It can definitely be difficult to realize and accept your sexuality when you do not have others around you to relate to. I came out late and am...
Hi Frankie46, This sight is great for finding people with the same feelings. It helped me a lot. I do not have any kids but understand your...
Hey... Welcome! I am also 46 years old and have just accepted that I'm gay. I grappled with the idea for several years (although deep down I...
I agree with Joolz66. I liked kissing when I was with men, but found it to be so much better when I kissed a woman. I was like ... OMG why have I...
This week I'm kind of feeling a bit overwhelmed and frustrated. My year started pretty good. I've finally accepted that I'm gay and started dating...
There is no need to be embarrassed. I think the uncertainty of a new relationship is exciting but can also cause some anxiety, as you develop...
I am 46 years old and just came out to a few friends. One of my best friends, since I was about 5, told me that she wished I'd told her when I...
First off, I think it is awesome that you feel so good about where you are. While all of us have had different journeys to find ourselves (and for...
That is a really good point. There are a lot more LGBT families now. I guess since all my friends/family with kids are straight, it is kind of a...
I completely agree with this. I'm in my 40's and most of my friends, close relatives or even new people I meet my age are married and/or have...
I live and work in the NY/NJ/CT area and it is pretty crazy here. Most people, who can, are not going into work. I am one of those people, as I'm...
Only you can make that decision. I will say though that if you are going to college away from where you live, you may find a better/more...
I really want to tell my mom and brother but am really scared too. I also feel like I need to so I can live my life without hiding who I am. It's...
I did it! I told my friend and the whole talk went great! She was really supportive, as I knew she would be even though I was freaking out about...
Thanks for your responses. It is definitely bigger in my head but it's a sensitive thing to me. Although I keep chickening out, my friend has...
Okay, so my friend texted me like 5 minutes after I posted this... maybe I'm a bit overly sensitive? Also... 5 minutes after...maybe paranoid now...
Lately, in trying to take the step of coming out to someone in my life, In doing so, I've realized the distance that is now between me and my...
Okay, update.... I met up with the woman I was talking to on the app and it went really well. Planned to meet for a drink and hung out for like 6...
Hi Butterfly6, I hope you are seeing a better therapist now. If not, find one that specializes in LGBT issues ASAP. It sounds like you really...
Yes, acknowledging you are not straight is hard and makes you vulnerable. It seems funny to me that, as I am starting to feel more comfortable...