Is it okay to NEVER come out?

[LJay]

In spite of all the talk of "Out is the only way to be!" it really depends on the circumstances.

There is a story about a fellow who went to the doctor complaining of a certain problem. The doctor said, "Frankly, sir, the best advice I can give you is to have sex at least twice a week." The man said OK and tried very hard to follow the doctor's advice. After a month he went back to the doctor and said that his ailment was not improving. The doctor said, "Sex three times a week." The man did his very best and another month passed without improvement. "Sex five times a week," said the doctor. Six weeks passed and the patient was back at the doctor's office. "All right'" said the doctor. "Sex every day." The willing patient had tried his best, but at this point he said, "Look doc, I know you are doing your best for me, but being a single Methodist minister in a town of 300 people makes this a bit difficult!"

If you live in a small village circumstances may dictate that you behave differently than if you live in a large city.

If you want to hang out with this friend of a friend, then you will have to decide if you want to be associated with his behavior. You will also have to decide if he is using his best judgment in acting the way he does where he does. Whatever you decide, be sure to decide based on your own circumstances, not those of others who are in different situations.

Always be true to yourself and kind to those around you. That is what is important.