Galetre, I want to commend because you have obviously been a wonderful mother to your son for him to share what he is going through with you, whether it is dating a girl or thinking he might be gay. As others have said, that is a huge risk on his part but he obviously feels very loved and safe with you. Wow, if it were me and I had a husband who is a step father to my boy, I'd go all bat-****-crazy on his *** if he were to make my boy feel bad about who he is! Easier said than done, of course!

My step niece went through a lesbian phase in her mid 20's, and when I asked my sister how she was doing with all of that, my sister told me she was back to men. Well, whatever! So, it could be your son is still feeling his way along to finding out who he is. Ditto on all the great advice everyone has given about support and being safe. And yes, it is a kinder time to be gay. Relationships can be hard, no matter from what orientation.