There are a lot of people in the LGBTQ+ community who are different from one another.It will become more likely that you will know a person in the community.It can be hard for some, but here are some steps to accept them.
Step 1: Don't get angry.
This isn't something they chose, but is a part of who they are.You being mad won't change it.
Step 2: If you feel like they should have told you sooner, avoid that.
It takes a lot of courage to make such a revelation and the fact that they are telling you now means they trust and respect you!Maybe they realized this about themselves, or maybe they were not ready to tell you.
Step 3: Say that you're happy that the person was able to give you the information.
You should be able to say this without lying because it means that the person trusted you.
Step 4: It's a good idea to be supportive.
If you want to hug them, pat them on the back.Show them how much you love them.
Step 5: You should be educated.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer issues in your country can be read.Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people write blogs.If you have initial biases, try to get rid of them while you are reading.Don't read only one viewpoint.If you have a faith-based objection, look into the teachings of supportive members of your religious community.
Step 6: Do you think this will impact you?
It could be a yes if you want to enter a relationship with the person.Understand why you shouldn't treat them differently now if the answer was no.Think about why anything should change for them, because nothing has changed for you.Think about why you wanted to reject the person if the answer was yes.Is it because of personal beliefs?Why should your beliefs affect this person?Did it have to do with the end of a relationship?Should you maintain a friendship with this person or should you cut ties?
Step 7: Don't ignore them when they come out.
It's terrible to lose a friend because of what you can't control.Remember that your relationship with the person isn't different because they are still the same.A person's sexual orientation does not affect their personality.Your friend is the same.
Step 8: Give your support to your friend.
Although their personality will not have changed because they came out, you have to understand that there are certain challenges that other people don't face.Help your friend through these challenges.Take that positively if they want you to meet their significant other.Be nice!Judgement should not be affected by gender.Correct people if they make a bigoted remark.Sometimes people say homophobic or transphobic things without realizing it.If someone says something like "That's so gay" or uses the wrong pronouns, correct them and explain why.Don't give up for them.If someone makes a bigoted remark to them, defend them and try to stop the harassment.If they want, go with them to the doctors' appointments.Trans people often have appointments related to hormones, surgery, and other things.Sometimes a friend is welcome.You should not go to a place where you are not welcome because these are very personal.
Step 9: Don't get affected by transphobia.
Acceptance is the key.Accept your friend and love them.You can get to know the LGBTQ community better by reading articles.
Step 10: Don't be afraid to change.
biased and bigoted views are the opinions of most people.They can tell you that you are doing something wrong.Try to modify your speech and behavior by listening to them.Don't take it personally.