How can I not lose my friends when coming out of the closet?

If you didn't want to lose your friends, you can talk to them about your situation, telling them you are no different than you were before. I am glad you have decided to come out of the closet! Have a good day!

If they are true friends, they will love you for whatever choice you make in lfe. Don't hide who you really are just because you're afriad of what others might think.

True friends should be willing to support you. They will know that it doesn't change who you have been or your friendship. You are just sharing a new part of yourself.

If you're worried about losing your friends when coming out and thinking that they are going to "disown" you then they aren't worth it. The truth is that they likely will not mind, its the 21st century. Maybe to clarify for your sense of mind ask them what they think about people liking the same sex etc, and see what their opinions are. If they are okay then that should be okay for you to come out, and if you are still scared, you may not even need to tell them. You could just keep it private. I wish you all the best, and good look if you decide to go through with it xx

I didn't lose any when I did! The best mindset to have is to know that your true friends will stick by your side regardless of your sexual orientation. If they leave, they aren't real friends anyway.

If they are truly your friends, your sexuality shouldn't matter to them!! Just do what you think is best and even if you don't tell all of your friends together it's always great to be able to get it out

If your friends are true, they will accept you whether you are gay, straight or bi. Those are merely labels. You are the same you as they have always known.

Don't give them the option of losing you. Don't let them push you away. Stick to those suckers like glue. It's hard to not eventually accept someone who's a relevant part of your life.

Well, I would submit to you that if your sexuality is a requirement for friendship, perhaps they are not good friends to have in the first place. I wish we lived in a world where it was your friend saying how do I help my friend come out of the closet, but I suppose we are not there yet. Your friends will stay with you. Your "friends" who are not really friends will fade away, which is really not such a bad thing if you think about it.

Well if your friends arent supportive they are not true friends, me being the liberal I am i'm very open-minded. If it goes against their religion thats tough, just try bringing it up an lgbt topic and see how they react. If positive tell them, if negative, maybe wait c: