For example, if he says something like, “Oh man, I spent all weekend hanging out with Jacob. He was so nice and felt so natural to be around him. "
For example, does he get reluctant or act uncomfortable when you offer to set him up on a date?
For example, if you invite him to go do something else during the same weekend as the Pride festival and he says that he is busy, that might be an indication.
In women, the ring and pointer fingers are the same length, while the ring finger is longer in men. Gay men are slightly more likely to have even fingers than straight men. However, there are factors (such as having a lot of older brothers) that can make this indicator completely irrelevant.
Bisexual, meaning he’s interested in men and women. Asexual, meaning that he naturally has no sexual desire. He may just not be interested in you if you’re wondering why he hasn’t made a move on you.
For example, he may simply be shy or grow up around someone who talked similarly.
Examples of activities he can like and still be straight as an arrow: figure skating, dance, and theater.
Examples of media that he can like and still be straight: Lady Gaga, musicals, and chic flicks.
Similarly, you shouldn’t assume that just because he’s super macho and wouldn’t know the right end of the comb to use, he’s straight.
For example, talk about your family problems or maybe politics and your concerns for the future.
For example, you can say something like “I admire people like Neil Patrick Harris. He does a great job of showing people that there’s more to gay people than all those offensive stereotypes. And he’s so happy now. I wish everyone felt like they could live as out and proud as he does. "
Say something like, “Before Andie came out I was so worried about her. She seemed to be so unhappy. . . like she didn’t like herself very much. And then everyone was so mean to her after she did. I don’t want anyone to have to go through that. "
It is important to maintain an environment of trust if you want him to tell you. Don’t spread any gossip about anybody, since spilling any kind of secret just tells him that you might spill his.
Say something like, “You know you’re stuck with me as a friend no matter what, but I just have to ask because I don’t want to make assumptions and come to the wrong conclusions: are you gay?” Do the bend and snap. Legally Blonde can solve many things when you use it correctly.
