I'm Young & In Need Of Friends

[brashkoala312]

Hi everyone! I can't believe I'm posting this but here it goes. I'm 20 years old, 5'9, 160 pounds, Hispanic, and pretty cute . The only person I've ever come out to has been a college counselor. However, over the last couple of years I have become more and more confortable with my sexuality. I still haven't come out to anyone though because I still live with my parents and I don't want to create an uncomfortable living situation for either myself or them. Luckily, I'm moving out after I graduate next summer and will finally be free to be myself. For the moment being though, I feel really lonely because I don't have anyone to talk to about my situation, thoughts, or feelings. I'm hoping that by posting this message I can meet some nice and friendly people on the board, preferably who share similar situations or can give me advice, who I can become friends with and talk online. I would really like to find people to talk to and be friends with. So, if you want to be my friend, send me a personal message and I will give you my screnname. Bye guys, have a good night!

 

[tea123456]

dont trust strangers on the internet

 

[brashkoala312]

dont trust strangers on the internet

It's not like I'm giving my credit card information, I just want to meet some people to talk online with.

 

[martin6]

Well hello there! Anytime ya wanna talk, PM me. I'm not quite as cynical as the guy above me It is really hard to tell family and long-time friends for me, even though they are all open-minded and would support me, so I sorta relate. Sorta.

 

[luminum]

This seems to be the place

Just post around the board and the different forum topics and in time, you'll make some friends. Plus, you can chat with them alone in JUB's chat rooms or just post around with different members

 

[3nipples]

Hi and welcome

You might also try to contact your local Gay/Lesbian association to ask if there are any youth groups in the area or other venues for socializing with guys your age.

 

[shadow_dancer]

dont trust strangers on the internet

I can't believe you just did that. That was so rude.

 

[Pringle]

dont trust strangers on the internet

Look if you don't have anything useful to add or you can't put it in a constructive way then don't say anything at all.

Its a fair point - this is the internet and people should be careful - but on the whole this is a wonderful place to meet new friends. I would add two points though . . .

1) Don't sit and wait for the world to come to you - read the boards and make the first move by PM'ing people that interest you. Most will reply and some will surely become good online buddies who you can share many hours of fun with.

2) Don't become reliant on it though - I have made some fantastic friends on here who have really helped me (and some that I have helped) but it is not a substitute for having friends close to you to socialise with. So don't give up on that for the sake of an internet friend.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

Pringle x

 

[TorontoBoi]

i found all my gay friends through dating websites on the internet. Yes, they have a reputation for being all about sex, but if you present yourself the way you are here, then you are bound to find peope who are looking for something similar.

It doesnt always work out into friendships, but if you even find one or two close people, then you are lucky.

 

[confusedboy23]

The internet isn't all that bad, you just have to be careful and that applies to everything in life anyway. Like, you wouldn't cross a road without looking both ways, so you wouldn't trust any random guy without thinking twice!

JUB is a great place to meet people because we are here for one another.

 

[Rand]

Please take time to read threads in this section. From questions and responses, you should be able to find people in similar situations or those whose responses seem helpful to you. Don't be afraid to send them private messages and initiate conversations.

Enjoy your stay and know that there are many in the same situation or have been in that situation..

 

[loppyears]

What about seeing if you have a local LGBT group in your area? I joined one a couple of years back when I was having problems coming out and it really helped, even if you don't want to come out, they are a really great place to meet people and make friends. I found my very first bf there

 

[Just_Believe18]

Have you tried online personal sites? They're not exactly the best place to meet guys, however, they get you out socializing anonymously.

 

[BrandonSBCA]

dont trust strangers on the internet

Goodness you must of had bad experiences that you still haven't learned from yet.

 

[tea123456]

oh come on you guys, you dont have to act up just because i gave a little fatherly advice
of course i know these things are unusual, but you should always be cautious.

btw hello.

 

[loople10]

im in the same spot he is. i cant "make friends" on the boards, as I'm only on at night for like half an hour when no ones around. im in the closet, so i have no one to talk to. if i/he could talk online, it would be much easier than these boards, because instant messanger goes over better in a family household than a "JustUsBoys" window with dick sucking banners at the top.

I sent you a PM.

 

[brashkoala312]

Hi. I just wanted to thank everyone for being so supportive and nice. I've met a couple of really nice people I hope I become friends.

 

[trawler69]

Good for you, glad you have now met some people. I have met quite a few people on the internet who have become friends in real life.

 

[montimon]

I can't believe you just did that. That was so rude.

not RUDE just TRUE! there is a lot of "online strangers"... but I'ma not! so brashkoala312 vbmenu_register("postmenu_2544892", true); if you want to chat... just let me know