Holy Cr-!

[Plaidman]

Also depends on her upbringing, what country, or worst, state, she grew up in.

You're still you. Don't think your required to act a different way because you like girls.

There are plenty of gay people here, and I grew up with a gay sister. (I learned about people being gay before I learned about straight couples).

It's fine. It's natural. Yay you. And be happy! (no pun intended)

[Kaylyn]

Glad the ex-bf took it well. I've been on that side of the relationship before. The guy I dated before I started dating my husband came out to me and broke up with me. He was in the same boat you are. He knew he was attracted to guys, but having never had any sort of relationship before me, thought maybe he was bisexual. After dating me for a couple of months, he tried to let me down gently by saying I probably would be the perfect girl for him if he were into girls at all.

I didn't take it quite as well as your ex seems to have. I just don't handle rejection very well sometimes. I did get over it eventually, though, and we're still very close friends today. Hopefully you and your ex can remain close in that regard.

[Nox]

I am pretty much in the best place I could be, really; I have very liberal, open-minded parents, a gay older sibling, I live in Western Australia (while its the most conservative state in Australia, its still pretty good. We have gay bars and a Pride Parade, a gay news paper, organisations, the whole nine yards) and I live in a very laid back town. The sort of town where a group of teenage skateboarders dressed as clowns doesn't get a second glance.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

Don't freak out. Nothing has changed. The only thing is that now you know. That is the only thing changed.

And knowing is a good thing.

[Peppergirl]

Look at it this way - you're freaking out less, and it's sinking in...you're slowly becoming yourself, and that's a GREAT thing.

And your bf took it well - that is very impressive, and rare! Perhaps you'll end up with a life-long great friend out of it, ya know?

You are a very, very lucky girl - to have so many supportive people around you is something that many LGBT's would KILL for, and many of them have been 'out of the closet' for years and years. The fact that you're still coming to grips with it yourself and have such a wonderful base of friends, family and community - is SUCH a special thing.

Congrats, girl - and live it up!

[BookstoreEscapee]

And knowing is a good thing.

"Knowing is half the battle."

The fact that the boyfriend took it so well probably indicates he had his suspicions, at the least. Which probably indicates that other people might not be so surprised, either.

I had a friend in college (he was more friends with some of my other friends) who came out during his senior year (the year after I graduated). I went to his (and a few other friends') graduation, and was sitting with one of my friends. She told me she had something to tell me, in that tone that says "I don't know how you'll react to this." The news was "R is gay." I said, "yeah, and?" Not a surprise at all (despite his previous long-term girlfriend).

[Plaidman]

Same thing happened when my friend not only came out, but later told us he was going to have a sex change.

No-one was surprised. AT ALL.

Seriously. A blind, deaf, dumb, no limbs baby, could tell he was meant to be a woman.

So he has lots of support from at least my mom, me, and various other people.

Naturally his step son, despite all his claims of loving people for who they are, and major major abandoment issues, was the only one to throw a huge shit fit, about how he just ruined everybodies life, and how could he do that, and he just better stay a man, and how dare he hurt his wife, (my friend's mom) like that.

Despite the fact that his wife, already knew, and respected, and accepted it, and is currently helping him become a woman.

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Yay self-knowledge!
Do you feel like having a random link from the internet on ... um... how to have special-fun with your newfound style? I'm pretty sure you aren't to that point in any relationship right now, and I've never tried what it recommends myself, but it seems legit, and random strangers on the internet are certainly good for something (information!). BTW, link totally not safe for anything but your computer and alone-time. The site itself is clear of viruses and such, have no fear. If you want, then I'll send it via PM.
EDIT: (wow I'm editing a lot tonight...) Just realized you may not be into that type of intimacy one way or th' other. Feel free to ignore me, or tell me I'm out of line. -___-; I'm only trying to help, I swear.

[Whiskey]

if you need advice on anything, there are a lot of us bisexuals/gays whove been around and dealt with lifes shit to help you out

[Plaidman]

*waves* I know lots of gays and bis.

I've even had some experence in that field when I was desperate for any attention in romantic field.

[Whiskey]

*waves* I know lots of gays and bis.

I've even had some experence in that field when I was desperate for any attention in romantic field.

girl..........

[teh_blumchenkinder]

Hay guyz have emotional needs too!
Really, it could be argued that since it's not such a 'big thing' for 'men in western society' they need it more than women do! Like, women have a pool of 100, guys 25, when a dude is down 5 points, that's what? twenty-five percent more alone he feels? For a woman, 5 points is what? 5 percent?