Dear Nurse Ansalong:
I told my two best friends that I am gay, and now, whenever I try to talk to them, they think I'm trying to pick them up. I told them that they're still just my friends, but they don't seem to hear.
-Sheila
Sheila, for you to tell your two friends about your sexuality shows just how highly you hold them as friends. The problem is that, sometimes, people react differently to learning about their friends. Some people are accepting and helpful, while some act the way that your friends are. Depending on how long it's been since you've told them, you might want to give them some time to let it sink in. The next time you go out with them, bring along a few other people so they might feel a little more comfortable. One thing that I will tell you is that you should not let your friends dictate your ideas, beliefs, or how you express yourself. If they can't handle or understand your sexuality, then you might have to find others to spend your time with. It may seem difficult to find new friends, but if your old friends continue to act the way that they are, they might not be as good a friend as you thought they were.
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