There are plenty of comedies to choose from, so select one you think your friend will like. Think of a few choices and let your friend pick which one they think will be the funniest.  Classic funny movies or tv shows include Superbad, The Office, or Friends. Find a list of options by typing "funny tv shows or movies" into your search engine online. Watching videos of comedians doing stand-up comedy is a great way to ensure a few laughs. Either look up a comedian you know your friend already likes, or choose a new one to watch to see if they’re funny. Sites like YouTube and Netflix have lots of comedian show options.  Many comedians have their own tv shows where they aren’t just doing stand-up but are still very funny, such as Ellen DeGeneres or Aziz Ansari. Type “comedians” into your search bar to find funny comedians to watch. These could be quotes from famous historical figures, tv show characters, or authors. Find a few funny quotes online and save them by writing them down, typing them into your phone, or taking a picture of them.  An example of a funny quote might be, "There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate." Type “funny quotes” or something similar into a search engine to find great options. You can even make your search more specific by choosing a topic, like “funny quotes about school” or “hilarious quotes about dogs.” This is a great way to make your friend laugh when you’re not with them. Whenever you see a funny picture or meme as you’re scrolling through social media, save the picture to send to your friend. You can also search “funny memes” in an online search engine to find lots of choices.  Think about which memes or pictures your friend might like. For example, if they love cats, a meme about a cat will probably make them laugh. Look for popular memes on Pinterest or Instagram.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch a funny movie or tv show together. Find videos of comedians for a comedy watch session. Look up funny quotes online to tell your friend. Send your friend funny memes or pictures.


It can feel liberating to speak your truth to others. If you’re ready to live fully as yourself, you are ready to come out. If you’re not confident in how you identify, you might want to wait to tell your family members. Make sure that you can comfortably say to yourself, “I am gay and proud of who I am” before you tell your family.  If you are having trouble figuring out how you identify, that’s okay. Try going to a helpful website like the one for PFLAG. That organization has great resources for members of the LGBT community and their friends and family members.  You could also talk to a gay person that you know and ask if they could share their coming out experience with you. It’s understandable that you might be nervous before you come out. That’s okay! Take some time to plan out what you want to say. This will help your comfort level. Jot down what you want to say word for word or just jot down some main points.  You could write down an opening statement like, “Mom, I have something important to tell you. I’m gay, and I’m very happy that I can be open and honest with you.” You can also list some keywords to include, like proud, excited, or nervous. Try writing down how you might respond if the person says something negative. You could try, "I was really hoping for your support. If you're not able to offer that right now, maybe we could talk again in a few days." You don’t have to tell multiple people at once unless you want to. Think about the people in your family and consider who is supportive and understanding. You might want to tell them first. They can serve as your support system when you are ready to tell more people.   Of course, it’s fine if you want to tell both parents at once. But if you feel more comfortable with one of them, you can talk to them separately. You could choose to tell a sibling or a kind aunt or uncle first. It’s completely up to you and who you feel most comfortable with. If you’re feeling pretty uncertain, consider writing a letter. A personal note for a family member allows you to express yourself without dealing with the anxiety of a face to face conversation. It will also give them time to process your news privately.   Another benefit of letters is that you have time to edit and make sure that you’ve said exactly what you want to say. Another option is to talk over the phone if you don’t want to speak in person. It's great that you want to be open and honest with your family members. However, hold off on telling someone if they've given you signals that they are not accepting. While it's great to want to live your truth, it's also important that you prioritize your feelings. Coming out to someone who may make you feel bad might not be worth it. Avoid telling someone if:  They frequently make homophobic remarks They have openly said hurtful things about gay people They have threatened to not support you if you come out as gay If you think that your family member might react negatively, make sure to plan for how that might impact you. If you live with your parents, make sure that you have an alternate living plan lined up in case your parents kick you out. Hopefully, that won’t happen, but it’s best to be prepared. Ask a friend or other family member if you can stay with them if the conversation doesn’t go well. If your parents support you financially, consider waiting to tell them until you can support yourself.
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure you are ready to discuss your sexual orientation. Write down what you want to say. Choose one person to tell first. Write a letter if you’re not comfortable speaking face to face. Consider waiting to come out if you don't think you'll be supported. Make sure you have options if you need to change your living situation.


Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or press ⊞ Win. You'll find this icon on the far-left side of the Start window. It's a folder in the left-hand column of options in the File Explorer window. Shortcut icons have a white box with an arrow in their lower-left corners. You cannot change the icons of specific files (e.g., Notepad files or .exe files) using this method. It's in the upper-left corner of the File Explorer window. Doing so will open a toolbar at the top of the window. This is a white box with a red checkmark in the "Open" section of the toolbar. You can also right-click on the icon on your desktop and then click Properties to get to this menu. This process will vary depending on the type of icon you're editing:   Shortcut - Click the Shortcut tab at the top of the Properties window, then click Change Icon near the bottom of the window.  Folder - Click the Customize tab at the top of the Properties window, then click Change Icon near the bottom of the window. You can select two different types of icons:   System icon - Click an icon in the window.  Custom icon - Click Browse, then click the folder that your custom icons are in on the left side of the window. Select the icon you want to use, then click Open. This will assign your selected icon. Doing so confirms your decision and changes the original icon to your selected icon.
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Open Start . Click the File Explorer . Click Desktop. Click a shortcut or folder icon. Click the Home tab. Click Properties. Open the icon's "Change Icon" window. Select an icon. Click OK. Click Apply, then click OK.