I've officially come out

[ThePunkAlien]

I'm not really posting this to rant or get help. But, for the first time. Something really beyond awesome happened in my life. And I'm posting this because it might be inspirational for some.

I'm Bi, lean towards girls, but recently found a guy that I like a lot.

I finally came out to my best friend. I've known him since we were five.

I won't lie. It was hard. Half the time, hell even RIGHT NOW as I type this, it felt like a fucking dream. He accepts me. It was odd at first, a lot to get off, but he understands.

The long pauses waiting to get the text back from him - I was really ready to cry. Because I didn't know what would happen. Made it feel like Bobby Drake in X-Men 2. I actually used X-Men as the metaphor to try to explain it - hell, Bryan Singer fully intended that with the series. It being a huge metaphor.

He was the cool guy during high school. Got all the girls. Hockey. You name it. He's the most masculine friend I have.

And worrying for all that time? He accepts me. I bet it must be weird for him learning that his best friend also has a thing for guys. But, he's fine with it. Even cracked a brotherly joke that when he travels out to see me in LA this Thursday he'll help me hit on girls because he doesn't know how to hit on guys. Same exact friendship, just a little's changed - more open - which feels... ha... it feels fucking AMAZING!

Well, that's it. My story. I feared all this time coming out and what was the ending? We're still brothers. That's what counts.

So if you're afraid of coming out - don't be. People are your friends for a reason and if they truly are your friends they'll accept you no matter what.

~ Peace ~

[Sunlight.]

This post really did make me smile and feel all warm inside. I really am glad that your friend accepts you for who you are because as you rightly stated friends are there for a reason and are there to support you.
I hope things will continue working out for you Josh.

[Reverie.]

Congratulations on coming out!
I'm glad things went okay for you, that's as it should be. It's nice that you can be so happy about something you were worried abotu before. Your friend sounds like a hell of a guy for not judging, you're lucky you have him as your friend!
Keep smiling

[Anatidaephobia]

Congratulations on coming out I'm so happy for you! This was not an easy thing to do and your so brave. It's also great that you have a friend who is supportive and not judgemental
Well done x

[Ellen]

Hooray! I always love to hear about people coming out

[ThePunkAlien]

Thanks. It's seriously a huge weight off my shoulders having someone I can talk to from all my life about this. Feels like a superhero confiding in his sidekick. Lol. Hopefully I'll be able to tell my parents someday, but the whole starting off an orphan thing is a road block. Also waited couple days for it to settle in before telling him I also met a great guy I like a lot and might date. He took that plenty cool too. Just messaging to say thanks for the feedback and looking to open up to more friends in time. But, it definitely makes life easier having someone you can talk to about what's going on.

[Ancora Imparo]

Hey Josh,

I'm really glad to hear that you've had a really positive coming out experience. I'm actually really proud of you and you should be really proud of yourself as it's never an easy thing to do but you did it so well done! It's great that your friend took everything so well, he sounds like a true friend and definitely one that you should keep around. I hope that you both have a good time when he comes to visit you and I hope that you continue to have positive experiences when it comes to having to come out to people!

Take care.

[Celestial.]

Hi Josh.

Let me just say, this thread made me smile. I love hearing about positive coming out experiences. It's wonderful to have people react positively to the news, and I understand how much of a weight off your shoulders it can be.

Coming out, even to someone you think will be okay with it, can be hard. It's great you felt comfortable enough to tell him, and he accepted you. This kind of thing can really add a new level of openness and understanding to a friendship.

I wish you all the best with everything.