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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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BY CAROL WESTON ON 3/15/2011 7:00:00 AM

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She tells you shes bi? So what? You don't have to make this a big drama production. Welcome to 2011, I don't see the big deal. At first it was all shocking and awkward, but now I just see it as a phase or a way to get attention from peers until the person is maybe out of college I would believe them. No offense intended, but a lot of people have been lying about this (at my school once or twice) and I'm not pointing anyone out for I know none on here, I'm not anti whatever nor am I roaring from the roof tops with pro this and that signs. That's all. It's my opinion.

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by i_luv_devin on 3/15/2011 7:38:58 PM

Just talk to her about it. It's not ackward unless you make it that way. You need to understand that just because she likes girls, she isn't attracted to every girl she meets, as you aren't throwing yourself at every guy you see.

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by musictheatregeek7 on 3/15/2011 7:21:00 PM