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URGH the f--ing parents PLUS I don't know where I stand with my friend...

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Alexander, May 26, 2008.

  1. Alexander

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    First of all, MY MOM IS PISSING ME OFF SOO MUCH RIGHT NOW. :bang: :bang: :bang: :***: :***: :***: today she got all mad at me and my sister that we left the fucking lawn sprinkler on for too long.... and we had to have a "family meeting" about it and she made us both apologize about something that was totally NOT OUR FAULTS.... but there's nothing I can do about it cause if I talk back I get punished, and if I stay silent I get punished..... and my sister is having a hard time right now too and she doesn't feel like she can tell my mom in the current state, although she can trust her brother... :tantrum: . bah END OF RANT.

    My past best friend told me last year that he was transgender. I haven't seen him for 2 months, but he came over a couple days ago for a pool party and dinner. We took my dog for a walk and he told me that the reason he was avoiding me the last couple months is that he has feelings for me (I don't think he took me seriously when I told him I was gay). GREAT except for one thing. He's beginning hormone therapy this summer, and I have zero sexual attraction to females. I'm semi attracted to his male body, but whenever I see his crossdress pictures it's a total turnoff. TO MAKE THINGS WORSE, when we were walking and talking, he slipped his hand into mine and I didn't pull away! Now I'm confused as to where we stand and how much I'm going to have to hurt him to clarify things... problematic because he thinks I'm straight and completely cool with dating a transwoman (which I'm fine with the idea of it, but I get nothing out of women, period)..... and I don't even think he's relationship material in the first place, so EVEN IF HE WASN'T TRANS nothing could happen between us. :help: :help: :help:
     
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    Well I don't know how I can help you with your Mom without some more details. However, your situation with your transgender friend has to come clean, so to speak. You need to sit down with this friend and tell her the complete and whole truth that you fully support her desire to transition and that you want to continue to be FRIENDS but you are not attracted to her physically before anything goes anything further. It might hurt her now but it will hurt worse if you allow this to continue.
     
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    Holy moly. You're 15. How old is your friend that they are already starting homone therapy? I didn't think they did that at your age? I'm really confused.

    So your friend has come out as being transgender, but doesn't believe you when you say that you're gay?!? That makes no sense either.

    You'll just have to be honest. What choice do you have?

    And in terms of upsetting them, well, they're obviously very stable and grounded if they're going through hormone therapy. Doctors don't do that with people on a whim. I'm sure he / she will understand.
     
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    Gender dysphoria is being diagnosed earlier these days Jim, and hormones started much earlier.
     
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    Wow! I had no idea. Still, this friend must be quite mature for their age to have arrived at this conclusion and decided to go ahead with hormone therapy. I'm not sure why they wouldn't believe you when you tell them you're gay.

    Good luck.
     
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    Hi Alexander! I agree with Becky and Jim. I think the best way to go about it would be to talk to your friend and let him/her know that you are not attracted to girls. Honesty (even though it can be hurtful/painful at first) is the best policy. Reiterate that you're gay. At the same time reassure him/her that you guys can still be best friends and he/she will have someone to confide in. It sounds like that your friend might need you after his hormone therapy. I can't imagine that it is going to be a smooth ride. I hope this is of some help.
     
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    K'so update. Mom is still pissing me off. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: But a bit less now. It's tolerable mostly. however, she went through my computer and found a gay themed movie (not porn, dirty people!) and she wanted to know where it came from. Now she's keeping close tabs on me and my computer activity. *checks shoulder* And she made a very morbid statement/pun about sexuality that I won't repeat here but is not giving me exceptional hopes for her support when I come out.

    Trans friend has a boyfriend so it's not an issue in that way anymore. And I clarified with her about my sexuality and we're planning on going to the gay centre together with a mutual friend. So that's better. :grin: