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Sprouter
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radscorpion9
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KratosAU
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I've had girlfriends in the past, but I was never fully satisfied and it just didn't feel right. I always told myself that 'she' was the problem, but deep down I knew this wasn't the case - I kept hoping it was a phase and these feelings would go away..... but they didn't! They kept growing stronger and stronger, all the while I became more emotionally distraught and guilty, as if it were a crime to have these feelings. It's funny now talking about this, but I decided I should try going to a club to see what it was like... I would get to the door and couldn't bring myself to go in... Four times I turned around and went home, each time I become more distraught and angrier with myself. But last month I finally had the courage to 'step through' into my new world. I went to club Arq (in Sydney) and it was AMAZING! At first I was so terrified; I probably looked like a lost lamb, as this really nice guy (Todd) came over and asked if I was alright. After talking with Todd I felt at ease with everything - as if the cloud of the confusion and ambiguity which had surrounded my entire life had lifted. I'm frustrated by my inability to adequately convey the sense of lucidity that I had that night, it was as if everything in my life had come into sharp focus at that one instant! Anyway, I had the time of my life. Everyone was so friendly and understanding, and each had their own stories about coming out - I made a ton of new friends. At the end of the night I went home with Todd and for once I can say I was fully satisfied - It just felt so right. I've been going out clubbing whenever I can, and each time I've gone home with a stud. I'm not sure what has come over me, it is as if something has awoken and I can't control it....And I'm loving it! I haven't built up the courage to come-out to my family and friends yet, but I will cross this bridge when in due time. By the way, I'm Sean, a Protoss GM (on SEA) living in Sydney, so if anyone out there wants to meet up for some fun or just want to pwn some noobs or talk about life I would love to hear from you . My details are: SEA: kratos / 500 NA: kratOss / 366 Note: I've only ever been a lurker on TL and just made this account for this thread, so hit me up on battlenet  I also feel the need to state that Terran and Zerg are overpowered. | ||
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marvellosity
United Kingdom36161 Posts
On June 16 2013 16:37 KratosAU wrote: Firstly I just want to thank the creator of this thread and everyone who has posted in it. I have followed it for a while now and you guys has helped give me the courage to explore who I am. I'm in my mid 20's now and for as long as I can remember I've always felt different, as if I have hidden a side of myself from my family, friends, and most importantly myself. I've had girlfriends in the past, but I was never fully satisfied and it just didn't feel right. I always told myself that 'she' was the problem, but deep down I knew this wasn't the case - I kept hoping it was a phase and these feelings would go away..... but they didn't! They kept growing stronger and stronger, all the while I became more emotionally distraught and guilty, as if it were a crime to have these feelings. It's funny now talking about this, but I decided I should try going to a club to see what it was like... I would get to the door and couldn't bring myself to go in... Four times I turned around and went home, each time I become more distraught and angrier with myself. But last month I finally had the courage to 'step through' into my new world. I went to club Arq (in Sydney) and it was AMAZING! At first I was so terrified; I probably looked like a lost lamb, as this really nice guy (Todd) came over and asked if I was alright. After talking with Todd I felt at ease with everything - as if the cloud of the confusion and ambiguity which had surrounded my entire life had lifted. I'm frustrated by my inability to adequately convey the sense of lucidity that I had that night, it was as if everything in my life had come into sharp focus at that one instant! Anyway, I had the time of my life. Everyone was so friendly and understanding, and each had their own stories about coming out - I made a ton of new friends. At the end of the night I went home with Todd and for once I can say I was fully satisfied - It just felt so right. I've been going out clubbing whenever I can, and each time I've gone home with a stud. I'm not sure what has come over me, it is as if something has awoken and I can't control it....And I'm loving it! I haven't built up the courage to come-out to my family and friends yet, but I will cross this bridge when in due time. By the way, I'm Sean, a Protoss GM (on SEA) living in Sydney, so if anyone out there wants to meet up for some fun or just want to pwn some noobs or talk about life I would love to hear from you . My details are: SEA: kratos / 500 NA: kratOss / 366 Note: I've only ever been a lurker on TL and just made this account for this thread, so hit me up on battlenet I also feel the need to state that Terran and Zerg are overpowered. 1. Congrats 2. Nice brag  | ||
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RoMGraViTy
United States314 Posts
On June 16 2013 16:37 KratosAU wrote: Firstly I just want to thank the creator of this thread and everyone who has posted in it. I have followed it for a while now and you guys has helped give me the courage to explore who I am. I'm in my mid 20's now and for as long as I can remember I've always felt different, as if I have hidden a side of myself from my family, friends, and most importantly myself. I've had girlfriends in the past, but I was never fully satisfied and it just didn't feel right. I always told myself that 'she' was the problem, but deep down I knew this wasn't the case - I kept hoping it was a phase and these feelings would go away..... but they didn't! They kept growing stronger and stronger, all the while I became more emotionally distraught and guilty, as if it were a crime to have these feelings. It's funny now talking about this, but I decided I should try going to a club to see what it was like... I would get to the door and couldn't bring myself to go in... Four times I turned around and went home, each time I become more distraught and angrier with myself. But last month I finally had the courage to 'step through' into my new world. I went to club Arq (in Sydney) and it was AMAZING! At first I was so terrified; I probably looked like a lost lamb, as this really nice guy (Todd) came over and asked if I was alright. After talking with Todd I felt at ease with everything - as if the cloud of the confusion and ambiguity which had surrounded my entire life had lifted. I'm frustrated by my inability to adequately convey the sense of lucidity that I had that night, it was as if everything in my life had come into sharp focus at that one instant! Anyway, I had the time of my life. Everyone was so friendly and understanding, and each had their own stories about coming out - I made a ton of new friends. At the end of the night I went home with Todd and for once I can say I was fully satisfied - It just felt so right. I've been going out clubbing whenever I can, and each time I've gone home with a stud. I'm not sure what has come over me, it is as if something has awoken and I can't control it....And I'm loving it! I haven't built up the courage to come-out to my family and friends yet, but I will cross this bridge when in due time. By the way, I'm Sean, a Protoss GM (on SEA) living in Sydney, so if anyone out there wants to meet up for some fun or just want to pwn some noobs or talk about life I would love to hear from you . My details are: SEA: kratos / 500 NA: kratOss / 366 Note: I've only ever been a lurker on TL and just made this account for this thread, so hit me up on battlenet I also feel the need to state that Terran and Zerg are overpowered. Great tale, congrats! :D | ||
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Klondikebar
United States2227 Posts
On June 16 2013 16:37 KratosAU wrote: Firstly I just want to thank the creator of this thread and everyone who has posted in it. I have followed it for a while now and you guys has helped give me the courage to explore who I am. I'm in my mid 20's now and for as long as I can remember I've always felt different, as if I have hidden a side of myself from my family, friends, and most importantly myself. I've had girlfriends in the past, but I was never fully satisfied and it just didn't feel right. I always told myself that 'she' was the problem, but deep down I knew this wasn't the case - I kept hoping it was a phase and these feelings would go away..... but they didn't! They kept growing stronger and stronger, all the while I became more emotionally distraught and guilty, as if it were a crime to have these feelings. It's funny now talking about this, but I decided I should try going to a club to see what it was like... I would get to the door and couldn't bring myself to go in... Four times I turned around and went home, each time I become more distraught and angrier with myself. But last month I finally had the courage to 'step through' into my new world. I went to club Arq (in Sydney) and it was AMAZING! At first I was so terrified; I probably looked like a lost lamb, as this really nice guy (Todd) came over and asked if I was alright. After talking with Todd I felt at ease with everything - as if the cloud of the confusion and ambiguity which had surrounded my entire life had lifted. I'm frustrated by my inability to adequately convey the sense of lucidity that I had that night, it was as if everything in my life had come into sharp focus at that one instant! Anyway, I had the time of my life. Everyone was so friendly and understanding, and each had their own stories about coming out - I made a ton of new friends. At the end of the night I went home with Todd and for once I can say I was fully satisfied - It just felt so right. I've been going out clubbing whenever I can, and each time I've gone home with a stud. I'm not sure what has come over me, it is as if something has awoken and I can't control it....And I'm loving it! I haven't built up the courage to come-out to my family and friends yet, but I will cross this bridge when in due time. By the way, I'm Sean, a Protoss GM (on SEA) living in Sydney, so if anyone out there wants to meet up for some fun or just want to pwn some noobs or talk about life I would love to hear from you . My details are: SEA: kratos / 500 NA: kratOss / 366 Note: I've only ever been a lurker on TL and just made this account for this thread, so hit me up on battlenet I also feel the need to state that Terran and Zerg are overpowered. God that first time going to a gay bar when you're fresh outta the closet is SO stressful. I was practically in a panic because I had never been around gay people before and I had no idea how to act or what was OK, but at the same time I wasn't sick to my stomach with agnst like I was at straight bars. You definitely handled your first time more gracefully than me. Glad you have a good story | ||
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Zer atai
United States691 Posts
On June 16 2013 16:37 KratosAU wrote: Firstly I just want to thank the creator of this thread and everyone who has posted in it. I have followed it for a while now and you guys has helped give me the courage to explore who I am. I'm in my mid 20's now and for as long as I can remember I've always felt different, as if I have hidden a side of myself from my family, friends, and most importantly myself. I've had girlfriends in the past, but I was never fully satisfied and it just didn't feel right. I always told myself that 'she' was the problem, but deep down I knew this wasn't the case - I kept hoping it was a phase and these feelings would go away..... but they didn't! They kept growing stronger and stronger, all the while I became more emotionally distraught and guilty, as if it were a crime to have these feelings. It's funny now talking about this, but I decided I should try going to a club to see what it was like... I would get to the door and couldn't bring myself to go in... Four times I turned around and went home, each time I become more distraught and angrier with myself. But last month I finally had the courage to 'step through' into my new world. I went to club Arq (in Sydney) and it was AMAZING! At first I was so terrified; I probably looked like a lost lamb, as this really nice guy (Todd) came over and asked if I was alright. After talking with Todd I felt at ease with everything - as if the cloud of the confusion and ambiguity which had surrounded my entire life had lifted. I'm frustrated by my inability to adequately convey the sense of lucidity that I had that night, it was as if everything in my life had come into sharp focus at that one instant! Anyway, I had the time of my life. Everyone was so friendly and understanding, and each had their own stories about coming out - I made a ton of new friends. At the end of the night I went home with Todd and for once I can say I was fully satisfied - It just felt so right. I've been going out clubbing whenever I can, and each time I've gone home with a stud. I'm not sure what has come over me, it is as if something has awoken and I can't control it....And I'm loving it! I haven't built up the courage to come-out to my family and friends yet, but I will cross this bridge when in due time. By the way, I'm Sean, a Protoss GM (on SEA) living in Sydney, so if anyone out there wants to meet up for some fun or just want to pwn some noobs or talk about life I would love to hear from you . My details are: SEA: kratos / 500 NA: kratOss / 366 Note: I've only ever been a lurker on TL and just made this account for this thread, so hit me up on battlenet I also feel the need to state that Terran and Zerg are overpowered. That was a great story, and I'm glad you have found a location where you can feel comfortable. I've been to a gay club a couple of times, and it was so overwhelming for me, I left quickly afterwards. The main problem was that when I went, it was packed wall to wall, and I don't do well in heat. I'll eventually go on a day that isn't so packed, and hopefully I'll have fun. I do have a question though. I'm just really confused at what exactly I'm supposed to do at a club. I love to dance, however, I don't really know how to club dance like grinding on people. And I'm not the type of person who is interested in a hookup (nothing wrong with that by the way in my opinion). One of my female friends is planning to take me there to get a drink. Although she is a great friend, I'm worried that the hot gays there will think I'm straight and getting a drink with my girlfriend (This gay bar in town is a popular place to hang out for gays and straights, but mostly gays though), and won't come up to me and chat. I don't really want to leave her at the club alone to talk to a guy that I think is cute. I also don't want to go to the club myself, because I don't know what to do if I'm alone. I'm just really confused, any help would be nice. | ||
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EnterpriseE1701E
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On June 23 2013 08:35 Zer atai wrote: If you present as male in a gay bar, you're gay until proven otherwise.That was a great story, and I'm glad you have found a location where you can feel comfortable. I've been to a gay club a couple of times, and it was so overwhelming for me, I left quickly afterwards. The main problem was that when I went, it was packed wall to wall, and I don't do well in heat. I'll eventually go on a day that isn't so packed, and hopefully I'll have fun. I do have a question though. I'm just really confused at what exactly I'm supposed to do at a club. I love to dance, however, I don't really know how to club dance like grinding on people. And I'm not the type of person who is interested in a hookup (nothing wrong with that by the way in my opinion). One of my female friends is planning to take me there to get a drink. Although she is a great friend, I'm worried that the hot gays there will think I'm straight and getting a drink with my girlfriend (This gay bar in town is a popular place to hang out for gays and straights, but mostly gays though), and won't come up to me and chat. I don't really want to leave her at the club alone to talk to a guy that I think is cute. I also don't want to go to the club myself, because I don't know what to do if I'm alone. I'm just really confused, any help would be nice. Gays will still probably come up to hit on you with really little fear, because we're not terrified of one hetero in a gay bar, and most won't see any major disadvantage to talking to you. Just make sure to not make out with this female. That might turns homos off. | ||
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Zaros
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Iyerbeth
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Klondikebar
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Ichabod
United States1659 Posts
On June 25 2013 01:04 Zaros wrote: I see with the rainbow horse we have finally taken over TL, can we have a GTL rainbow horse hoodie in the store now? Do you know of any particular reason that it was turned rainbow today? I wasn't aware of anything special. Edit: Oh, right, the DOMA decision is coming out soon. | ||
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R1CH
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Klondikebar
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Butterednuts
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Drekkonis
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marvellosity
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kuriz
Denmark141 Posts
I read Kratos' post on the last page and found myself sitting with a smile on my face because how good it all went. I'm not gay myself and this is one of the main reasons for my question: like most other my age (23) I like going out to drink and have a good time with my friends and girlfriends. However, I have been visiting a gay bar a couple of times with one of my friends and we have always had such a good time there. People aren't as angry or "roar"ing as other places so I really enjoy coming there to drink and dance and laugh. Quite a few times though, I have been encountered by gay guys that has been interested in me but I have in a nice manner told them that I'm not really into guys but that I am very flattered that they would take the time and effort to say hi to me. So my question is: when you guys go out to bars that are meant to be for gay people, what is your response to guys like me that just like to hang there without having the same sexual orientation? The reason I ask is that most of the guys who approached me just smile and we small talk a bit and we give each other a "have a great evening". But I have also tried guys that were really pissed that I would use "their" place without having anything to do there. tl;dr your thoughts on straight guys hanging around gay bars? | ||
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neoghaleon55
United States7435 Posts
On June 25 2013 20:57 kuriz wrote: tl;dr your thoughts on straight guys hanging around gay bars? Totally acceptable. There are always a bunch of straight people in the clubs at West Hollywood. one of the gayest places on Earth... In fact, my best friend, who is straight, often go to gay clubs to pick up girls (since a lot of women go with their gay friends and such). Those guys who claim it to be "their place" are just assholes. In all honesty, gay clubs/bars are not "gay-only" it only means "gay-friendly" People take a lot of things for granted, such as the ability to ask someone at any dance club without fear of being attacked for your sexual orientation. Gay clubs are just destinations where gay people can dance with one another without fear of getting beaten up. | ||
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nepeta
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On June 25 2013 20:57 kuriz wrote: Not sure if this is the right thread to be asking this but I can always delete the post if it's inappropriate. I read Kratos' post on the last page and found myself sitting with a smile on my face because how good it all went. I'm not gay myself and this is one of the main reasons for my question: like most other my age (23) I like going out to drink and have a good time with my friends and girlfriends. However, I have been visiting a gay bar a couple of times with one of my friends and we have always had such a good time there. People aren't as angry or "roar"ing as other places so I really enjoy coming there to drink and dance and laugh. Quite a few times though, I have been encountered by gay guys that has been interested in me but I have in a nice manner told them that I'm not really into guys but that I am very flattered that they would take the time and effort to say hi to me. So my question is: when you guys go out to bars that are meant to be for gay people, what is your response to guys like me that just like to hang there without having the same sexual orientation? The reason I ask is that most of the guys who approached me just smile and we small talk a bit and we give each other a "have a great evening". But I have also tried guys that were really pissed that I would use "their" place without having anything to do there. tl;dr your thoughts on straight guys hanging around gay bars? Happens all the time, don't worry about it. Also pretty girls hanging out without being hunted by those pick-up people all evening. Sometimes the word 'gay bar' just functions like a bouncer bouncing stupid people... | ||
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