Perhaps he is trying to see, for the first time, what your world and perspective are all about. He must know there are people there that support...
I think rather than avoiding the situation, compromises should be made on both sides. This is your family, and it doesn't sound like they are...
I am sorry to say that I know quite a few people who have gone through acrimonious divorces. (not me!!) My advice to you is--wait! From what I...
Big hugs! I hope you feel better soon. Someday, I hope you will be telling your girlfriend about how you used to be so unhappy...before you...
I'm wondering if I should have a coming out party? (Everyone likes a party!)
Not too long ago an advice columnist dealt with a mother who felt "betrayed" that her son was gay, and would not "choose" to be straight. The...
Your Mom may be being protective, and also probably doesn't have a very current idea of what it is like in your school. When I went to high...
I agree with others here, you have a lot of separate issues you are struggling with. 1) your step daughter 2) trust between you and your wife...
Porn, by its very nature is fantasy based. If it weren't it would be pretty darn boring. Most fantasies represent things we would never do in...
There's no rush. Keep being friends. Perhaps it will lead to something more, perhaps it won't, but friendship is a great foundation for more.
feelindown, I have had an interesting time reading your posts twice, imaginingthat they are first written by you, but then written by a single...
That's absolutely shameful about your boss! I would be tempted to say something cheeky like, "Well, I would never date anyone in the office--it's...
Yes! And I hope that with the love and support of your family--that has already shown acceptance of your gay sister--you will feel a closer...
Oh yes, please. And tell us where to post when we know, but they haven't come out, or they've come out but not to everyone, or they just got...
she said I shouldn't have gay role models. ___________________________________ Why on earth not? Go ahead and have them. When I grow up I want...
I wonder whether it wouldn't be a good idea to have the "on-line safety" conversation separate from the "I accept you for who you are"...
You know, when I first suspected my son was gay or bi, I remember how hard it was, and what a lonely place that was. I couldn't talk to him,...
The thing is I am the bad son, I wasn't a good kid, I didn't work at school, I didn't respect my parents, I made them cry a few times, I lied, I...
Martin, I agree, having a separate forum with a small base would poorly serve the people who wanted advice and needed help. What if.....you...
My son was similar to you--all his friends knew before me! I had been waiting to hear it for almost a year... He was much happier after he told...
