What is your opinion about having a lesbian friend?

Philippines
November 23, 2010 12:29am CST
I try to treat all my friends equally but then it seems i had a hard time and uncomfortable having a lesbian friend... what is your idea if you have them?
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13 responses
• Philippines
27 Nov 10
As a lesbian, I am not uncomfortable having a straight friend. LOL I think you shouldn't BE uncomfortable. Because she is your friend! If you can't accept her, then your not a real friend to her. Might as well not be 'friends' with her than to be uncomfortable. If she was your friend BEFORE you found out that she was a lesbian then think about, why you like her as a friend? She is a real person like you and a girl, only difference is the preference. That she likes girls. But if you knew that she was a lesbian from the start (that u were friends) then you were not really her friend because you said you are uncomfortable. I hope you understand that and don't worry. We are people too.
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
I understand and thanks for your advices. Your words helps me encourage of keeping friendship more valuable than having the self centered feelings. Though it is awkward from the start honestly, but later someway or somehow the odd feelings will gonna be disappear. Well, i just treasure the friendships that we had and had fun.
@gracielle (346)
• Philippines
26 Nov 10
what ever friends you have, they are all humans..i have a lesbian friend to & im not bothered at all..
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
I'm glad that having a lesbian friends doesn't bother you. Thanks for sharing gracielle.
@garychie (157)
• Philippines
24 Nov 10
I like having lesbian friends because they can be as strong as men. They can be of so much help during cat fights. Lol. I actually have 2, a couple and so far, I have no reason to feel uncomfortable around them.
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
Oh, such a great feeling someone might fight for you ! though a woman in physical but then can fight like a man in actual. haha. I can't imagine some other men out there who cannot fight as lesbian do.At least i'm glad you are comfortable then. Thanks for sharing too.
@tsenes (36)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
I believe there's nothing wrong having a lesbian friend. We must treat each other fairly and equally. It's also good to know lesbian people because you get to understand them better because you can interact with them.
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
Yes, i believe treating people equally and fairly is the proper and the right way to do. On the other side, we can also gather some other information from them and gave much better advises and suggestions in any sort of situations.
@rinfour (250)
• Philippines
26 Nov 10
I have a couple of lesbian friends, and I treat them as I would my straight friends. They are quite fun to hang around with because I can break free from the girlish squeals of some of my friends; I can be the tomboy I was in grade school and they wouldn't scold me for not combing my hair. Hanging out with lesbian friends is like hanging out with your guy friends only you can still talk girl stuff with them.
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
Yeah! good to hear it from you.They are quite fun to be with. Sometimes you can ask topics of both sexes because they had that same feeling then. Girl stuff and Boy stuff can be shared out of their ideas.
• China
23 Nov 10
Hello cassijie74 i have a lesbian friend just like you ,it will be uncomfortable at first,but as long as she shows no interest on you ,you two can be friends,and you 'll get used to having a friend like her.Its a unique life experience,isn't it?And i think that we should respect our friends' lifestyle,we all have rights to choose who we love ,so just let it go ,a lesbian can also be a sincere friend .
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
Indeed such a unique experience for having a lesbian friend. Actually at first, i'm hesitant unto it but then later i realized it is also fun to be with. A feeling that you had a two friends in a one person finds interesting and comforting in other way look.
• United States
24 Dec 10
I think it is fine, to have a gay/lesbian/bi friend. They are people, and just because they may like your gender, it doesn't change who they are, and the type of friend they are.
@tcup345 (358)
• United States
25 Nov 10
I have no problem with lesbians or gay men. Their sexuality is only one portion of who they are. It is all the other aspects of a person that I am more concerned with, personality, honesty, integrity etc.
@Tianna2 (1273)
• United States
26 Nov 10
You certainly have every right to choose who is and who isnt your friend and would be wise to do so. That said, if this girl is someone you like and think might be a good friend, you should spend some time getting to know her for more then just who she shares her bed with, if your to uncomfortable around her, discuss it with her. I'm sure once everything is out in the open, you will both enjoy each others company more. I myself am bi, I have lots of straight and gay/lesbian friends, as long as we know and respect each others boundries we get along great. Hugs Tianna!
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
24 Nov 10
I don't have any problem with them, it depends on their personality.
@elvieb02 (695)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
yeah, it's really quite hard as when you try to befriend with them, they think that you like them, but when you put a distance between you and them, they'll think that you're somewhat against them. it's difficult.
@suetsee (26)
• Malaysia
23 Nov 10
Well, I do have a lesbian friend. It does not mean I'm one but I do talk to her and treat her as a human being. I don't approve her lifestyle but I still treat her as a friend. But everyone may have different opinion. If you really could not accept it, it is better don't. It is better than forcing yourself to befriend a lesbian without sincerity.
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
yes, i agree with you...Honesty and sincerity is one great aspect that you believe in. Thanks for sharing it with me...
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Hello cassije! I do not have a friend like her. I think we should not consider them though as different, we should respect them as they are since they have the same need as we have like being accepted and to feel belonged, it would hurt their feelings if you show that you are uncomfortable with them. I understand that it does not make you accept your friend overnight however, you may want to know her positive qualities and focus on that rather than her preferred sexuality. Cheers!