20pm CST
I have a couple friends that are gay, and one friend in particular likes discussing his relationships with me. We hang out a lot and have a lot in common and always have a good time. When he starts talking about his love life, I always change the subject. Its not that I don't like gay people or understand, its just so weird and I never know what to say. He goes into details on lovemaking and such....I think he thinks I don't care about him or am not being a good friend, because he brought up that I change the subject all the time when he talks about his "boys". It just makes me feel really uncomfortable...I don't really want to say anything to him for fear I will lose one of my closest friends.....I just dont know what to do!!!
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3 responses
@Tianna2 (1273)
• United States
1 Jun 09
Maybe its time you have a talk with him about whats apropriate. I dont share personal details about my experiances in casual conversation and I dont care to hear others unless its important to the conversation. There is such a thing as too much information.
I guess at times we all need someone to confide in but even in that there is such a thing as Too Much.
I think I would just let him know that hearing about certain personal maters bothers you and set some boundries for him. And make sure to let him know that you do care about him. Maybe ask him if he can ever remember you sharing such gory details as I think you probably havent. I hope everything works out for you!
Hugs, Tianna
@lisa0351 (303)
• United States
1 Jun 09
I am glad you all feel the same way....its just disturbing. Im going to have to say something to him.....its really botherin me! I dont want to lose a friend, but in a way you would think he would understand that I live a completely different love life, plus I dont tell him what I do in that matter!!! Thanks again for helping me out!!
@mrbluey (36)
• Singapore
4 Jun 09
I agree.
Do be nice, though, or you might cause some speculation over him bothering you because of the fact that he is gay. (I know this isn't true)
That would really turn your relationship into a sensitive mess.
You two will really have to be understanding with each other. Try to release some tension in your telling him that he overdoes his descriptions (or if you're going to try to tell him not to describe such experiences at all, that too), perhaps by injecting mild humor into the talk.
It does appear he's getting too bold in his conversation with you. While you two are close, let him know, gently, how discomforting his words may get you.
Also, it appears, rather unfortunately, that he might just be overflowing with his lust. (Right now as I say it, I regret it - this is a tough topic to cover)
You might sound the alarm with his private capers to him as well - but don't feel responsible for your friend. Remind him that you care, though!
You could set a standard for him with what's good to talk about (who he loves, etc.) and what's not too correct for standard conversation (what he does in private, etc.) Reassure him it is nothing to do with him being gay, that it is simply a common matter of the appropriate and morally right. (And what you feel better with). Tell him it's all simple and that your limits are not outstanding (ie. due to him being what he is), but just for the common good, for keeping to right and usual standards.
Hope I haven't rambled on too much.
All the best!
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
1 Jun 09
Well maybe you should just sit him down one day and let him know how uncomfortable his conversations make you feel. I mean, I'm sure you don't go around talking in detail about your love life. Just tell him you feel a bit uncomfortable talking about that kind of thing and remind him you love him for who he is, it's just you'd rather not talk about his relationship life, or rather the more intimate parts of his relationships. If he's a great friend, I'm sure he'd understand why it makes you uncomfortable.