Today, after weeks of summoning up the courage to come out of the closet to my best friend, I told her I was gay. Immediately after she started cracking up, thinking it was a joke. I was so confused and nervous, I went along with it. She still thinks I'm straight. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I finally got the courage to ask my best friend to go on a date with me. She assumed I meant a double date and squealed, "Who's the lucky guy?!" She thought I was her gay best friend for the past year. FML
Today, I told my friends I had been hiding something that I wanted to come clean on. My one friend responds by saying, "FINALLY you come out of the closet. It's about time." I'm not gay. I was just going to tell them my parents were getting a divorce. FML
Today, I finally got the courage to tell my best friend who I'm crushing hard on that I like her. She gave me a look of revulsion and asked if I was joking. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my parents. My mother turned to me and said, "Wait you're actually gay? I thought you were just saying that to piss off your father." I came out to her when I was 16, and have confided in her about my past relationships. FML
Today, I went on the best date I've been on in years. Later on, over drinks we get talking and I explain how I came out to my friends and family. When I ask him how he came out, he replies that he isn't gay, and oh, did I think this was a date? FML
Today, I was shopping with my girlfriend, when I saw my best friend. I jokingly did a double-take and said I didn't recognize him with his clothes on. We laughed, talked a bit, then went our separate ways. My girlfriend later dumped me, claiming I'm blatantly gay and cheating on her. FML
Today, I was working at my desk when a colleague came over to my desk and said, “You loiter in gay bars”. I started having a panic attack because I thought he'd found out and would out me to my wife. Only when he began cracking up laughing did I realise it was a "joke." FML
Today, I invited over my best friend, whom I've loved for over a year, since she had to tell me "something important". I got excited and thought she was going to tell me she loved me too. She ended up coming out to me, and wanted to know if I would meet her girlfriend. FML
Today, as an April fools day joke, I decided to tell my mom and dad that I was gay. After an awkward silence, my mom looks at me, smiles, and says, "well, we have known for a while." She wasn't joking. FML
Today, I told my best friend that I was gay and that I liked him. Turns out he's very open about the topic. Basically, he kissed me and then slapped me. I don't know what that's supposed to mean. FML
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kthsdm 12
Well, just go on about your life as normal. If any incident were to leave her shocked, just whip out the "I told you so!"
lameuser 23
Even though your friend laughed, you should have stuck with it.
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Comments (111)
ckerane 16
how is it funny
DanielleinDC 34
She may have been nervous or shocked at your revelation and laughed in response. As for you, OP, I can only imagine what someone goes through before decided to come clean about his/her sexuality when it doesn't conform to the majority. Wait a few days, and the next time you talk to her, let her know you weren't kidding and that coming out to her wasn't easy. Take care, OP.
DishnobFruitCum 5
I've never understood why people feel the need to "come out of the closet" to others. Really, your sexuality is no one's goddamned business but the person(s) with whom you choose to have a sexual relationship.
Mynamewontfi 40
I'm a bit two-sided on this. I do agree it's something that shouldn't be necessary to tell others when it's not their business, but at the same time, most people expect you to tell them. Speaking from experience from coming out as trans, it can also be a huge relieve for the person when it's finally out in the open. It's also nice to have a friend or familymember to talk to when you're struggling with it.
gracehi 33
Well, not telling people close to you can potentially create awkward situations later, such as when you bring a date of the same sex to a wedding or some other event. Can you imagine, "So who is this? Your... Your... BOYFRIEND??? Oh! Well, that's... Uh... Cool. Oh, no, nothing, nothing. I'm just... Uh... Oh! I love this song! Gotta hit that dance floor! See ya!"
molliciousj 19
I had a similar reaction when a family member came out to me. It wasn't disapproval, it was just a go-to-reaction because i was surprised at the sudden information. I had always kinda known though. If she really is your best friend she may have always had an idea this were the case. Try talking to her again and don't worry about her reaction. If she's a true friend she will be your friend unconditionally. You have to be yourself though. There is no reason you should be keeping a part of you locked inside. Those who are worth being by your side, will be there no matter what.
Freedom92 12
Keeping in mind that she is your best friend after all, next time this conversation comes up again, I'll bet she'll be posting the FML next.
Some1YouDontKnow 2
Let her walk in on you sucking some guy off. Then she'll freak out and have to believe you
JustClaire95 13
you should tell her how it made you feel to be laughed at and be serious. she'll get it
Mynamewontfi 40
Just tell her you weren't joking. I know, it can be hard and a bit awkward, but you have to try.
guineagirl 18
Don't be afraid op believe in the bacon midgets and the mustached unicorns
strike2867 13
You're a man whose best friend is a girl, most of the time it's assumed you're gay, and she probably knows.
gracehi 33
Boy is that prejudiced.
smokecloud_ 37
By your logic then I must be a lesbian since not only is my best friend a guy, I actually don't have any female friends. Better go tell my boyfriend the bad news...
pita1331 7
My best friend of 8 years is a guy and he's not gay so way to be so judgmental...smh
sonictardis 8
I beg to differ. especially since my best friend and I had been seeing each other for a year and a half.