Thank you, I dont know if I'll be ready to date anytime soon at all. But maybe in the future.

You've been so mature and emphatic during this, it's really impressive to see. I hope you are doing a bit better and find the perfect guy soon!

That’s brilliant. I never truly thought about that. Like that’s smart.

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> what’s his excuse?”

/u/DylanHate Gave you a good example. If they call you names or attack you verbally in any way, respond calmly. But there's a trick. Every answer you give to someone, end with a question. For example: "I apparently made a wrong decision. Do you hate me for that?"

Ending your responses with questions pointed towards the attackers, you have the upper hand. In turn, you force them to explain their behavior. You're taking control over the conversation. If they avoid responding, say it again: "I asked you if you hated me. Respond. Do you hate me?"

Prepare in advance good strong questions that will force them to explain themselves. More examples:

"You're not a person I want to discuss my life with. Why are you trying to ruin my life?"

"I think it's not of your concern. Do you feel better by attacking me?"

"I didn't ask you for your opinion. Why are you attacking me?"

"I understand you may be upset. Can't you be a better person?"

Remember, first respond, then ask. Short answer immediately followed by a question.

I am not a native speaker. You can find better responses and questions that suit your situation.

Respectfully, it isn’t, I’m sorry my writing skills aren’t perfect. But if you’d like to you can dm me and I can offer a bit more insight ❤️

He's staying vulnerable and true to his feelings in the face of extreme social stigma. So proud of OP and their authenticity. I hope they never lose the ability to love like they do.

I’m so sorry you had to experience this BUT please be careful about confronting him at school. I’m honestly worried for your physical well-being especially because of how homophobic him and his friends honestly are. Please be careful and maybe try not to be alone. I’m wishing you the best.

I hope it's not peaceful. I hope Skylar and his friends are shown in the light they've been presenting themselves in. I hope vengeance comes.

Pure fantasy

This whole thing seems so damn weird. Do you live in a particularly conservative area where open bigotry is accepted and encouraged? Because in most schools these days someone being gay is accepted pretty easy and the student body would be far more likely to tear him a new one instead of you. Also his mum is bi, what the hell?

But okay even if it was an ultra conservative area where gay people are met with massive ridicule, wouldn't the homophobic friends look at him sideways for willingly doing the dare for several months and making out with you?? It definitely sounds like his hostility and mockery of you might be performative to convince his friends he doesn't swing that way.

What I haven't seen anybody mention so far is the possibility that Skyler could have just refunded/sold the necklace. It's what I would do if I had an expensive piece of jewelry that wasn't very dear to me. It sucks to think about, but the guy is clearly a prick and I wouldn't be at all surprised.

And even if he hasn't done that, he could just lie about it. The obvious response to being called out this way would be "I sold it, lol".

Yeah I gotta say my petty ass would be making a scene in front of everyone at school about how great the sex was and how much I missed some specific detail.

Yes it would be wrong to use the homophobia against him but also fuck him for doing this shit.

As far as them calling you slurs and saying you lied… drop those receipts, put him on blast. I hate liars.

It seems to me you're being sticking point these days is the necklace which is a symbol of your love for Tyler. Simply put the sooner you can let that necklace go the sooner you can let him go. Best of luck to you.

> thought it was my once in a lifetime love.

This doesn't exist. Love takes work every day from both sides. I firmly believe you can fall in love with almost anyone. Making it last is the hard part. I tell this to every newlywed - wake up and choose to love the other person every day. Even when you want to scream in their face and think you hate them. Choose to love them.

This asshole wasn't making this choice. And to be honest, you're young and in lust love. You probably weren't making this choice either.

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Sometimes people say it's a promissory gift. Like you get to keep it provided certain conditions are met. He can lie and say it was an engagement gift maybe.

I apologize my writing skills aren't perfect. But the story is real and if you'd like proof feel free to dm me. <3

https://youtu.be/FrK4xPy4ahg

He may have popularity but I promise you it doesn’t spread far in high school I was a bit of an outcast and was constantly bullied by a girl who I knew and is a crack whore now and so it was hard to make friends because of popularity issues some pepole will look past and not care what they say because you are and always will be you and I was liked in that crowd

However most of my friends were actually a grade above me I met a few later in middle school and when I got into the high school part of my school nothing changed really and I built those bonds met new pepole in that grade and about 25% of that class atleast knew me and they’re my main friend group today even

TLDR: moral of the story if you can’t make friends in your area make a new area you will find pepole to make friends with regardless of your current mass opinion from 5-10 pepole

‘Wow, skyler pretended to be gay for three months for what? A few dates and a gold necklace. He’s the real life version of ‘I’m not gay but 20 bucks is 20 bucks’’

> karma's gonna bite them back in the future

Although a nice platitude, this unfortunately often isn't the case.

Hey there, fellow gay here 👋🏳️‍🌈. I have fortunately not been wronged in such a disdainful way, but I do have some insight.

Honestly, getting into this guy's psyche, if you really want the necklace back, you will need to make it clear (publicly or otherwise) that if he keeps the necklace, then he obviously has feelings for you. You can even say something like, "I'm glad you're keeping the necklace, Skyler, because it proves this wasn't just an act. You really did have feelings for me and our relationship was real." If he keeps the necklace, he's outed himself whether he's ready to or not (and it's not your responsibility), and if he gives it back he has a way out (for now), and you get your rightful property back.

The worst homophobes in this world are pretty consistently gay themselves. Even entertaining the idea of the dare is proof in and of itself that he has homosexual thoughts. I really feel for you, buddy. Just know, it does get better (not in a straight line, mind you, but straight lines are boring af), and the community is here to support you along the way.

Good luck! ✊