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But not everyone agrees with your perception of being gay. Honestly, who would "choose" to live a life being treated like a leper? Also, having taught for more than 20 yrs., I have seen children as young as 5 who were obviously gay. I don’t think they woke up one morning and said, "Hey, I’m 5 and I think I’ll choose to dress up like a princess and play with Barbies." It’s a tough life to live even at that age, a children can be the most cruel when another child doesn’t "fit in" the way society expects them to. That said, I would not be repulsed by a gay storyline if it were done right. I don’t want a sex scene, but I don’t usually watch those scenes with the straight characters on the show. I prefer the illusion to the actual thing.
Shadow, everyone is entitled to their opinion, I respect yours and I hope you can respect mine. I also hope that if Days does decide to tackle the issue of homosexuality that they do it in a way that respects both sides of the issue.
I had a brother who was 19 when I was born. He was a teen in the 50’s and gay. Hearing from relatives about how he was treated at school and in every day life I too can’t believe someone would choose that type of lifestyle. I mean who would choose to be shunned and made fun of? Who in high school would choose to be teased and chased home on a daily basis and beat up occasionally I’m sure if had a choice he would have chosen to fit in. I do applaud my parents for not doing what most parents of gay children did back then which was to diswon and turn their backs on their own children. My mom looked for someone to blame for "turning" him gay and it wasn’t something that was talked about but they still loved him and were his parents until the day he died of a massive heart attack at age 39.
It’s now the 21st century and more acceptable and do think more and more in Hollywood are "coming out" just to be noticed because it’s the new trend or fad. Yes, there are those that are truely gay but I feel a lot of the women who admit to being gay are doing it for attention and publicity. Look at Madonna, Anne Heche. They were admittedly gay or bi then suddeny they’re in a hetrosexual relationship and madly in love. Rosie O’Donnell is pushing it down your throat and putting down hetrosexuals for their choices. One of the openly gay women I admire most is Ellen DeGeneres. She’s open about her relathinship but it’s not forced fed to us. She makes passing comments about Portia and they’re like any comments a person would make about their spouse. She makes little cracks about her lifestyle but she’s not on her soapbox doing it. She seems to respect her relationship with her partner (spouse) and doesn’t put it on display and use it for publicity.
I wouldn’t turn my TV off if there were a homosexual relationship on Days but I would protest if they did the stereotypical gay as portrayed in sitcoms. I loved Chris when he was on but he was a bit too flamboyant. I’m not sure if he’s like that IRL or if that’s his act and the character he plays in public but that behavior and flirtation does turn me off. I’ve known many gay people in my 53 years, starting with my brother and his friends. I dated 2 guys in high school who hadn’t come out yet and I can honestly say I’ve never met one who was flamboyant and in your face with their sexuality.
was, indeed, a rumor and not a spoiler. Dayscafe spoiled this morning that it’s going to be Will Horton. Poor Gabi, she hasn’t got a clue. It’s too bad that someone who realizes they are gay don’t think first that by appearing to be straight and acting or trying to convince everyone that they are heterosexual, they do not stop to think about how it will affect the person they have become romantically involved with, specially when they are dating them exclusively and claiming they have true feelings for them. Understandable if Will is bi-sexual, but to realize one is gay and passing themselves off as heterosexual only causes more pain to someone who has no idea of the truth. I truly feel sorry for Gabi now. She seems to really care for Will. However, this could be a good story line for Will, having to face his true feelings and deciding to come out. I have a feeling this new character coming soon, a 17-19 year old high school super athlete of some sort, is going to bring him face to face with the reality of who he really is.
I dated a guy in high school who was gay. He was in denial himself so he wasnt’ deliberately trying to fool anyone into thinking he was straight. After we broke up he dated my best friend and when he finally admitted that things just weren’t right he tried to come out and tell his friends but they pretty much told him "I wouldn’t want a homo near me", he kept his mouth shut. I don’t think it’s unusual for someone of Will’s age not to have come to terms with his sexuality yet. Heck, some guys try to convince themselves they’re straight that they marry and have kids before finally accepting who they really are.
I’ve mentioned before about a friend of mine that was married for 19 years and had four kids. Then she got divorced and "came out" and has been living with the same women ever since…25 years!
I also have a very good friend that I went to school with that married, had two girls and many years later decided he no longer wanted to live a lie. This is really a good one because although he’s been living with his partner for many years now, he and his ex wife remain very good friends. He’s always doing things for her, they go to breakfast every Saturday morning and spend all their holidays together.
So, yes, it’s possible to take a long time to finally "give in" to one’s sexuality. My only gripe is that with Will they are doing it all of a sudden instead of giving us little glimpses of what he has been experiencing in his past. Like maybe questioning his relationship (to himself, of course) with Gabby. Or at least showing some kind of turmoil in his life.
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