I have three sisters. My one sister is gay and I identify as mostly gay (I’m physically attracted to guys... I’m emotionally & physically...
I was in the same position as you were until earlier this year. In fact, I even posted on EC about it, looking for advice about this exact...
Thank you! I will definitely look into joining an organization. I’ve thought about joining something before since EC has been so helpful. It’s now...
The matter-of-fact approach and not waiting for their reaction is a great point. I guess I just picture that awkward silence but I’ll try not to...
Haha, I have noticed that some people show their support by asking a lot of questions! Sometimes these questions are very specific but I know they...
I definitely still working on the acceptance part but it’s nice to hear that sharing with other people helped you accept yourself more. Maybe I’ll...
Thanks so much for this! I’m sure it’s a bigger deal to me than to other people and I’ll try your approach of walking into a conversation as if...
so, I’m starting a new job in the next couple of weeks at a college in the Toronto area. This is the first job I’ll be starting since I...
If there was a "like" button on EC, I would like this response!
Yes, I definitely still get these moments despite the fact that the last 5 ish months I've finally stopped lying to myself about my sexuality....
Thanks for contributing to the thread :) All the advice has been great. Basically, I need to go do some Meetups to start and see where that takes...
Again, I truly appreciate you sharing your experience Confusedandhappy. You seem to be just a couple of steps ahead of me, which is helpful. I...
You bring up some very interesting and enlightening points in regards to online dating. May I ask, have you ever had a relationship with a woman?...
Okay, a few thoughts. I might not be the best person to give advice considering I don't have much experience, but I did relate to a few things in...
Yes, I think I'll really have to just join some meetup groups. I signed up for some LGBT groups (mainly lesbian groups) via Meetup a few days ago...
Sorry to hear your relationship was such a horrible experience. It sounds like she was extremely unfair to you throughout the entire thing. It's...
Hi Sawyer, I was just browsing the boards and noticed this thread. It seems like we have quite a bit in common. I'm also 28, from Toronto and a...
A meetup group still does make me nervous but that's only because it's with people I don't fully know-- but I guess that's the point! I'm about...
I didn't mean to hijack your thread:icon_redf I guess what's been troubling me is just trying to figure out a way to actually start dating. I...
I feel the same way about bars; I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable trying to "pick someone up" or whatever. I don't think that's the...