Should i come out to my friends

It will have taken them a lot of courage to talk to you about this, so try to be as supportive as possible. Try and let the person explore their gender identity without trying to change or pressure them. Once you get more used to it, you could try learning more. There are lots of books that might help you understand a little more about what their sexuality or gender identity means, and it might help you better support them.

It can even be useful to read autobiographies of famous LGBT people. What Will Everyone Think? Who Should I Tell? What About Partners? What About Religion? If someone is choosing to come out to you, it shows that you are important to them.

Reassure them of your continued friendship and support. It might not happen the second you come out, but it does occur over time. It isn't necessarily a bad thing either, but it can be draining trying to figure out what part of gay culture you fit into.

You might have people instantly thinking that because you're gay that you want to do "gay things. Stereotypes are practically engraved in some people's brain. The only way to get rid of them is with time. However, I've found that in today's day and age, more and more people are avoiding these stereotypes.

Just be aware, they're still out there. Listen, most of your friends—if they are true friends—are going to be there for you no matter what. They will love you no matter what your gender or sexual orientation is.

I hate getting too sappy, but I'm being real with you all here. I cannot express to you how much support I got from my friends when I came out. I realize that not everyone gets as much support as they hope, but trust me, friends are some of the best sources of support you'll ever get. It makes sense to be nervous; everyone is when it comes to coming out.

The most important thing to remember is that they are your friends, and orientation doesn't change any of the memories you have together. Alright bitch we're fighting. I hated when people told me this. Maybe this is just for me personally, but expect people to say it. They will proclaim that they knew from the moment they met you, and sure they might have, but it's just rude.