Originally posted by Logan
I tried, twice, to comment, and I failed, both times. I just try to be open minded about this subject. I want to be accepting, but I don't understand it all yet.
I understand. I grew up in a very close-minded family. I don't know where I came from, as my family is biggoted and opinionated.

When I entered college, it was quite a culture shock. I had never met a gay person, let alone became friends with them. I am an interior designer, so I got used to working with gay men real fast - stereo-typical, I know, but true. I worked for the world's best boss. He happened to be gay. I loved him and his "husband" I told them that if they ever broke up, that I was more than willing to take the the ex (oooh, he was as sweet as he was good looking!)

I lived with my parents and when it was time to move out and move on, a gay coworker and I wanted to get an appartment together... when I saw that he wanted the two largest rooms (one for him, the other for his clothes) I declined He was my best friend for a while and introduced me to the gay culture - I was what they call the "fag-hag" sounds funny, but it was said affectionately. At that time in my life, I needed to have relationships with men that were "safe" as I was hurt very badly in love. I could flirt and laugh and not worry about being attacked at the end of the night.

What I learned was that they are human just like us with all the same wants, needs, desires. Its just that what fulfills their desires is different from ours. They never judged me for being attracted to men... imagine the world being reversed and that "gay was the way" and imagine how you'd feel if the gay world condemned you for being straight.

This issue is very near and dear to my heart because it was my experiences with my gay friends and coworkers that taught me the most about myself and life.