Gay Guy Likes "Straight" Guy

Dear Brian,
My name is Mike and I am a gay male. There is this boy I like and I think he is gay because of his actions and other significant clues however I know stereotypes do not work for everyone. Anyways , the problem is that I have never talked to the guy and I want to. I have no reason to talk to him besides the fact that I like him and I don't want to talk to him and make him feel uncomfortable because he knows I am gay. I don't know...any suggestions?
- Mike

Dear Mike,
Start by sending him some non-verbal cues.  Prolonged eye contact, even if you're only passing him in a hallway or on the street, is the single most effective way to communicate your attraction to him (short of fondling his private parts).  If he returns your gaze, even for a moment, there's hope.  When your paths cross, also be sure to turn around to look at him after he passes.  If he turns around too, well, sweetie, you can be sure the interest is mutual. 

The next step would be to talk to him.  The conversation could be about anything, even a subject as trivial as the weather.  The point is to make a connection and lay the groundwork for the moment when you let him know how you feel.  Of course, if none of these suggestions work, it's possible he's not interested.

Then again, you may very well be making him uncomfortable as you fear.  In that case, you might want to throw caution to the wind and come right out and confess your feelings to him.  If he knows you're gay, what have you got to lose?  He could very well be gay too.  Stereotypes don't work for everyone but how many straight men lisp, limp their wrists, or behave in a girlish manner?  Almost none, so you have reason to feel encouraged.

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