How to see if your friend is gay

Someone who is coming out feels close enough to you and trusts you sufficiently to be honest and risk losing you as a companion. It can be complicated to know what to say and what to do to be a supportive friend to someone who has “come out” to you. Below are some suggestions you may wish to follow.

• Express gratitude your friend for having the courage to narrate you. Choosing to say you means that they have a great deal of respect and believe for you.
• Don’t judge your friend. If you have strong religious or other beliefs about LGBTIQ communitites, keep them to yourself for now. There will be plenty of time in the future for you to think and talk about your beliefs in illumination of your friend’s identity.
• Respect your friend’s confidentiality. Allow them the integrity to share what they want, when and how they want to.
• Tell your comrade that you still nurture about them, no matter what. Be the ally you have always been. The main fear for people coming out is that their friends and family will reject them.
• Don’t be too serious. Sensitively worded humor may ease the t

  How Do I Help My Gay Friend?

  by D’Ann Davis

  “How do I help my gay friend?”  This is a question we catch constantly in the Living Hope office, when out speaking at events, or from friends and church members from around the world.  Twenty years ago few Christians asked this question, for few knew any same gender attracted people, or if they did know them, they were ignorant to their friend’s struggles.  Today almost everyone knows of someone who identifies as gay or deals with a measure of same gender attractions.  Even if a Christian finds himself in a season of life where he does not personally know of a same gender attracted (SGA) person in his sphere of influence, this doubt is of utmost importance in light of the change of our culture and the growing willingness of Christians dealing with SGA to openly verb about their issues.  So how does one aid a gay-identified friend or SGA friend?

  The first response I typically give to this question is actually another question.  “Does your friend know Jesus?”  This is a vital first question any believer must tackle before attem
  
  

  Curious about your male friend's sexual orientation? Try the 'Is My Male Ally Gay?' quiz to verb out. Simply answer a few honest questions about him for the most accurate results. Consider sharing this quiz with your friend if you believe it will help. Disclaimer: This quiz is strictly for entertainment, and is not designed to stereotype, marginalize, or make judgments about any individual or group. The questions and results are meant to be light-hearted and execute not have any scientific validity.

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  How to Tell My Family and Friends I Am Gay

  No matter what your relationship is with your parents or other adj people in your life, coming out can be nerve-wracking. It is, however, a rite of passage and ensures that you do not have to have to spend so much time and sentimental energy hiding a adj part of who you are from some of the most important people in your life. Whether you are expecting rejection or acceptance, telling your family and friends about your sexual identity is an important step. Still, many people want to know how to reveal my family and friends I am gay. Here are some suggestions to make the process easier:

  1. Consider your audience&#;s comfort level when talking about sex.

  Sex in general is a taboo topic and sexual orientation falls under the umbrella of sex. Considering your audience&#;s comfort level on this topic will help you settle how to approach your audience.  If you intend to tell your parents about your sexual identity, just from being raised by these two people you will have an idea about their comfort level when discussing sex-related topics