DennisF, 16

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DennisF, 16

I'm thinking about coming out to my best friend, who I also have a crush on, and, I don't know how he will react. I hope he doesn't get scared or break off our friendship because, he is my only friend. If he does get scared, I don't know what I will do. Is it okay to like someone who is straight? What do i do if he rejects me? Give me some advice.

DennisF, it is okay to have feelings towards someone you are close to. You are not alone in feeling scared to come out to your best friend.
A lot of people who want to come out don't always know the best way to tell people close to them.
Take your time, and, think about all the best possible ways you could sit down, and, talk with him.
Ask for an advice from someone you trust. If you know a gay adult man, speak to him.
Before coming right out and admitting to your feelings, you could try to "feel" him out. That means, try to bring up the conversation of homosexuality, maybe about a movie or someone public. See where the conversation goes from there. Based on what you talk about, it may give you an idea of how much more to say about your own feelings.