How old were you when you became aware of your sexual orientation?
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Although I wasn't aware of sexuality at all when I was in kintergarden I had dreams of being in love with my best friend, Mark Serdinack.  I didn't realize it was homosexual until around 12 when mom sat me down for "the talk"\n\nI then realized I had not only been having gay feelings, but had done some gay things as well.  <mutual masturbation, oral>  I vowed to remain celibate until marriage, however I only made it until I graduated from high school.  \n\nI dated girls and made out with them while in high school, but wouldn't go past groping while fully clothed.\n\nAfter high school, I lost my "virginity" to a girl, but felt it was really wrong...  on many levels.\n\nI experimented with a few guys, but was overwhelmed by guilt.\n\nI didn't really ACCEPT my sexual orientation until age 21.  That's when I realized that I couldn't change it and that God wasn't going to help any.\n\nI was resentful that people told me that if I did everything right, I would change.  It made me think that if the change wasn't happening, it was something I wasn't doing right.  So I tried harder.  I prayed harder.  I went to Bible college, intending to be a minister...  because I thought that if i dedicated my entire life to God, THEN he would change me into a straight person.\n\nIt never happened.  Perhaps I should have worked even harder at it...  given it a bit more time, but I think 10 years of that eternal damnation was enough for one lifetime.\n\nIf a person lives to be a hundred, 10 years is ten percent...  and thats all god requires.\n\nAt age 21 I freed myself of all of it.  By age 24 I was with the boybriend I'm about to celebrate my 16th anniversary with.  My life became MUCH better after I accepted it and lived my life instead of pretending to be something I wasn't hoping that if I pretended good enough I would magically change.
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I've changed sexuality (or rather my perception of it) First I was straight, then I was gay, then I was ashamed & scared so I thought I'd be straight...\n\n...I was in my twenties before I realised I was Bi - would I change it? Not on your nelly.\n\nI hope you have a fantastic time in college - but remember you're also there to study LOL!
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ABOUT OVER 18 OR SO. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT!!!
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That's sooooooooo cool that you know at that age.  I had conflicting feelings from age 16 through age 21, then I finally came out and accepted it.  Coming out is an ongoing process.  In life you will always run into a situation that people will assume that you are straight, and you have to be yourself.   \n\nI would wait until you are absolutely sure you won't upset your home life.  At age 13, you need to be focusing on school and preparing yourself for the outside world.  Your Dad might be joking, but maybe there is some serious issues for him that might cause him to through you out... I've seen it before.  If you are sure your family will love you no matter what, then be honest and tell them.  Be prepared for all the questions they will ask.  It would be in your best interest to find some counseling for you and your family.  Here in San Diego, we have a Gay & Lesbian Center with a great youth program.  Hopefully your city has such a place for you to connect with the Gay Community.  It's up to you to help your parents not get all crazy by supplying them with accurate information about what being gay means to you.
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Me! When I was 20, I had a fling with a guy who was 38. Have lots of nice memories from that one and since he knew a lot more about the world than I did, I learned a lot.
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I was about 15 when I first started have those feelings. I just didn't know what they were or how to act on them. I was 25 when I had my first sexual experience. You never forget your first time.
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Ummm...How old are you?
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I've been going through a gay phase with men since I was 12... years later I'm still going through that phase. I fall in love with guys and I can't help it.
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I've been married 15 years and have two kids. I did have one encounter with a guy friend years ago -I was 20 - im now 40. I do live a  str8 life - but I think about sex with guys lots more in my older age. Been bi curiose since i was ten years old. I am attracted to guys - but i will also keep my wedding vowes intact. I hope this helps you.
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Sounds like you just did come out of the closet. By posting your question, you announced to the whole world that you're gay. :)
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I think it is very normal to question your sexuality, especially in your pre-teen and teen years. I know I have questioned it my whole life. Now in my 30s and figure I must be bi.
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My son came out to me when he was 17.....I had known he was gay long before that though, probably even before he did.  Your parents will love you regardless.  Even my parents, who used to say things like "All gays should be shot", have now changed their views radically and say "to each their own".  Don't be afraid, parents just want you to be happy, no matter what.
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Yup! Okay when I was about 7 or 8, my friend and I were curious about our "body parts" lol so we got naked. (I'm not gay or bi I was little). Anyways, I hear her mom coming up the stairs so I run into the closet. I was trying to hide but then she opens the door and she sees me naked! It was soooo embarrasing!
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Im a gay 16 year old and i spose i feel the same thing...i liked this boy and we we're kinda seeing each other...we kissed and it just felt right...it was my first kiss and it blew my head off it made me like him even more than i did...we discussed it and in similar situations there is a slight bit of embarrasment of doing things wrong and things going to far but then you feel  love and effection and just want to re-live the moment day in day out
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when i was really young.
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I was 14. But I'm pretty sure that was "puppy love". I still had the time of my life falling in love and it still hurt worse than anything when it ended. I learned what true love was at 21. And it took me until 23 to understand love.
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Let me know... how old are you?