I remember when my best friend and co-worker came out to me.  I had known him for over a year but the topic of his sexuality had never come up before.  I had confided in him about my childhood and things I had gone through and so in a gesture of giving he whispered into my ear, "I have something to share with you too. I'm gay."  Then he leaned back and giggled nervously waiting for my response.  I had suspected all along but I thought it would be appropriate to act surprised.  I smiled a...