So I'm coming out of the closet...

@notdavid:

Glad it went well dude.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, but you're welcome. And no problem. I help people all the time. I'm pretty awesome.

Very cool

Man, threads like this make me all fuzzy on the insides, the Giantbomb forum members are the best forum members. GROUP HUG DUDERS.

Love this post.

@notdavid: Congrats duder. Glad to see everything went well. I hope you find someone.

Nice to hear it went well!

Congrats duder!

Glad it went so well! Getting that kind of thing out there can be very difficult. It's great that it worked out for you. <3

Now I just have to figure out how this whole dating thing works. Clean pants are good, right? Shirts with buttons?

Stay off your phone.

Yes, this person knows what they are talking about, so many people can't help but be on their phone way to much and the first signal you send out when doing that is "you're too boring to pay attention to." It might not be what you mean to convey, but it is.

Anyways, the best dating advice I ever heard and this goes for every gender dating any gender is, everyone across the globe is pretty damn insecure so don't fret too much, the person you're dating is no better or worse then you, so just be yourself and if they don't respond to you being yourself, don't worry, there is a couple BILLION of us across the planet, you can find someone who'll dig who you are.

I came out. My mom bought me chicken nuggets to celebrate. It was pretty alright.

You know: useful literature for an openly gay man.

I wish we all lived in a world and personal circumstances where LGBT individuals can get that sort of reaction when they talk to their family about their sexual orientation and/or gender.

I mean, not only were they accepting (though a bit awkward, but that's expected. It's a generational thing), but you also got pizza out of it. That's a win-win right there.

I know quite a few LGBT friends who had the same experience you did and that rocks. Hell, I'm a straight man and I've had that experience back in high school when talking to my parents in hypotheticals (I wanted to make sure my parents were okay with the idea, in case my younger siblings ever came out ).

On the other hand, I know people who have been harassed, shunned, or abused by family members. I've seen friends become enemies. I've seen people lose everything they knew due to a blinding, unyielding hate that I just cannot understand.

Still, I'm happy for your success, even if it's disguised as continued normalcy. It means that you have friends and family who are understanding, supportive, and genuinely, truly care for your well being. Cherish that.

Congrats.

How was the pizza?

Also good luck with that connecting with other human beings thing. It's the worst!

@notdavid: Gay or not, duder, prepare to be disappointed by online dates. Good luck though and be safe.

I wonder how many people from the first life of this thread are still around. I always think about that with these.

I actually remember reading this thread back when it came out, good on ya and good luck on your date!

Glad to hear it has gone relatively well. :)

This thread makes me feel like Brad Muir for a beautiful minute or two.

/gratz

I know you posted this a while ago but congrats duder. My brother went through the same thing last year. He came out to me last summer and to our Dad this past November. I don't think him and I have ever been closer in our lives then we are now. Kudos to you for having the courage to do that. Good luck.

Great story man, I'm glad you have reached some sense of normalcy without too much stress, hope some weight has lifted from your shoulders.

Congrats dude.

I posted this almost 4 years ago. Wow.

I don't really come by the site in general a lot any more, but this thread helped me out so much in a really scary point in my life. I keep coming back here every few months to read through some of the beautiful words of support. Just wanted to post a quick update. :)

Congrats man! Awesome news!

@notdavid said:

I posted this almost 4 years ago. Wow.

I don't really come by the site in general a lot any more, but this thread helped me out so much in a really scary point in my life. I keep coming back here every few months to read through some of the beautiful words of support. Just wanted to post a quick update. :)

Awesome news!

@notdavid: haha that's awesome! Congratulations.

Certified legendary thread.

@notdavid: Congrats! That's awesome news.

Whoa, congrats!

Congratulations! So happy everything worked out.

@notdavid: Good on you, man! Wish you both the very best. And a life time of happiness and yadiyadiyada, you know the drill. Seriously though, way to go. I remember reading this thread years back, and it's a hell of a thing to see how far you've come.

@notdavid: Congratulations! Glad to hear things are going so well for you. Thanks for the update, and best wishes for you both!

This is a kickass story and an awesome thread. Congratulations!!

Holy shit congratulations!

@notdavid: Congrats man!

Congrats, duder!

Congrats, that's awesome!

@notdavid: Oh man, congrats! Hope you two make each other super happy, and here's to you!

Congratulations! Best wishes and all the happiness.

@notdavid: Congrats duder!

Wow, congrats!

Congratulations, duder. As dour as I've been on love lately, it's incredibly encouraging to see such a wonderful turnaround in your life. I wish you all the best!

As everyone else has said, congratulations duder and what a fantastic thread.

Congrats man. Best of luck to the both of you.

Congratulations man! That's awesome! I wish you both happiness for years to come

I remember when a friend told us that he was gay. Everyone knew already, no one gave him shit for it. People like you for the person you are.

@notdavid: Congratulations! All the best to you both.