Thank you for the resources. These are all very helpful. Unfortunately I'm not able to make an ally without risking coming out to everyone...
Hey EC. I plan on coming out to family this Christmas. I don't live close anymore and this is the best time that I can tell them in person....
@Xc220... Your story mirrors my own so closely it's as if you stole my very thoughts. From looking forward to getting married and raising kids...
I've been out for about a year and this is the truest thing I've read. The shame melts away as you come out to others and realize the world keeps...
I can relate to the many emotions that come out when you write your feelings on paper. I also agree with the advice to start fresh and slim it...
I'm sorry this comes so late; I haven't been on here in a while. I can relate to this 100%. What helped me is being placed in situation where...
They only call it same sex attraction because it is framed as an issue, a sin to be overcome, and not an identity. Within this worldview, nobody...
Hello. Welcome to EC! You've come to a very open and accepting place, and you're not alone. :) I'm not sure how much I have to add but I'll...
There was a point in time where me and my ex weren't together but we still had sex. I guess that counts as breakup sex. The sex was good, we both...
Yes.
I agree with others and say you're just obsessing over the question "What if I'm gay" and you're not really concerned with actually being gay....
Porn isn't a good indicator of your sexuality because its possible to get aroused by things you're not necessarily attracted to. Some gay guys...
What makes you think you're in denial?
You articulated my thoughts better than I could. I just want to meet someone that I like, who likes me, and doesn't make me feel like a fish...
Glad your Mom was accepting! For future reference, Facebook has this annoying habit of randomly changing their privacy settings and showing...
That is a wonderful revelation. Right now I find myself so different than the guys I'm meeting I'm wondering if I'm doing the same; bringing...
Remember, people hear what they want to hear, so unless you're somewhat specific with your "not interested in that sort of thing" they will never...
I'm still trying to figure this out, and I'm not even sure how all of you here did that. While I do have some things in guys I prefer, I tend to...
This is exactly where I want to be in my future. I'm happy for you @OnTheHighway and wish you continued success and acceptance.
I'm not middle aged, but I wanted to throw my two cents in... [ I redacted most of my post as @greatwhale said my point better than I did ] I'm...
