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I have been watching him on Rules of Engagement. My first thought was, "Oh, man, I bet the ladies have designs on him." Ridiculously nice looking guy.

Thing is I'm gay and in love with him. We used to not get along until my adopted younger sister died of leukemia. Mom was never in the picture. Dad is 40 and the grandest and most generous guy I know. When I was 13 Dad helped me stop a homophobic bully who targeted me.

It was then that Dad decided I was old enough for the truth so he sat me down and told me he's also gay. Since then, we have an incredible comfort level since we're roomies and friends. Since we had landmark birthdays in the same week, we had a blowout party with all our gay friends. He even bought me a car. After everyone left, i thanked him over and over. We hugged and he let me kiss him on the cheek. After all this time, I just had to tell him how I feel. So I did. We kissed on the lips. I asked him if we could make love in my room since I won't be there as much. We did and it was good. In the morning we made love again. Over breakfast we had a where could this go talk. We decided that I still should stay on campus during the week to get involved and come home weekends, at least either Saturday or Sunday if not both days, and of course holidays and breaks. We were incredibly comfortable before but wow, I had never seen him naked before, or kissed him, or showered with him or made love with him until now. Do you think we could make this work and still date?

Thing is I'm gay and in love with him. We used to not get along until my adopted younger sister died of leukemia. Mom was never in the picture. Dad is 40 and the grandest and most generous guy I know. When I was 13 Dad helped me stop a homophobic bully who targeted me.

It was then that Dad decided I was old enough for the truth so he sat me down and told me he's also gay. Since then, we have an incredible comfort level since we're roomies and friends. Since we had landmark birthdays in the same week, we had a blowout party with all our gay friends. He even bought me a car. After everyone left, i thanked him over and over. We hugged and he let me kiss him on the cheek. After all this time, I just had to tell him how I feel. So I did. We kissed on the lips. I asked him if we could make love in my room since I won't be there as much. We did and it was good. In the morning we made love again. Over breakfast we had a where could this go talk. We decided that I still should stay on campus during the week to get involved and come home weekends, at least either Saturday or Sunday if not both days, and of course holidays and breaks. We were incredibly comfortable before but wow, I had never seen him naked before, or kissed him, or showered with him or made love with him until now. Do you think we could make this work and still date?

Hi and thanks for reading this. I live in America, Hutchinson Kansas. 42,000 residents. Only gay guy I know in this town and I'm totally closeted. I've been wondering what it would feel like to be with a woman. Never even seen a naked woman. Is it normal for me to be curious about this? I highly doubt I'll ever find a woman because I can't even find a man. But if a major miracle should happen, should I try to find out?

Hey, YA community. I live in the United States of America. Hutchinson Kansas. Population 42,000 and I'm the only gay guy I know. I feel like island population 1. Anybody else in Hutch feel this way? Not exactly a mecca for GLBTs.

Hi, Yahoo community. My church has expereinced a significant drop in attendance and no one is sure why. A lot of members are older and have died or become shut ins. Some may be allowing other things to replace worship. There may be other reasons that I'm not aware of. We tried an outdoor service and an ice cream social but I don't feel they were successful. I tried to invite poeple but no one wants to come. What are ways that your churches have boosted attendance?

Does anyone other than I think that Aaron Ashmore who plays lie - detecting agent Steve Jinks is a nice looking guy? Has a real four star, heart - warming smile and beautiful eyes. Plays Steve with an appealing strength though it was great drama in a few episodes when he showed his emotional vulnerability. Was glad to see episode featuring Liam, Steve's ex. I always wanted Steve to have a boyfriend. :) Aaron Ashmore is such a lofty, poetic and lyrical name.

Hi, everyone. I saw on Yahoo news that Exodus International, the Florida-based agency that claimed freedom from homosexuality and lesbianism through religious counseling, is closing and redirecting its efforts to promoting understanding and tolerance regarding our people in churches. Whoa! Never thought I'd see that happen. Seems they've had an epiphany that change isn't possible because they now realize we're born that way. They opened in 1976. Seems to me that now their "exodus" meaning "freedom" will be the message of an "exodus" from our anxiety, depression and self-loathing that they created by trying to "cure" us. The world will never roll over and play dead for us, we all know that. Maybe a homophobe or two might re-think their opinions, if we're lucky. Reactions, thoughts?

Hi, this is a 45 year old single gay white male who has never had a relationship. No one knows who I am but my secret is so hard to keep. I've spent all my life in the closet, except for a minister I confided in when I was a teenager. He told my parents, who never forgave me. They're both gone now. I live in a town where my orientation is neither discussed nor condoned. I cannot come out because I would lose both of my jobs. In this town, people like me can be fired or evicted just for being GLBT. There is no PFLAG chapter here, and no gay bars. I don't really have friends, and both my jobs keep me too busy for a social life. Another reason I can't tell my co-workers is because I can tell by their conversations that they wouldn't approve. Enduring verbal arrows, though not directly intended for me, is so hard, know what I mean? I have always known that it wouldn't be easy, but it has been a lot more difficult than I thought. What do you recommend that I do?

Hey, Yahoo community. I was at a zoo on a day when the heat was in the triple digits. The elephant sprayed some teenage girls with water from its tank. The girls screamed and ran. The elephant ignored me. I waited until later to laugh so I wouldn't make the girls mad. He never moved his ears, stared, charged or made a sound. I assume he wasn't being aggressive. Is there any of knowing whether he was playing a joke or trying to be helpful and cool off the girls on a hot day? I e-mailed the zoo but they didn't answer. I can understand that because animal care is job one.

Hi, Yahoo community. Been a while since I posted a question. My cousin graduated from college "rite of passage." That's what the bulletin said. Google didn't recognize the phrase. My dictionary and Wikipedia both said that ROP is a major transition and marker in our lives, could be positive or negative. But what does it mean when you graduate that way? Am I to assume that it means that my cousin graduated without honors and probably barely passed? I don't want to ask him if it cvould offend or upset him. Thanks for your help.

Hello, Yahoo community. I have always wondered how alligators and crocodiles sink and rise. When I was a kid, textbooks tried to tell us that it's done by swallowing stones but I never bought that. Is it accomplished by muscular contraction? Ten points await the best answer!

Hello, Yahoo community. There is something that I need to know. Is homosexuality determined by childhood abuse or neglect? Thanks for your help.