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So I'm gay not like flaming gay, but gay none the less... Last night was our homecoming dance and I brought a date which was a guy... I slow danced with him and everything and apparently everyone was looking at us because my friends warned me that I might get some shit on monday about it... what should I do? (link)
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Please follow up with your question. Did you get a lot of shit on monday?
Its funny, strange not haha, that you asked what you should do because in my opinion, you already did it. Now what? You just be.
Were you out before all this? How many people knew before? Did your family know or was this news to them also?
Now, as someone who is an older gay man and as someone who was just like you in high school, I want to address one more point with you. Be careful in the way you perceive what others think of you. I say this because you felt the need to start your question with a disclaimer that "you are gay, not like flaming gay, but gay none the less". While I applaud with a fully extended standing ovation that you are so assure of yourself and level headed enough to bring a male date to your homecoming dance, I just want to make sure that you don't stand in judgement of other gay males who might be "flaming" gay. I am in my early 30's, was an All-American is 2 sports in college and in high school, and gay, but I didn't fully deal with my personal life until my athletic career was over. I am not "flaming" in any way. BUT, I hope you are still able to appreciate other gay people who are not like you. Just like the rest of the world, the gay world is made up of many shapes, colors, and styles. I know first hand that some of the people who give advice on this website can be brutal, bigotted pigs, but still it wasn't necessary to start your question this way. Just say that you are a gay male and last night you brought a guy to your homecoming dance.
Lastly, remember that moment of dancing slowly with this guy. Remember the song. Remember the touching. Remember his name. If you were really worried about the shit you might get come next Monday, you would of been watching all of them watching you. Instead you were in your moment, enjoying it. You didn't give a shit then, so why give a shit now?
You are a very courageous young man that followed in the footsteps of many courageous gay men and women. You owe your pride to all of them, so respect them by living a respectful life. You ask what you should do, you should take your lifestyle this seriously. Just Be.
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Rating: 5
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thanks and no I didn't get any shit on monday.
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