They said they were ok with it...

So, by now i've told about half of my friends that i'm gay. Is it normal for them to talk to me a LOT less? Are they just a little shocked, or do you think that they aren't really ok with my sexuality? Am I just overreacting? (i've been known to be a sensitive guy ) A big thanks to everyone on these boards for listening. When something's bothering me, I tend to talk about it a lot, (my parents are both psychologists, so I was rased to talk about what's troubling me.) and I think my friends get a little tired of it, and see it as complaining. It's nice to know there's somewhere I can talk about this kind of stuff

 

well I guess they are just seeing you in a whole new way and need time to adjust, would I say they'll all come round?
well I don't think life really works like that, but at least you'll know that those that do are your real friends
S

 

I agree with Samhain. Realize that their entire view of who you are may have just changed, and they might need to let it sink in. Also, it might just be something that's uncomfortable to talk about for a lot of them. I personally admire all my friends who are able to talk about it with me just as if it's just some normal trait, but I also understand the friends who avoid the subject. However, if they're avoiding you as a person, I'm not sure how good of a friend they might be. Give it a little time. Time usually mends a lot of things. If you ever want to talk, my AIM screen name is the same as my username here.

 

Just be patient with them..its a lot to suddenly take in when you THOUGHT you knew someone..give them time. Then..the ones who still shy away from you are the ones that didnt really care about you in the first place.

 

hey Xanga, you are always welcome to come in here and talk/vent with what ever is on your mind. we may not always have an answer or you may not always need one, but we are here for you. this goes for all on this board.

I agree with what samhain and amp said.

(((HUGS)))
bob

 

If they've known you for a long time, this is naturally a big shock to them. My friends were kind of thrown off for a bit, but then they realized that it wasn't anything big and I was the same person they had known for years. It's definitely a shock to hear something that can change everything you thought you knew about that person.

 

Thanks, everyone. I've had a few of my friends open up more to me, and the rest just completely stop talking to me, but I'm not going to let them get to me *hugs back*

 

and if any of them don't they weren't worth it in the first place
S