Julie Pham
Julie Pham voted up Virginia Lou's answer
How to ask a friend if they are okay with Gays, Bisexuals, etc. And if there is a possible way to ask if they are one of them. But not feel totally awkward or weird about it?

Dear Anonymous,

I don't think there is a really good way to do that.

And that can make it difficult for someone who is themselves LGBT, and not sure how/whether to approach someone of the same sex, to see if there is the possibility of more than friendship. But:

1) When GLBT issues are in the news, that … Read more

Julie Pham
Julie Pham thanked Didge Doo's answer
How to ask a friend if they are okay with Gays, Bisexuals, etc. And if there is a possible way to ask if they are one of them. But not feel totally awkward or weird about it?

It's better to mind your own business unless they offer to enlighten you. People are people, no matter what their sexual orientation.

On the other hand, and this may possibly help, I once met a guy who kept referring to somebody he called "my partner". After about three "my partners" I just asked, "What's your … Read more

Julie Pham
Julie Pham thanked Virginia Lou's answer
How to ask a friend if they are okay with Gays, Bisexuals, etc. And if there is a possible way to ask if they are one of them. But not feel totally awkward or weird about it?

Dear Anonymous,

I don't think there is a really good way to do that.

And that can make it difficult for someone who is themselves LGBT, and not sure how/whether to approach someone of the same sex, to see if there is the possibility of more than friendship. But:

1) When GLBT issues are in the news, that … Read more

Julie Pham
Julie Pham thanked Arthur Wright's answer
Am I obsessed with my friend, do I have feelings for her, or am I just lonely?

First there is a difference between obsession and having feelings for someone with being "obsessed with someone" actually the worst thing you can do as it will consume your whole  life and all feelings go out the window.  Now you could be infatuated here with your friend which is a mixed bag of feelings and … Read more

Julie Pham
Julie Pham voted up Arthur Wright's answer
Am I obsessed with my friend, do I have feelings for her, or am I just lonely?

First there is a difference between obsession and having feelings for someone with being "obsessed with someone" actually the worst thing you can do as it will consume your whole  life and all feelings go out the window.  Now you could be infatuated here with your friend which is a mixed bag of feelings and … Read more

Julie Pham
Julie Pham voted up HappyTo BeHereTo's answer
Am I obsessed with my friend, do I have feelings for her, or am I just lonely?

Hi Julie.  Welcome to Blurtit!  We really can't answer this.  We'd just be speculating. 

If you're feeling lonely, you can reach out to find more friendship connections. You can look around your school and city for clubs to join, or check for local activities and festivals to attend. 

I'm glad you've joined our community!  … Read more