Occasional Friends and Partners

AT LAST! SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS!

If you are.....

• A gay, lesbian or bisexual who is in the closet and has not come out socially, vocationally or personally.
• Gay, lesbian and bisexual who would like opposite sex partners for corporate, social or friendship support.
• A gay, lesbian or bisexual who would like occasional companionship for work or family functions.
• Someone who is looking for a friend to enhance their social and personal lives.

It became obvious through counselling persons in the gay and lesbian community that there is a clear need for opposite sex as well as same sex companionship, friendship and support.   Although not heterosexual, many people have been socially and culturally conditioned to want the company of the opposite sex.  Others are in the closet and not yet ready to reveal their new sexual orientation to colleagues and family including their own offspring. We often hear the very familiar story of gay and lesbian counsellors/organisations pushing people to come out when they are not ready and adding to what is already a distressing situation. OFP respects that everyone is unique and at different stages in their life journeys and we believe that having an understanding opposite sex friend can be a great life style support.