what would you do if your BESTFRIEND confess that he/she is gay/lesbian?

@niairen01 (1018)
Philippines
July 2, 2010 3:27pm CST
I had this college best friend. We go so far back during our first year, I know she acted differently because she is really boyish. But it doesn't bothers me because most of the time she has boy crushes, boyfriends, etc but she commonly praise a one or two cute girls at school. Although boyfriends do come and go like months or even days! I just thought, oh well maybe they couldn't handle her because of her manly attitude. we are very close, she's like a sister to me (or should I say older brother? lol) a year later after we graduated and somehow got our own lives apart but still with communication she called me up and confessed. I was so shocked that the only thing I said to her was "I'm not your type right?" well, to my relief she laughed and said no. she ask me if I hate her after knowing. I told her no, because shes my friend and friends doesn't judge a friend by sexuality. we are still friends. ^.^ Maybe for guys who experience this.. this must be really scary right?!
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12 responses
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
you know what,i have a bestfriend also and she has this sister who turns to be a brother,hehe and i haven't noticed it for sometime but when she/he confessed that she was a lesbian,okay,the i calm down.she has somehow got closer to me and seems like i don't know how to handle such situation.well,at first i want to stop being friends with her.but then i realized she already had girlfriend.but yeah,i still kept distance from her.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
yes,if you really are straight then it would be scary enough cause you don't really liked to be in a relationship with same gender.yeah,it is also a sign for them not to mingle with you anymore.because some people really liked to have relationship with same gender.and i know it will come a time they (those lesbians/gays) would realize that you don't want to be with them anymore. what can i say,it can all start with friendships,right?
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
you're oh so right! ^.^ thanks for the response!
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
scary thought right? especially if you are definitely straight through and through. lol. I didn't know how to handle it if she turns out to like me... thank goodness I wasn't her type! lol!
@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
2 Jul 10
Hello niairen01! Just because you found out your bestfriend is lesbian doesn't mean that you have to avoid her or something. It really depends. If you think that she's too touchy already, then it's scary. But for me, I don't really care whether my friend is gay or lesbian as long we have this respect to each other.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
2 Jul 10
waahhh aisaellis22.. you didn't read my whole story.. T_T sob. I didn't avoid her, that's why when she confessed to me, I ask her if I'm her type, because as you've guessed THAT's the scary part! What I meant on SCARY PART is that, she is your friend.. your best friend for crying out loud and if she confessed that she's a lesbian and she like you or much worst she love you more than a friend.. OMG.. I could have fainted. I wouldn't know what to tell her if that happens. I love her as a friend, as a sister. I also don't care if people are lesbian or gay, like I said we are entitled to our own individuality that deserve respect. ^.^
• United States
3 Jul 10
oh no! you got me niairen..I'm sorry..but you're right... hi aiza..you're still here?hehehe..it's been a long time since I came here but I am not as active as before...
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
3 Jul 10
hi aisa, finally I bumped into you! So glad to see my old myLot friends.
@vmenard (895)
• United States
3 Jul 10
If you're truly friends with someone, their sexuality shouldn't scare you. You should have the kind of open relationship where you can talk about the situation. If they're your friend they'll know you are not "interested" and if they are your friend, and respects you, they wouldn't risk hurting your friendship by putting moves on you. I'm sure it was hard enough for your friend to share her secret, it's good she didn't have to loose a friend as a result of it.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
I don't have the rights to judge her from the start. the only thing that scares is that if she turns out that she likes me, our friends will be on the line, because common reaction will be for me to keep distance (because I don't feel the same way as she did and being close to her might give her the wrong idea or worst she might never move on). It's good that I wasn't her type... thank goodness! lol!
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
Hi there. of course i'd be very shocked to hear it for the first time from a bestfriend or a very close friend. We'd still be friends though, even after hearing the news. It feels funny though, especially if you've been friends for a very long time and it's only after years that the person finds out about the truth...
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
ahaha! yes, it'll be a very awkward feeling when you started hearing her talk like, I wanted to court her or something like I think she's cute. lol! it's because you don't know what to say. most of the time I use to tease my friend that Id like to put make up on her. and play dress up. it's really funny how she acted that she doesn't want to. ^.^
• China
3 Jul 10
Interesting.I really wanna have a friend like this,haha~~It may really make me shocked and I like the violent mood.It must be interesting. You are a lucky girl.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
hahahha,your reaction was really unbelievable,my friend! well,i can't blame you if you really liked challenges.hehe
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
Lol... YOU are scary! thanks for the response! ^.^
• India
3 Jul 10
Its nice to hear that you are still friends. I believe that people should not be discriminated based on sexuality. Its their own feelings and choice to be the way they want. If my friend says something like that, I wouldn't mind it at all. I would just be happy that he/she trusted me and shared his little secret with me.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
yes. that's really a happy feeling for someone to trust you with a very sensitive secret. ^.^ thanks for the response!
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
3 Jul 10
I could never leave a friend after she/he confesses that they are gay. That doesnt change our friendship or the person they are. My best friend is like my sister and I wouldnt turn my back on her, I may point out cute girls to her and what not like i do my male friends.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
you're right. if you're a true friend you'll always stand by her side. ^.^
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
2 Jul 10
I don't care how anyone lives their life as long as they respect what I believe in too....like I am not a lesbian...so don't hit on me! I work and am friends with a lesbian...she is a wonderful caring person....
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
2 Jul 10
I agree with you. humans are human and each of us has individuality that deserve respect. And please don't get me all wrong, I don't have anything against bi, lesbians, etc. I was just trying to point out the shock I experience with my friend and wanted to ask your view on this. thanks for the response. ^.^
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
3 Jul 10
i wouldnt care if one of my best friends or friends came out and told me that. i would tell the guys hey its on you but dont touch me in an unproper way. like you im not thier type. but my nephew and wife cousin was worry about telling me they were gay. i still love them and i have friends who are too. i like them for the person they are and how they respect me..
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
That's very nice of you. ^.^ some of my guy friends are annoyed about it even just the thought of it. and yes, respect is the most important thing in this kind of situation don't you think?
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
12 Jul 10
I have a few bi friends and have dated some bi people and it has not really bothered me to know. Dating a bi girl was pretty cool I met her gf a few times and usually seemed get her after she was wither her gf. It was pretty good. Having s bi friend now doesn't bother me she usually will tell me about a girl if she thinks they are hot. She hit on my ex gf a few times and my ex started liking her more but then my best friend told me that she wasn't interested any more.
@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
3 Jul 10
My childhood friend told me he was gay. I was tremendously shocked. We were at his house and he had poured me a strong drink. Another of his gay friends was with us. We were standing in the kitchen, and he gave a toast that was a bit weird and did not make any sense. I think maybe the toast was a diversion of some sort to give him courage. Then he told me. I thought he was joking. His friend told me he was gay as well, and I drank the shot and asked for another one. We all burst out laughing at that. Then I realized he had asked me a bunch of questions about the bible and being gay and the church. I had answered them the best I could and referred him to a pastor and online helps. I think he thought I would have judged him harshly, but since he had asked me for a year or so about the church and gays, he was seeking out knowledge. All I can do is pray for the best for him. The weird thing is that he notices men in a public place and talks about them. It is a bit strange for me I admit.
• United States
3 Jul 10
I have had this happen to me twice in my life and yes it's a scary experience at first. The first of my best friends to confess this to me, we were in high school in like the 9th or 10th grade. Once she confessed this to me, I cut off our friendship immediately. Because I was very much against being gay back in 2001-2002. We never regained our friendship again. And, even though she only experimented with it and isn't that way now, I just can't see us being friends. My other best friend to turn gay during our friendship. (I was older and wiser by this point.. 18 or 19 instead of like 15) I didn't turn my back on her. I knew before her family even knew because she told me and our mutual best friend first. Even when her family turned their back on her and her brother punched her in the face, I was still in her corner. Only because I had known her since she was wearing dresses and things like that, such a drastic change. But, I never questioned it and stuck by her side. We aren't friends anymore now though because she wasn't in my corner when I needed her.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
wow, twice the experience. ^.^ rejecting a friend is a very hard thing to do, what more if it was your best friend. I'm really hoping you could forgive her for not sticking with you when you needed her. after all, that's what friends are for. ^.^