How do I react when my friend tells me he's gay?
410027
Be supportive. It sounds like he needs to talk. Let him know that you're still his friend.\n\nExpect that this might be an adjustment for you, as he becomes more out. It'll bring changes for him, too.\n\nIf he's having issues, see if there's a group locally that can help, such as a gay youth group.
253304
That seems normal. Be happy you have a good friend who can be so honest with you, he knows he's not going to ever have a chance with your bf - who is obviously straight. That is why he told you - he is good friends with you and is comfortable telling you anything.
972589
You should try everything once.  You might like it.  And you're friend lost his self respect because he's obviously not comfortable with his sexuality.  Get over it, it won't make you gay.
540848
Strike up a conversation about someone who is gay and see what their stance is. Then tell them if it isn't too terrible.
298460
Telling someone that you're gay can really help a lot, just because you don't have to carry around your secret all by yourself anymore. Probably the best person to tell that you're gay is a female friend, since they will likely have less problems with it than a male friend. If you're gay, chances are that you'll have more girl friends than guy friends. However, pick carefully! Don't tell it to someone that you've had a fight with recently or that you're not totally comfortable with them knowing. Think about whether this person could use the information to get back at you for something. It's your choice and depends on your family, but maybe you want to tell your parents. However, if you think that they'd react badly and still depend on them, give this some thought. Parents can react better or worse than you'd imagine. Another option might be a sister, if you have one. Be very careful before telling people at work or school. And before telling anyone, ask yourself: a) Is this person a religious fanatic who would be violently opposed to gays and set me on fire with kerosene? (If so, not a good choice) b) Would this person use me as their 'gay friend' to go shopping and get fashion advice? (If so, and this might be surprising, also not a good choice. You need a friend that will love you for you, not for your gayness). The people you tell should be people that will just say 'okay' and you can move on with your lives and you can feel better about it.
570718
Your friend may or may not be homosexual/bisexual, he could just be curious. To advance on you in your sleep is a bit odd, I must admit. \n\nIf you were not comfortable with the situation, tell him immediately, even going so far to say you do not want to spend the night with him again. Do not attack him for being gay or curious - he made a mistake.\n\nAnother aspect that probably will not be covered, is that this was a private moment for him and your having this against him makes him very vulnerable. Don't blow the friendship completely out of the water by telling anyone who walks by what happened. Just talk to him about it and move on.\n\n~Miss Cris\nhttp://lendinganear.wordpress.com
382768
From my opinion is is best to be honest. Just tell him how you are feeling, and also explain that you are scared of what he might say. He will only respect you for what you have told him. I'm pretty sure your friend wont exclude you. Remember just be honest and open about it. who knows. he might feel the same way =P
458994
My advice play it safe, and just become friends with him at first. Then once hes comfortable with having you around start talking about a gay issue and watch his responce, try and do it when there is no one else around. That will be a dead give away to his orientation.  I dont have a lot of experiance with this, but its the advice i ALWAYS get.
509792
You are a guy, and he is a guy, right?  Makin sure I understand the question.  True friends are the BOMB, but if you are a guy and not gay, then just tell him like it is - you like women, you love him as a friend, but ya just don't go that way ... if he's a true friend, he'll understand and won't hold it against you.  You've been brave and strong enough to be his friend - even though he's gay and you're not ... if I'm getting this right - you've gotta be true to yourself just as he is true to himself.  Just put it out on the table the way it is ... the truth is always the best policy.  You might tell him if you were gay, he would be the first one you'd come to, but you're not.  He'll appreciate your honesty I think, and you will be closer friends for it.  And if I'm wrong and you're a female with a gay best friend - they are good friends, and I've found, real, honest, down-to-earth people, so....same advice.
880743
Go on and ask him. He's very open to the idea of being gay. You guys should help each other discover your sexual orientations and preferences. But don't rush into things that fast because you guys are still young. People switch teams all the time. Just take things a step at a time. Focus on discovering who you really are. G'luck!
298720
Stop making an issue of him being gay. He is a person just like anyone else and Im sure it would please him to be treated as everyone else. Going out of your way to  "please him" in some special way will comeoff as fake and he will feel it.\n\nJust be yourself and work as usual.
874434
Did he buy you a Hot-dog and a cold drink?\n\nIf no! He is a inconsiderate muther-chicken...You need to ''Dump" him and dump him fast!!!       j/k      ....  lol\n\nHe is excited about you! he has those butter-flys stirring-up\nI am in no way by any means GAY! \nBut he sound like he has cute personalty and I hope you two\nexperience a fun time of getting to know one another..\n\nGood luck I'M happy for you,
845373
Feel the situation out.  Do you know how he feels about gay people?  In the right time and place you will be able to tell him you are and how you have felt.  If he is not gay then you can't change him, don't try it won't work and do'nt push it.  Many straight people have gay friends.
299173
my best guy friend is gay
935538
a closet straight?  he told you he is bi but more gay than straight.  what's the problem?  you want every person in the world to know he is bisexual in the hopes that no one will sleep with him except you...you sound very immature and jealous/obsessive.
570741
Sounds like you just did come out of the closet. By posting your question, you announced to the whole world that you're gay. :)
158186
Umm... Is this relationship with you, or are you asking us how you can tell them not to be gay period? If you are refering to the later one, you don't have a say in the matter. If they are trying to get with you, stick to the fact that you are not interested in changing your friendship to a relationship.