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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn't OP bringing his traits up BECAUSE the friend said he wants to date women. Perhaps a bit stereotypical, but meaning that he would be able to hide his sexual preference without difficulty. OP seems confused because if a straight friend came out saying they suddenly desired a homosexual relationship, it would be confusing. He is asking how to help. [/quote]

It doesn't come across that way.  Read it edited like this, and again in the original--it makes a difference.

have a very good friend, we've known each other since elementary school, went thru hs together, stayed in touch thru college and we are still best friends. 
I'm married and have 2 kids. He's basically their uncle.

We are 35 years old.

I have known that he's gay since end of hs/beginning of college. Everyone knows he's gay, he does not hide it.

Recently he confided in my that he "doesn't want to be gay". He said that he has always known that he's gay, but he has never wanted to be gay. 
He said that he has always dreamed of having a typical family, a wife and kids. He told me that he wants to try dating women.

I was floored, I didn't know what to say. I suggested he talk to a therapist about this to maybe weed out why he's feeling this way

I love him, he is like a brother and want to support him, but was speechless.

What else can I say to him? 
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