2007-01-23 14:56:47 · 24 answers · asked by CHEEEUUPP 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Um... nothing?
Seriously though, I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that you're straight. So now you're either freaked out by having a roommate that's gay because you think he's gonna want you... OR you wonder how you can be supportive of him if any bad stuff goes down. So let's talk.
Okay, so first. You treat him like any other roomie. Gay people are not attracted to every man in sight. He's not going to suddenly start staring at you all funny when you do your pushups, and he's not gonna wanna cuddle up with you in a thunder storm. Okay? Got that? Seriously, even if you're the world's cutest studmuffin it doesn't mean that you're even his type! And contrary to popular belief we aren't on a mission to convert all the straight people to "the other side." He knows you're straight, right? So end of story.
Also keep in mind that this is definitely not the first time you've shared close quarters with a guy guy. Locker room for example??? You can't tell who's gay just by looking at them. You've changed in locker rooms with gay guys before, you just didn't know that you have. And a gay guy didn't jump your bones. So see? No problem.
Second scenario is that you just wanna know how to be supportive. Again, treat him like you'd treat any roomie. And if you really wanna stick up for him then when other people start snickering behind his back and making gay jokes when he can't hear... you call them on it. Don't put up with the crap that other people say because otherwise they're going to decide that you're okay with what they're saying. Straight people calling other straight people out on the jokes that they only tell around other straight people is probably one of the most supportive things you could do.
So that's my two cents. I really and truly hope that you give yourself some time to get beyond the initial surprise and realize that there's no problem. If you're still having trouble you can always contact some local resources... I'm guessing you're on campus somewhere. There's tons of free services where you can just go and talk this out with someone so that you can become more comfortable with it.
2007-01-23 15:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING!!!
I don't understand where the problem is. If you found out before the rent was paid would you not let him pay his half, no you pay the rent so. Ate at the same table he didn't lick you. Showered, sh$%^&, and shined in the same bathroom and nothing happened when you bent over to pick something up off the floor.
What's the problem he has never came onto you before so now you know and you can spread the Gospel on a banner.
GAYS AND LESBIANS ARE NOT CONTAGIOUS.
You can now continue to move around the house like you did the year, month, week, day, hour, minute, and second you did right before you found out.
Peace and Love with You
2007-01-23 17:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if my roomie was gay it would would work out really good. So if it was me and my "roomie" was gay, i would be having a good time with him. ask him what he wants and give it to him. i hope this helps.....later
2007-01-23 15:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by walkerschool101 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know your living situation, but if it's a problem for you, request another roommate or move.
If it's not a problem, enjoy gettinjg comfortable with diversity.
2007-01-23 15:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by ftm_poolshark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might observe him so you learn how to dress, how to cook, how to decorate, and just maybe, how to become an accepting and warm human being.
2007-01-24 13:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares? As long as they aren't having sex in front of you (and that would be if they were straight as well), then who really cares what they are doing in their bedroom? Get over it....or move.
2007-01-23 16:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by nerdy girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does not mean he has any attraction to you. Do you want to have sex with every girl,NO. So why is this different. Be yourself so he can be his self.
2007-01-23 17:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by JUSTIN C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG mine too!!So what's the question? I mean you keep living there and paying rent...or do you have the BIGGEST crush on him/her...or are you a Nazi bastard and homophobic?
2007-01-23 15:05:25 · answer #8 · answered by Cool Guy With Long Hair 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
kick him out of the house would be the smart thing.
2007-01-27 04:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by norb4423 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the question?
2007-01-23 15:02:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋