Came out of the closet and lost a lot of my str8 friends, why? I came out of the closet and had...

SW-User

A real friend wouldn't .If all they "liked" you for was your orientation you're better off without the idiots.

Ellen · 46-50, F

Because they're not as open and accepting as they said they were. Actions speak louder than words.

Unlike others who have commented, I don't think it's necessarily because they're homophobic/fake/close-minded. When I would find out a guy liked me, I would distance myself from them because I didn't want to hurt his feelings by saying I wasn't interested. I wouldn't doubt a few of your friends are fake, but maybe some feared you liked them and didn't want to face an awkward situation of turning you down. Just my thoughts.

EnjoyingLife · 61-69, F

Ever since trump hatched onto the scene the hate in the world has escalated tremendously. It's horrible & it's his fault because he encourages it. I'm sorry for what you are experiencing but for them to turn their backs on you they weren't your friends to begin with! Make new friends, GOD bless you!!

deenaljc · F

If they liked you for you, then your sexual preference wouldn't matter at all. They are obviously fake and closed minded

LucyCan · 26-30, F

You're at that age when people move away from friends to develop serious marriage relationships. You no longer fit in because you're not a couple.

CdAshley · 51-55, M

Maybe they werent true friends from the start then.

loveIy · 26-30

They’re probably homophobic

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

they're assholes.

bijouxbroussard · F

I’m sorry about that. They sound like fair weather friends, more comfortable with who they thought you were. It took courage to come out, and possibly some of them will recognize that and return, I’ve seen it happen. In the meantime, you deserve real friends, and they will come, people with whom you can be yourself. 🙂

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Sorry to hear that. Your private life should have nothing to do with friendships.