I realize 4chan probably isn't the place for this, but it's

>>7700825
If you're 30+ and your friends aren't educated enough to know that homosexuals aren't the devil and that just because you're gay, doesn't mean you're gonna rape them, then I suggest you find yourself with more successful and educated people.

2bh you'd get better responses in >>>/adv/ or reddit, not even being ironic
don't have any advice though, hope that whatever you decide to do works out

Honestly I'd recommend just not coming out. They could be supportive and the "fuck fags" is just locker room talk, but if it isn't then you lose those friends.

>>7700825
Listen man, I thought the same thing about my friends. But when I told them they were taken aback. However they eventually came around. Actually a few of them told me some of the gay shit they have done in the past. One of them even asked me to fuck him, which I could never even try cause he is like a brother to me.

Anyway I guess if they don't accept you then they aren't real friends.

As for myself I still haven't told my mom. My friends and my sisters know.

>>7700841
They're very uneducated in a lot of respects, but they'd still drop everything and come to my aide if I were ever in some sort of trouble. They really are good people, just sort of lost (in my opinion) when it comes to my situation.

>>7700843
Thanks, I'll have a look at adv or reddit (another place I've never bothered with) should things not pan out here.

>>7700852
>>7700861
I disagree with them not being real friends... Some people are raised in certain ways and cant help their feelings, much like I cant help mine. I'm very happy your friends came around though, that gives me some hope. Thank you for sharing your experience with me.

>>7700871
at least you're open minded about people with different opinions rather than calling them homophobic rednecks or shit like others here like to do

>>7700871
Well I grew up country myself. We all said the same things. Actually one of my current neighbors is country af and he is gay. He still has his friends.

I understand your reticence, but they will understand cause they know you and who you are. Just reassure them that it who you are and that you still value them as friends. Their acceptance and friendship is what matters most.

I thought that when I told my friends they would beat the shit outta me but they didn't. We were drinking that night and smoking. So I think that might have helped.

Eventually we got to a point where we were actually joking about it. I told a friend the next time I knock a motherfucker out I'm gonna kiss him. He thought that was hilarious.

If you have known them for a long time I am sure they will accept you because they value your friendship as much as they value yours.

>>7700944
Wow I really messed that up. Lol

I meant they value your friendship as much as you value theirs.

>>7700907
I think it's sort of silly to judge or disregard people for their views or opinions... They didn't live my life and I didn't live theirs. it's not fair for me to hold them accountable for circumstances that are beyond our control.

>>7700944
I've know most of them for 15+ years. We built a strong bond through graffiti/street art and have remained a close family ever since. But that close bond has brought out conversations that concern me. I'd be the first/only person to come out so I have no idea how they'd react. I truly hope they value our friendship enough to look past something I feel should be so insignificant, but that fear will remain until I try I guess...

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Thank you to everyone who replied. Outside opinions have give me a better grasp on my situation. I still have a lot to think about and consider, but all of you have given me hope. I'll let this roll around to page 10/purge after this post.

Thank you again :)

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