So this is one thing that gets on my nerves very easily. I cannot stand to be refered to as being someones "gay friend." Okay, sure I am gay, but, I am also a lot more than just that. I am a piano player, a DJ, a skier, a student, hard-worker, and also funny. So my question is, why can't I be refered to as someones "piano playing, DJ, skier, student, hard-working, funny friend?"
I have always hated when people would be like, "I always wanted a gay friend!" or "gays are so fun to be around." One, gays are not all the same. Each one of us has our own cliques and personalities, we don't all just bounce around and like to pick out your clothing. In fact, I hate picking out clothes for people! I am absolutely horrible at it! If you ask me to go shopping with you and you expect me to be an expert because I'm gay, it not one of your best ideas. I have enough trouble picking my own clothes out. Two, why is it okay for you to call me your "gay friend" but if your fat I can't call you my "fat friend?" Three, am I only your friend because I'm gay?
Words of advice to all the people who have friends that are gay and introduces or calls them their "gay friend." Drop the labels and just call us your friend because being your friend means much more than being just the "gay friend."
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