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Created on: October 31, 2009 Last Updated: November 01, 2009
How to Know if You Are Gay?
How do you know if you gay? Well that's the simplest yet complex question you can ask your self. The answer might sometimes shock you yet figuring it out is very simple. First you must think about it ask yourself if you are attracted to the same sex? If you have the most remote doubt that you might them it is very likely that you are gay. You just know if you are gay or not. Sometimes you are just in denial and cannot accept the truth. Accepting ones homosexuality is a very hard process in which you have to go through many steps to accept the answer and learn to love the new you.
Many people because of the way they were raised or their religion cannot simply accept their homosexuality. Is like you have homophobic feelings towards yourself and because of the life style you live it's just not possible to live gay. America is still not a safe place for homosexual they do not have equal right nor are they treated with respect. Because of those reasons, many closet gays are afraid to come out and enjoy their life to the fullest. Closet gays have to get over their big fear of being rejected they have to accept the fact that not everyone is going to be happy with their coming out decision it takes lost of courage and determination to take the choice and accept that you are a homosexual. There places out there that will help you determine if you are really gay. Another more drastic way to test your hypothesis is by finding a friend that might be willing to explore your theory. Maybe just a little kiss and if you feel that butterfly sensation you know if feels right then you have answer your question. But if you feel like throwing up, then congratulations you are not gay.
So go ahead think about it is simple and well, let's face it if you are reading this article there a chance your homosexual side might be coming out so don't be afraid to explore and determine the real you. Take the risk and turn your life around it might just turn out to be a great choice. You will feel much better, you will feel free and happy, you might even find love and hey don't we all want to find the love of our lives?
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