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Gay and alone

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Oxygen1988, Jun 17, 2019.

  1. Oxygen1988

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    Hi, I’m a 30 year old white gay guy. Not out at all have a very close family just never told anyone that I’m gay. I feel like they probably suspect but don’t say anything. I’m just looking to make friends all over the world to just chat and share experiences with. I often feel alone as I don’t have any gay friends and because I am not out I have never really been with a guy romantically. So if u feel like chatting please message me :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to Empty Closets! :slight_smile:
     
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    Thanks. I found this site by chance and have been checking things out all day. Really cool place :slight_smile:
     
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    Hello @Oxygen1988 ! Welcome to EC!:relaxed:

    Hopefully you can find what you are looking for here.
     
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    Hi! I can totally relate. I only just came out to my family (I’m 16) and it’s tough bc I don’t have their support to be in the community. So it’s hard being alone in a cookie cutter environment when u don’t fit the mold. I need an outlet just as much as u do
     
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    I was in your shoes as well. I started accepting myself and coming out at 29. Now, at 33, I only have a couple gay friends. It takes a lot of work (depending on how naturally social you are). Also struggle with the loneliness, but it's something worth fighting for and can be improved. As for family, it takes time. I'm partially out only to my closest family (including parent). It's a process and my advice is to read stories of others, and maybe some books about gay life and psychology.