Hi Ams.... I’m also new to this chat. I’m 45 and not out to anyone yet. I agree it is very isolating to figure this stuff out later in life. I feel like a teen again, all confused and unsure. I’ve only been on here a week or two, but it’s encouraging to chat with others in similar situations. Glad I found EC! Hello everyone
Hey! Yeah I'm finding it really helpful. I really thought I was totally alone! Great to hear from you!
Hi there everyone. Not sure how I've not spotted this thread before but it'd be nice to chat. I was also pretty late (I'm 35) when I finally accepted my sexuality a few months ago. I think 2020 is going to be a pretty tough year for me as I deal with what this means for some of my closest relationships, so it's nice to know you guys are here on EC!
Hi Nice to meet you. If you need someone to talk to. You can talk to me. I don't have any lesbian friends in my country so I feel lonely. I need someone who can talk with me in the feeling. (I am 34)
Me too, I can't see me ever not playing games. My back is starting to remind me I'm getting older anyway so it sort of balances out! ha!
Welcome to the newcomers! I am so sick of being single. Dating sites don't have many ladies in my area. I've talked to some ladies that were a little further away but things didn't work out. I hope I'm not alone on Valentine's Day but it looks like I will be.
Do you live close to a city? Or is there any LGBTQ+ events happening in your area? I would say I meet 90% of girls at events and maybe 10% through apps. I find face to face interaction and meeting in a natural environment 100% more effective.
Thanks for the suggestion. My therapist gave me a website with LGBT resources in my state and there are some events and groups but I haven't been to any of them yet. I will have to try to get there soon.
True! I also feel like awkwardness fades with practice. I used to be super awkward in person but forced myself to talk to girls in bars etc... despite it being terrifying and now I can do it without the awkwardness, though I can still definitely get awkward when confronted by someone I find slightly intimidating haha