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Gay guys: Please help!?

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I'm a guy. 16 years old. I've been thinking about telling my parents I'm gay for awhile now, but I'm afraid they won't accept it.

What I'd like to know: Gay guys; how did you come out to your parents? Were they understanding? How much better did you feel after it?

Also, how do you find other gay guys? How would I know someone's gay? I don't want to flirt with a straight guy and freak him out.

Sorry for all of the questions. o.o;

Thanks for your time. =/

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I'm a staright woman, but my sister is in to women and my aunt had a sex change, so i've had some experience. My sister didn't tell anyone except me, everyone else she just let people figure it out for their selves. My aunt it was very apparent she(he) dressed like a woman, talked real feminine, ect. she just told he rmom and she understood and even went with for the operation. Her dad on the other hand didnt talk to her much. My point is i think your parents reaction will depend on what kind of people they are and what their beliefs are. I'm sure you know your parents and have a good idea of what their reaction will be. But bottom line if they are anything like my parents, they will love you regardless.
i'm not a gay guy. i'm not even a guy but i have worked with several people faced with what you are right now. i think you should talk to your mother first. at least thats a start. you and her together can come up with the right plan as to telling your father. good luck and i hope this helps.
I came out when I was 16, and my parents are strict Catholics. It was very difficult, yes...

But now that I'm an adult, I have learned that this is my life, and I live it without fear or shame. I am very happy that I came out. There were always be ignorance, and you might go through a lot of drama with your family. But just remember that you can make it, and you are a special person. You will find your way through this.

I would check for local support groups, if you can find them in your area. They will be able to better help you deal with coming out.

Good luck honey :)
There are already some good answers... but I can say this: Help your parents understand that they really love for who you are, not for whom you decide to have sex with (possibly after you fall in love with him.)

Human sexuality is not who we are, but only one aspect of it. There are so many reasons for loving someone.
im 17 i havent come out yet, my mom i know would be understanding but my dad would just sit there and crack jokes at me.
to find gay guys to talk too you can go to www.chat-avenue.com and go to gay chat your just old enough to enter
ask all you want we all do our fair share why shouldnt we listen?
and you can always chat with me...xkevint@yahoo.com i luv talkin to other kids my age about this kind of stuff