Hey...I've been married 16 years and have had about one-half that amount of (male) friends. I'm straight. Always have been. I just have more female friends than male. When I get a male friend, people ask if I'm/we're a couple and/or gay. I hate that. Why can't two guys be "friends" without others assuming or wondering about our sexuality. I don't ask my wife if her friends are lesbians. Gimme a break! Anyhow...My best friend of two years was asked by a mutual friend of both of ours if he was gay and if he was my "mate"...God!!! Anyhow..since that time, my best friend has decided it "best" if we find other friends and hang out with others so people don't talk. He won't answer my calls, or my text messages or my e-mails anymore and said he needs "time and space"...All I can ask is...What the hell gives?!? Have you been through this? Did it hurt (emotionally) when your buddy dumped you and abandoned your friendship? It has hurt my feelings because before he was asked the gay question, he was basically a part of our family...My wife and kids love the guy and we did holidays, birthdays together, etc. SO..any input would be appreciated! Thanks!