Is it true that extremely homophobic guys are gay?

My cousin just came out of the closet, and his brother always calls him the f word, gay wad, pansy etc..... i know for a fact that the homophobe isnt totally against being gay cause an uncle of ours is, and hes fine with him? im just wondering.....

Is it true that extremely homophobic guys are gay?
Well, his brother has been knocked for a loop with this news. There may have been times when they were completely nude [or nearly so] together, or any number of familial interactions. It's especially difficult if they're teenagers -- sexuality is still very confusing at that age, so "convolutions" and increased layers can be difficult to process.



And if they are still teenagers, the parents should be involved in this and let the brother know that the name-calling is unacceptable.



Oh, wait -- is the name-calling actually just good-natured teasing? If so, that's fine, as long as your cousin is enjoying it and "returning fire." But if it's indeed hostile, the situation needs to be dealt with calmly and rationally, but firmly.



If the brother is fine with your uncle being gay, he's not a homophobe -- he's just dealing with the shock/surprise of learning his own brother is also gay.
Reply:Its usually known when people "protest too much" they're usually lying to cover up their own feelings. But, every situation is different.
Reply:extremely homophobic guys hate gays...
Reply:He's just acting as if he's ashamed of his brother, as he wants to dispel any notions that he may be a closeted person as well. And then maybe he now does have a few doubts about himself. So not wanting to appear gay is not the same as actually being gay.
Reply:Could be his brother is just ripping on him. As brother's are known to do.
Reply:Yes, because Mel Gibson has repressed homosexual tendancies.
Reply:Alot of people react with hate or fear to things thay cannot understand.
Reply:no ... they are scared that someone might think they are gay