Today, I experienced gay panic. I've felt like this before, but all the other people of the same gender I've liked I had no chance with. This time, I might have a chance with this person, if I don't screw it up like how I did last time. Please please please don't be straight or already taken. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after falling head over heels for a guy I've been crushing on for the past few months; I discovered that he's gay, dislikes children and I stand absolutely no chance. This isn't even the first time this has happened. I have the worst gaydar. FML
Today, after years of crushing on numerous straight guys, I now like a really close friend who is also gay. Too bad, he has already elaborated how perfect I am, but definitely not someone he could like or date. Seems I would have to move on yet again. FML
Today, I gained the courage to talk to the guy I have a crush on. In a dying part of the conversation, I panicked and ended up asking him if he was gay. He replied no and seemed offended, so I quickly added, "You just seem a little gay sometimes, in a good way." He took more offense and left. FML
Today, I was told by the guy I've liked for years that he would date me if he was straight. FML
Today, I learned that the girl I love thinks I'm gay. To be honest, I'm having doubts too. FML
Today, after I spaced out for 3 minutes, the guy in front of me asked if I was interested in him. I replied that I'm not gay. It turns out "he" was a woman, not a guy. FML
Today, my friend told me that she gave my number to a guy I've liked for a while. I asked why and she just said "He's just going to have to tell you himself." I got hopeful and really nervous. A few hours later he calls. Turns out, he's called to try and get a date with my gay friend. FML
Today, after receiving messages from a person or persons who supposedly have a crush on me, I've come to the realization that it's probably been one guy messaging me all along. I'm not even gay. FML
Today, I talked to a girl I like. I tried to make her jealous by telling her I had a "thing" going with another girl. She looked deeply into my eyes and said, "Wait, aren't you gay?" FML
Today, a guy I like tried to talk to me. I got so nervous that I had a panic attack and puked in front of him. FML
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cuz803 46
Just chill out and go with the flow, brother
Nazmazh 18
So, uh, the thing about the term "gay panic" is that it referred/refers to a legal defense that could be used to justify why someone had committed a crime, like assault or murder. ie: You killed that guy because he was hitting on you, a fellow man, and that was just so icky/wrong/sinful/whatever you want to call it, that you flew into a sudden rage because of course you would in such a *heinous* situation (see also, "trans panic", which was/is used in exactly the same way). Because, y'know, threatening someone's heterosexuality/manliness/etc. in such a way was *clearly* a provocation to murderous rage. Thankfully, those "panic" defenses are not seen as legitimate in many places anymore (but sadly, many places do still allow them to be attempted). So, like, not to be a total pendant, but, perhaps consider a different way to describe your situation going forward, because that is a pretty ugly history for a term to carry.
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cuz803 46
Just chill out and go with the flow, brother
Nazmazh 18
So, uh, the thing about the term "gay panic" is that it referred/refers to a legal defense that could be used to justify why someone had committed a crime, like assault or murder. ie: You killed that guy because he was hitting on you, a fellow man, and that was just so icky/wrong/sinful/whatever you want to call it, that you flew into a sudden rage because of course you would in such a *heinous* situation (see also, "trans panic", which was/is used in exactly the same way). Because, y'know, threatening someone's heterosexuality/manliness/etc. in such a way was *clearly* a provocation to murderous rage. Thankfully, those "panic" defenses are not seen as legitimate in many places anymore (but sadly, many places do still allow them to be attempted). So, like, not to be a total pendant, but, perhaps consider a different way to describe your situation going forward, because that is a pretty ugly history for a term to carry.