For the past 4-5 years of my life, I have been struggling with the realization that I am most likely a lesbian, and at the very least bisexual. I don't consider myself homophobic in the least, but admitting to myself that getting married to a nice boy won't make me happy has been difficult.
I have had a limited number of same-sex encounters with other girls, but nothing too serious. I am now in college, and ready to face my future bravely and with certainty.
I am not sure how to explain this to my close friends. I feel uncomfortable. I'm not sure how to begin living out this "new chapter" in my life. Any advice?
Oh, and make sure you let the girl know that you're coming out to your friends. Most gays/lesbians I've known have always enjoyed being a part of someone they're dating coming out, so it more than likely won't be an issue. Warning is just polite. [ WittyUsernameHere's advice column | Ask WittyUsernameHere A Question ]
esa1106 answered Monday April 6 2009, 2:40 pm: It sounds like to me that you are unsure about it because you are asking us and that there is a clear sign, second you are still young how do know a man {not a boy} cant make you happy i think u need a little more time to work things out with your self and you dont need a man or women to do that "live life dont let it live you"{esa} [ esa1106's advice column | Ask esa1106 A Question ]
Sweet_LiL_Angel answered Monday April 6 2009, 12:54 pm: If your friends our true friends they will understand your situation and support you in your decsion tell them as a group. tell them what you said on here you are certain a man cant make you happy and that you have been struggling with this for years and your ready to annouce it. i am most certain they will support you. [ Sweet_LiL_Angel's advice column | Ask Sweet_LiL_Angel A Question ]
Sami143 answered Monday April 6 2009, 12:02 pm: Well if you dont think that a guy will make you happy then you have already decided. And your friends will understand, i promise. Some of them may be a little shocked at first but if they are true friends they will help you through whatever you are going through. And there are plenty of other lesbians out there you are going to find someone but just date around and see which type of girls you like. And when you tell your friends dont just come out and say "im lesbian" explain to them what you put on here and everything should go okay. Hope i helped and good luck! =] [ Sami143's advice column | Ask Sami143 A Question ]
CueTheLights answered Monday April 6 2009, 10:28 am: Hello.
First off, Before telling anybody of this decision, you have to make YOURSELF beleive it. No one will beleive or you be able to help you if YOU YOURSELF don't beleive. Until you are 100% sure that you are in fact lesbian, no one can help you. So start with that.
once you are sure.
talk to me.
ill help you with the next step. [ CueTheLights's advice column | Ask CueTheLights A Question ]
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