Inspired by the multitude of threads, I want to put out a more practical reality and question.
For those of us living in the West where there is social acceptance of gays, lesbians and transgendered people and most of us likely know first-hand a person who lives the lifestyle, how many of you would choose to be friends or if not friends, then at least friendly with a GLT person? Would any one you choose to not be friends and keep a distance - if so, why?
Where would you draw the line on your friendship or acquaintance?
Personally, through work I had two colleagues who are gay. We were pretty friendly at work and even after they left our place of employment, I will meet up for lunch or coffee just to catch up with one another.
For people living in the East, where the same reality exists but it’s brushed under the rug, how many of you would choose to be friends or friendly with someone who was G/L/T?
I have quiet a experience with lesbians (God, they are hot) - i must say they are as human and fill with emotions as anyone else. Sexual differences have nothing to do with friendship, that's my take on it.
As far what are the limits, well it must be same as we have with other friends.
I have a lot of Gay friends...and I adore them..coz they are like girls...you can talk fashion, go shopping with them..and they have such a great sarcastic sense of humour. They are also very sensitive so you can talk about anything with them...ohhh...and they can also give you tips on straight men...hahahahaa...it is like having a girl and boy friend in one person!!!
I remember when i went to an Islamic talk on relationships. There was a QA session at the end, and people wrote their questions and put it in a box. Someone asked "I have a friend, but he is gay is it ok for me to be friends with him?" and the speaker said "It's better for you to have a gay friend than a person who thinks Isa (alayhi salam) is the son of God." Meaning if you find it acceptable to have christian friends then you shouldn't have a problem having a gay friend.
I have no gay or lesbo friends... although one of my last colleauges was Gay I sort of kept my distance from him... but I tend to keep to the edges of the crowd anyway so I guess it doent really matter so much.
But like with anyone gay or straight I have my "zone" and my clique and the sort of company I keep is extremely selective but genuinely based on merit as well.
