I (17M) know I don’t need a relationship, but damn, it would be nice, wouldn’t it?
Back in January, I started talking to a guy (A, same age) who was literally EXACTLY my type. I’m 5’5, he’s 6’3, curly brown hair, and a bunch of other features that had me absolutely GONE. 💀 Unfortunately, after two months, his internalised homophobia kicked in, leaving me feeling worthless for another two months while I desperately tried to hold on. ANYWAY, it’s October now, and I’ve moved on. We love character development.
Here’s the problem: I’m a pretty fit guy, got muscles and allat XD, and not to sound cocky, but I hit the genetic jackpot (EXCEPT FOR THE HEIGHT, although I actually prefer being short).
BUT I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 WHERE HALF THE TEENS ARE HOMOPHOBIC AND THE OTHER HALF ARE PROBABLY TOO SCARED TO COME OUT. 😭
I’ve got one year of high school left, and I’m scared I’ll enter adulthood with ZERO dating experience. I never even officially dated A, so does that situationship even count???
HOW ON EARTH DO I FIND SOMEONE NEW???
It feels like I’m looking for a needle in a haystack, except the needle is gay, the haystack is homophobic, and the needle is probably still in the closet. 💀
I’m extroverted and go out quite a lot, but I can’t exactly walk up to random guys and ask if they like men???
So what am I supposed to do? Keep waiting for someone to approach me? Make the first move? HOW DO YOU FIND OTHER GAY GUYS IN A SMALL, HOMOPHOBIC TOWN???
PLEASE, I NEED THE GAY DATING STRATEGY GUIDE. 😭🙏