2006-12-29 13:53:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I think you already know the answer to your own question. If they don't accept you as you are, they're not really your friends.
2006-12-29 13:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Look for new friends who accept you as is. I am sorry that so many so-called "friends" act as they've done to you, but you have seen their true colors. Time to move on and find friends who validate you. This is a hard lesson in life to learn but we all have to go through it.
2006-12-29 18:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not your friends if they can't accept you for who you are. I came out last year and lost just about all of my "So Called Friends" because of who i am. Rejection is a Bi*ch and nobody deserves to treated bad because of who you are. Go find some new friends who will accept you for who you are.
2006-12-29 17:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by ~Twisted Sister~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dumped said "friends" like hot potatos and never regretted it for an instant. Such as my ex bf who called me a whore and said I was going to hell or my ex best friend who lectured me for being a slutty bisexual when she wasn't getting drunk and begging me to sleep with her. Or the other friend who always seemed to get annoyed, uncomfortable, irritated, etc whenever I talked about anything remotely gay, and hence made me too nervous, agitated, or annoyed to really talk about myself and what mattered to me.
People like that are not worth it, trust me. Cutting ties with them was hard, but I look back 3 years later, and it was one of the smartest things I've ever done. Really. The experiance also taught me how to pick better friends.
If they can't accept you, they are not your friends. And if you don't feel comfortable being your out, proud, and open 100% self around them, they don't deserve your friendship.
2006-12-29 15:13:19 · answer #4 · answered by dani_kin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to Make Real Friends :
- We All Need Friends
- Satisfying Our Hunger for Friendship
- Good Friends--Bad Friend http://watchtower.org/e/20041208/article_01.htm
Love of Neighbor Has Grown Cold
- Love of Neighbor--A Reality
- When ALL People Will Love One Another
http://www.watchtower.org/library/kn35/article_01.htm
I don't pay attention to judgemental people's attitudes about me, unless what they are judging is something I've done that I need correction for ...
"By heeding Bible principles, we rise above the mood of the moment. We are no longer swayed by feelings or personalitites."
How Can You Benefit From Godly Principles? :
- Your Choice of Principles
- Godly Principles Can Benefit You
- Some Helpful Bible Principles
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2002/2/15/article_01.htm
2006-12-29 14:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they don't accept you for who you are then they were never your friends at all. Friends are supposed to be there for you no matter what and have unconditional love for you. My advice would be to cut off the relationship you have with those people. They are negative and not open to your lifestyle which can bring negativity to your own life. Good luck.
2006-12-29 14:32:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they don't accept you for who you are, I would have to agree that they're not your friends to begin with. But at the same time, if you act like turd no one's going to be your friend. Occasionally people are faced with situations when they have to examine how they behave and their disposition and weigh it against social norms. It's a balance of who you are and who you interact with. I've learned it's easier to change how you act as opposed to changing who you are. Bottom line, try to do the right thing, if that doesn't work do what's right for you. Hope this helps.
2006-12-29 14:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sgt. Shifty 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If I think they're just confused and misguided but will come around to accept me after a few conversations I hold on to them for a while. If they're trying to drop me like a hot potato I ditch 'em.
It hurts, but there are so many worthwhile people out there who will accept you. Doesn't make sense to hold onto the ones looking to hurt you.
2006-12-29 13:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If they don't accept you for who you are, they were never real friends to begin with. Find "real" friends who love and accept you and wouldn't change a thing about you!
2006-12-31 04:17:38 · answer #9 · answered by Tara's_Willow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move on and spend time with friends who do accept you. If they don't accept you, they're not much of friends in the first plac.
2006-12-29 13:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋