That whole gay thing

I talk about Coming Out Day 2008 and some other things. Yeah its a little long but i feel i made some good points and all in all, its worth it even if it is 7 mins.

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[trulykiwi]

My son is gay, and although he never really "came out" until he was 16, I knew (or at least had my suspicions) when he was 11.

I am not really sure why people think they need to come out, I mean, its nobodys business what sexuality you are. We dont all announce at some point in our earlylives, that we are straight!

Why dont we all announce (come out) that we hate or love vegetables, or better yet that we are infatuated with "Miss Piggy". Why is our sexual orientation any more important?

[martinw93]

Good point. I don't see why people have such ridiculous hangups over it. In 10 years it'll probably be like, "Do you like white or black coffee?" :)

[trulykiwi]

It doesnt seem weird, it seems unnecessary, and as the father of a gay child, I now believe it even more. Sure my son came out to me, as would be expected! I am his father and he needed guidance (in his mind) because society has made it that way. Sure I would have probably questioned why a boyfriend was staying over as opposed to a girlfriend, but then I am not sure about that either. His sexuality and privacy, are not my business. If he chooses to discuss them with me, as he did, I am honoured.

[blainebill39]

@martinw93

Ciao Bello!

Hey Martin! I know my brave, expressive "Caledonian" friend that your great upload here is "Getting On", but Bobby Griffiths' (Prayers for Bobby) old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here thinks it's never too late to tell someone just how proud he, no I of coarse am of you! Years ago before you were born and right after Bobby Griffiths' suicide I got into a Scottish Band whose members hail from "Grangemouth"! The "Cocteau Twins" were like a "Celtic" rock escape for me!

[rustydog1236]

"England and America are two countries separated by a common language." --George Bernard Shaw

[paulcognito]

I like your eyes

[trulykiwi]

@sleekcartim oh! Well in that case yes, you are totally correct :o)

[sleekcartim]

@trulykiwi  By "the same" i mean Human, worthy of respect.

[trulykiwi]

@sleekcartim I agree with most of what you say here, except that part about gay people being like the rest of society. They are not like the rest of society, and if they were there would be no problem with society accepting gay men for who they were. Sure, most are just like everyone else, but those who are camp or flamboyant in their manner, are not like the rest of society in the main. You are right though, it is a personal thing and it should stay that way.

[sleekcartim]

@trulykiwi It's gaining respect from others, by being true to yourself. remember, we are a small minority who's strength is in VISABLE numbers. Only then society is imposed upon to see we are like them, only different in sexuality, not some conjured stereotype. That said, we have to respect those who want to be private. NO ONE should be forced, or even suggest they should come out, it's an intensly personal decision.

[trevortrevortsr2]

Young fella its quite normal for some teenagers to be in a state of flux at your age - there is no need to do the whole comming out thing - latter when maybe you have a b/f  ( or g/f) your sexuality will be pretty obvious and may simply confirm things - focus on enjoying life and let the others catch up in their own sweet time. good luck.

[bssyjb]

@trintonmcspaz Grrr same, tell me about it. It's so annoying when you say that and then people just automatically assume that i'm into every uy we see and stuff and if i mention anything about some girl being fit they're like what??

I think theres more of a sigma for Bi people :(

[19alba87]

However you need to be emotionally ready to cope with people gossiping about you, however I feel if you are not obviously gay like most of us and if you are as honest as the procedure below.then people will respect you for it UNLESS they are cunts.These are bullies who see a vulnerability in the honesty you've shown.You need to be ready for that too.

Is comin out no about makin LIFE EASIER FOR YOURSELF BY HAVING MORE HONEST RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE.so that's WHY in my opinion people come out