Backfired

I usually answer the question of "Are you gay?" with "Why, are you interested?"

Big mistake today. When a guy in my building asked me that today, I used that line. His response was "yeah, I am". Shit, blew up in my face.

He's way too young for me (23) but damn, I wonder where that came from.

Marc

 

[David1010]

Where that came from? Maybe from the other guy being gay and liking you. Why is that "backfire"? You don't have to like everyone that likes you. When that happens to me, all I say is "sorry, you're not my type", and move on. It's just part of the acceptance process.

 

[yesac76]

Marc,
I hope you realize what a compliment that was! Go on with your bad self! (Okay, I am a bit cheesy!)
Casey

 

[Aden]

Yeah...well...Why do you ask?

 

[Abe]

In my experience, lots of younger gay men would like some sort of interaction with an older gay man, someone who can provide them with a little mentoring, which is so difficult for young gay men to find. Sometimes that gets mixed up with sex and sexual attraction... I'm not sure what I think about that but I do feel that caring interaction in any form can be valuable. Why not have a coffee or a beer with him?

 

[The Dean]

Seems like this young man is having some struggles. As the other guys have said, I think he may need someone to listen to him more than anything. Take care of yourself and your privacy, but if you can help the Lad, it might be good to do that.

Bob