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Gay guy invited to fratty bachelor party

Michael, on March 10, 2024 at 9:05 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 6

So a friend of a friend (who I have totally befriended) has asked me to join his bachelor party. It's in New Orleans and they have reserved a very swanky airbnb and all of the preliminary text communications seems like this is going to be fun......and fratty which I am ok with. However, I dont think everyone attending knows that another gay guy will be there. I'm totally gay happy who I am in my skin but no one knows I'm gay unless you ask. I'm very masculine, very athletic, had many past girlfriends, and came out much later in life. So sure, the bachelor who invited me and maybe 2 other guys attending knows i'm gay but the other groomsmen and other attendees who I will be meeting for the first time do not know I'm gay (to my knowledge). This shouldn't be an issue because I'm not gonna hit on them at all lol.

But I have subjective concerns that others may not like the fact that a gay guy is attending and may get uncomfortable by my mere existence at the party. Is this concern ill placed? Am I just in my head here? Please let me know your thoughts.

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Latest activity by Hannah, on March 11, 2024 at 7:23 PM
  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    Well speaking for myself only, I wouldn't think twice about it. If I'm at a party I'm there to meet people and have fun, and not at all thinking about if someone is gay or not. You're invited to be there, so the people that matter want you there with them. I'd go for sure. Having said that, I'm lucky enough to come from a very liberal and LGBTQIA2S+ positive culture and social group. I hope it goes well for you!!

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    Michael ·
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    Yeah that's the main issue. I just dont know who the other people are...how they feel etc. If I had hung out with them before, then I can get a gauge on things. But I am literally showing up to people that I dont know and dont know how they feel.

    I also dont want people to feel they can't say or do things because I'm around. A part of me is all in my head I think but you just never know what you expect you know?

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  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
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    I wouldn't think twice about it either. As you indicated, there are other gay men attending the bach party, so I don't see why it would be an issue. Also, NOLA is an incredibly LGBTQ+ positive destination; so there will be a ton of out and proud men and women!

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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    If someone feels uncomfortable because there is a gay guy in the group, then that problem is theirs, not yours. I wouldn’t give it another second of thought. Your existence is not something to be worried about, and I’m so sorry you even feel the need to double check that you occupying space requires validation.
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    Michael ·
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    You can blame my parents for the validation part. Definitely working through that with my therapist.

    I appreciate your response so much.

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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I’m so sorry that has been your experience ❤️. Wishing you all the best in your self-healing journey!
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