Gay and straight guy

And yes, one did come on to me once, I told him that made me uncomfortable. When I was younger, gay folks were generally very far in the closet and hiding. Did I find out while we are in the hot tub and he wants to lick my toes? H ow many close straight male friends do you have?

Gay or straight. Posed by models Photo: Shutterstock. Straight bros sound off on their close friendships with gay guys. I think the awkwardness comes from not wanting to offend in the current social climate. Uncover the seven compelling reasons why every straight guy benefits from having a gay best friend.

All men are awkward. Another suggested potential attraction made things more of an issue. Gay guys sound off on what they want straight bros to know. As a queer man in a fraternity, my college career was straight men trying to explain away their queer tendencies as jokes and misunderstandings.

Subscribe to our Newsletter today. Why do some gays lust after straight men? The other is gay. You love who you love. Others said the issue of attraction had risen its head. A question posted on Threads has prompted hundreds of responses, primarily from straight men regarding their friendships with gay guys.

And many gay men have had experiences that may have left them feeling wary of coming out or presuming a straight man will be cool with them. Opinion: In a world where loneliness is on the rise, the power of friendships between gay and straight men is more important than ever.

In less than 24 hours, the post has received over a thousand replies. What we do know is that if someone snubs your friendship because of your sexuality, they are the ones missing out. A lot of gay men are also uncomfortable around straight and unsure men.

Story by David Hudson. Here are the queer theories. Together, these best friends are reimagining masculinity Courtesy Jonathan Gregg & Tom Felix (provided) Tom Felix (left) and Jonathan Gregg (right) are gay and straight best friends. Are you wary of coming out to them because you fear it might change the way they treat you?

Another said that fear of saying the wrong thing can sometimes cause awkwardness. Similar to questions that loom about whether straight men and women can ever truly be platonic friends, the same question lingers over the friendships between gay and straight men.

Here are some of the replies…. I never know if straight men are down to be friends. From style tips to life lessons, explore how this unique bond enriches both lives. Sure, friends no problem. Did I find out in general conversation?