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Awkward around bisexual friend


I have a close friend I’ve known for almost six years, and we are in eighth grade. She just told me she’s bisexual. She asked me if I’m OK with that. I don’t want to hurt her feelings and still want to be her friend, but it’s been awkward. I want to tell her how I feel.

Dear Friend is Bi,
 
So tell her. You could say, “Of course, I still respect and care about you, but I am confused, how did you realize you were bi?” She might reply, “it’s personal,” but she could welcome the chance to talk. In this millennium, kids are barraged by images of sexuality. Many teens announce they are bi (attracted to girls and guys) before they’ve kissed anybody at all. Perhaps girls shouldn’t rush to declare sexual learnings when sex is still such a long way off. Nonetheless, since your friend put herself out there, why not share your questions with her in a sensitive and non-judgmental way?

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I need advice! Can you help me with, um, knowing if i am bisexual? ! Is there a way to tell if you are? Thanxx xoxo, Momo

Hey girl,

Only you can figure that out, but you don't have to know now, and it can take a while to know yourself, so don't worry if you're confused -- that's totally normal! If you want to talk to someone about how you're feeling, you can speak with a guidance counselor or trusted adult. However you are is totally normal and awesome, and don't be worried if you don't know exactly what that is just yet!

Meghan D.

by MomoChick321 on 7/27/2012 10:14:23 PM

 
 

mod! ok, recently i got an email from my BFF saying she didn't want to be my friend anymore!! i have been homeschooled all my life (same with her) but i made the choice to go to school in the fall. i understand how that would upset her, but if roles were reversed i would still be her friend!! please help me know why in the world she would drop me as a friend! if it helps, she is 2 years younger than me. i feel really bad because i only have 2 friends now, a pair of homeschooled sisters. 1 and 4 years younger than me.

 

 

Hey girl. It stings now, but your friend is probably just a lil hurt. Don't push it and give her some time. Maybe she will come around. Either way you will make new friends at school!

 

mary h.

by margo1211 on 8/3/2011 9:16:10 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD
I'm straight. I have known this guy since we were 5 and we were really good friends. He developed really strong feelings for me, and I felt the same way. 6 months ago, we decided to try a relationship. It started out really good, I just loved being with him and doing fun stuff together. Then, something changed between us.About a month into our relationship,I found out that he is bisexual. Not from him, he doesn't know that I know this. I know that if I really loved him, this wouldn't bother me. But somehow it still did. It felt weird being with a guy that well, liked guys I guess.Even though he had all along. So I broke up with him,not giving him the reason, and it really hurt him. Since then our friendship has really suffered. Did I do the wrong thing? Is it okay to be with someone that isn't your sexuality like that? I'm just really confused!




Hey girl, ultimately, there's no right or wrong answer universally for that. It depends on the person and what they're comfortable with. It sounds like you had some major reservations there, and while you should've talked them out with him for safe measure, you made the choice that was best for your heart. Don't sweat it.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by skittlesarelove on 7/26/2011 9:44:40 PM

 
 

Hey girl,

It's really important that you talk to someone about this, and since you don't wanna talk to a parent, you should really talk to a guidance counselor or school nurse. They will be able to give you the help and advice that you need. 
Casey L.

by sarah1200 on 7/19/2011 2:53:21 PM

 
 



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one of my BESTEST friends just told me about all these things she's going through, (divorce, her pets dieing, and her stepdad hitting her), and she's cutting herself because of it. My friend and I have been trying to get her to stop but she won't.School is out so I can't tell the guidance conseler and I don't know her parents that well so I can't tell them. She's also made me promise not to tell. I don't know what to do! Please help!




Check out our section on "Tough Stuff," preferably the section regarding self-injury: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/08/04/HELP!2.aspx 




Brittany G. 



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by volleyball4lifee on 6/28/2011 7:51:33 PM

 
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