2014-06-22, 03:47 AM
Fiel Wrote:So I have my first real life gay friend.
Just watching him operate is stressful. He constantly has to be aware of who knows he's gay and who doesn't. He also tries to remain as discreet as possible regarding it. It sounds like a life of hell and stress and all he wants is acceptance. Who the hell would choose that life? How can I look at his life and say, "Yeah, he chose that for himself"?
Personally, I don't give two s'hits he's gay. I wish more people could be understanding. It just frustrates me.
Really feel for that guy. Even in New Zealand you gotta be careful, but the USA is probably worse. As comfortable as I am with who I am, I've still gotta be aware that there are people who don't feel the same way. A friend of mine recently got bashed for no reason other than they took exception to his orientation. The worst part about it is these guys tend to attack out of a mob mentality. If I were walking down the street with my boyfriend and we got attacked, I could probably defend against one person but any more and we're done.
Stick by him, though. Always good for him to know there are plenty of people who accept him for who he is.
On topic: Had an awesome 23rd birthday =]