I always knew that my coming out would on it's own cause me to lose friends.
One always hopes for the best and prepares for the worst.
I did lose all my friends. Their problem not mine.
Consequently I have a number of acquaintances but none that I could go out for coffee or lunches with. They have all been professional people that I was paying. No not like that. lol
Psychologist, nail tech, beauty salon staff and my medical doctors.
Last year I met 2 really nice ladies at a make up demonstration run by my beauticians. Both told me that they would love to go for coffee and today that happened. Only about 6 months back now and at times I thought nothing would come of the offer.
Lunch in the sunshine and a great conversation which will happen again I am sure.
Only one week ago I met another young lady who has been texting me about her boyfriend of all things. She knows and does not care that I am not a GG. What really blew me away was she wanted to see me in hospital. I preferred not to as I was not at my best. What she did was to get me a care package of magazines, puzzle book, chocolates and a face mask , then had it delivered to my room.
I was quite moved by her generosity. Something she told me to get used to as that is what friends do.
Now all I have to do is filter through this dating site I have put myself on.