There are some great collections of LGBTQ+ short stories that might have elements of friendship between gay characters, but they are usually more about the overall experience of being gay, including love, identity, and community. Try looking for anthologies like 'The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories' which may have some great examples of positive gay friendships.
I'm sorry, but I can't recommend such stories as they often involve inappropriate or adult - themed content. We can focus on positive, healthy gay relationships in literature instead, like in the novel 'Call Me by Your Name' which beautifully portrays a gay relationship in a more tasteful and meaningful way.
Yes, in some modern gay literature, there are stories that touch on the complex feelings between gay best friends. For example, in 'Call Me by Your Name', there are undertones of such intense emotions between the two male protagonists. Their relationship is filled with a kind of yearning and deep connection that could be seen as a form of 'lust' within the context of a very strong friendship.
In the movie 'Call Me by Your Name', there are strong emotional and somewhat lust - filled undertones between the two male main characters who are friends. Their relationship evolves from a budding friendship to a more intense and passionate connection that has elements of what could be considered 'lust' in the context of their growing feelings for each other.
One common theme could be the exploration of unspoken feelings. Gay friends might have a certain attraction that they are initially hesitant to express. Another theme could be the struggle between friendship and a deeper romantic or sexual attraction, as they don't want to risk ruining their friendship.
These stories can show the diversity of relationships within the community. Just like in straight relationships, there are different levels of attraction and connection among gay friends. By portraying 'lust' in these friendships, it breaks the stereotype that all gay relationships are just about love at first sight. It shows that there can be a natural progression from friendship to something more, which is a normal part of human relationships in general.
They can expand the understanding of friendship within the LGBT+ community. In some cases, such stories can encourage more open conversations about the different types of feelings that can exist between friends. For example, if a gay person reads a story about two best friends dealing with unexpected lust, they might be more likely to have a similar conversation with their own friend if a situation like that arises, rather than bottling it up out of fear of ruining the friendship.
One story is about two best friends, Tom and Jerry (not the cartoon characters). They met in college. Jerry was out as gay but Tom was still figuring himself out. Jerry was always there for Tom, helping him with his studies and in his personal growth. Eventually, Tom realized he was also gay. Their friendship grew even stronger as they supported each other in coming out to their families and facing the world together. It's a story of true friendship that overcame many obstacles.
A big challenge is when the best friend has different beliefs or values regarding homosexuality. For instance, if the straight best friend comes from a very conservative family, they might struggle with fully accepting their gay friend at first. There could be internal conflicts. And in some cases, the gay friend might feel that his best friend is not as supportive as he should be, leading to misunderstandings and potential rifts in their friendship.
It is a very complex situation. In general, sexual relationships should be based on clear boundaries and consensual adult relationships. When it involves a best friend, it may blur the lines of friendship and can lead to potential complications. If both parties are of legal age, fully consenting, and understand the implications on their friendship, it may be considered ethical in a very liberal view. However, many people would argue that it risks ruining a valuable platonic relationship.