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Remember, You Loved Him Before You Knew He Was Gay

Set aside any fears you may have of your loved one's changed lifestyle and remember your relationship before he came out of the closet. Think about what you love about him and remember those qualities are still present. Set aside any beliefs that you or someone else made him gay. It's no one's fault. Being gay is not who he is, it's a part of what he is! What he needs now is love and support to help him lead a healthy gay lifestyle, which in many cases includes marriage and raising children.

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