If you met a person with traits you like but they are gay, would that be reason enough not to be their friend?
344213
also, try asking yourself, if you were so shallow as to decide not to be their friend simply because of their sexuality, would they want to be friends with you anyway?
637983
Well it depends on how you love them, if you love them as friends its fine, but if its more then that then you have to get to know both better and find out who you have less in common with, yes most people say to find someone with more things but it does not work, i had the same problem and one of my friends (they were both girls yes im a guy) i had so much in common with her that we never had anything to talk about!,
1112429
Ask them - if it is a true friend, they shouldn't be into the person you like..................
945031
Yes ........but then you gotta ask yourself if you would value his friendship more than a relationship.Sadly alot of relationships end with anger and hate.
831628
i dont think a person should be judged on weather they r gay or not personally i could never do it but i have gay friends and they r like ne other human being except they get critized for something they cant control just be there for ur frind and dont let ne thing ne body else says influnance u
178569
i don't have anything against lesbians or gays but I don't wish to have any as friends. However if I have a friend and he or she tells me that he or she is gay, as long as it's a good friend, I would not break up the friendship
498991
I'm not sure that i understand the question.  Are you asking if gay men and straight men can be friends?  Are you asking what we think of gay relationships?  I need a little clarification please.  Thanks.
374545
It doesn't matter if they are male or female, gay or straight...if they are good friends and have been since before he met you, people most often would choose friends over "lovers" if given the ultimatum. After all, who knows them better and who has been there for them. If she is gay then you shoudl have nothing to worry about.
1117632
How long has he been your friend? I'm sure that if he hasn't tried anything with you yet, he won't. And since he's your friend, he probably knows that you are straight and won't try to put moves on you. It's not like he JUST turned gay, he's still your friend (I hope), accept him for who he is.
550180
Sure they can.  They can be the greatest of friends and stay totally platonic.  I think this is a decision that they have to make together and put their friendship first.
196247
As a kind of nature, you can't be a good friend for everyone. You'll have to discriminate because it is part of our lives. You'll have different degree in having feeling to people. With A, you might like him, or with B you might love him, as friend.
945319
Yes, because if you have a crush on this person, saying it as a "friend" is not being truthful to yourself, or them.
726750
Honestly, if she were a true friend, she wouldn't be all up on a guy you like.  You are right to not let a stupid boy come between you and true friend, but this friend doesn't sound true.
132754
A true friend won't be bothered by this.  I have plenty of bi friends.  I'm not bi myself but we still have fun flirting it up for the guys just to watch em drool lol.
82250
If you would even consider this then you are not a friend. Someones sexual proclivities shouldn't matter to you, especially in a friendship. Would your friend leave you because you are not gay?
307595
no... if someone isnt as interested as you as they are in your friends and they are retarded enough to show it\n\nthats two good reasons why you probably wouldnt be happy in the long run\n\nWith that i leave the real choice up to u
127853
This is a very difficult question to answer for several reasons:\n\n1.)A friend that keeps something that big from you, while understandable, due to the animosity shown to homosexuals, especially by some straight men, but what else is he not telling you?\n\n2.) Does this admission come with another, say a profession of love, or attraction to you?\n\n3.) How long have you known each other? This may be your friend's way of telling you that he trusts you with his secret? Is he coming out, or confiding in a friend?\n\nAs you can see, there are many things to be considered. If your friend professes love for you, and you do not return it, how comfortable will either of you be? This is just one possibility of course, but you see my point.\n\nSo while I would say that a friendship should not be ended based on sexual orientation, the human element and the circumstances would determine the outcome. Ultimately each person must make that decision on their own. I know that this answer may be unpopular and get me labeled as a "homophobe," but that is not true. I have gay and straight friends. \n\nIn the end, it is not sexual orientation that chooses your friends, but comfort level, common interest, loyalty, and other prized qualities. You cannot feel pressure to remain friends with someone just because of how you are seen if you do not, but you must think about the situation carefully. Before rejecting a friend, ask yourself some hard questions.\n\n1.) What drew you to your friend in the first place? Is that affected by this new information?\n\n2.) Is the reason you are considering rejecting your friend only because of this new information? \n\n3.) Put yourself in your friend's shoes, how hard do you think it was for them to tell you? Why do you think they risked your rejection?\n\nIf you make a well-thought decision, no matter what it is, you can respect it. On the other hand, do not decide and then look for a reason to justify it. Homophobia is no reason to end a friendship, you can see someone to help with that, but you have to decide if your friend is worth it.