I didn't even realise you were gay. Many LGBTQ+ people who are relatively famous on UA-cam base their channel and persona around their sexuality. Your approach is very refreshing, well done Doug
Thanks for sharing your story, Doug. Remember to love yourself as much as we love you. There's no reason to feel pressured to "tell" anyone that you're gay. Live your life and do whatever makes you happy. 🐬
Thanks for letting a fellow Armstrong know he's not the only one to have struggled with the awkwardness and difficulties of coming out. But also the joy that comes with living an authentic life. Keep being yourself Doug, and thanks for being such a great role model in the community! :-)
I feel like it's interesting that you feel like you 'wimped out' by telling people the way you did but in reality there's no right or wrong way to do anything and any way it happens is fine :) Tbh I think your story is much more relatable to how everyone goes through telling people than like~ big announcements. It sucks that even these days it still is something that feels like 'a secret' that you need to let people know- hopefully that'll change soon with people like Doug sharing his story!
We love you and all your videos. You are such a polished talented speaker on UA-cam that it's amazing you had that much trouble telling people even as a young adult. But why do you have to be so good-looking and talented all at the same time and worry about telling people? That's the strange enigma that is you, Doug. Now you're telling people around the world and being such a good role model for so many millions of men and women. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments and your honesty with us all about all the parts of you.
1000000% RELATE TO EVERY WORD FROM HIS MOUTH. So good to hear role models like Doug talking about their own experience of coming out. Thank you for this Doug ❤️❤️❤️
"It sucks how a word that's supposed to mean happiness can somehow feel warped." - a line from More Happy Than Not. Its just that society gave an entirely different meaning and sort of a bad feeling to the word, that its kinda scary even if it just means happiness and being your true self.
fascinating to hear your difficulty in revealing yourself. it's the opposite impression you get based on your outgoing behavior in your videos. thanks for sharing your story
+Doug Armstrong hey doug I'm Ethan And I'm 13 I Love your vids and I don't want to come out to anyone but I kinda need to can you help me a bit I'm really scared about it
You shouldn't have to feel as though you need to tell everyone "I'm gay" The different ways you managed to let people know we're very casual and didn't make a bigger deal out of this small aspect of yourself than there needed to be. Congratulations
i've been out since i was 16 and i still struggle to say it all these years later(i'm 23). i'm super comfortable with my sexuality, and i've never had any self hate or self denial issues, but it's just incredibly hard to actually say the words "i'm gay". and although i am a bit on the flamboyant (or camp) side, most people still assume i'm straight, and that makes it even harder for me to come out. i think i just find the whole coming out situation a bit awkward, and that's what makes it so hard. i came out to my closest friends via text in order to avoid that awkwardness. and it gets even more awkward once they start asking questions
Doug I'm so proud of you! I love you lots and this is just a small part of your huge personality! You're such an inspiration ❤️ once again I love you ❤️❤️
The thing to remember is that to the person coming out it's the biggest thing, but to those you are telling it probably doesn't matter. From my own experience you have to do it when you feel that the time is right for YOU, but as Doug says once you've ripped off that band-aid you'll feel so much better and things will get easier from there.
This is literally how i did it too, and i wish i'd had a role model that i could relate with to make it easier. The best thing about this video is that adorable dolphin in the background though
Thanks for sharing this with us Doug :) Coming out through a powerpoint.. I can see the word art already with a fancy transition... I got way too carried away with that thought.
I did the same thing but with work friends. My old work friends and friends in Australia didn't know. But my LA and new work friends knew. I actually talked about it last video in my "coming out" video on my channel
HAHAHAHAHA I love that your method involves avoiding saying it as much as possible and just hooking up in front of people or hooking up with one of the people you wanna tell!
Been watching your videos for a while I never even clicked on that you was gay. I came out about 2 years ago had to write a letter to my family as I was too scared to admit it to them face to face. Best choice I ever made :) happy to see you being yourself man and happy.
Great story and you're so fortunate to have accepting friends and family. That must have made the experience so much easier for you! P.s - I can't stop looking at your teeth. They are near on perfect!
Thanks for sharing this Doug :) It's only really been the past few months that I've had the confidence and acceptance in myself to tell people that I identify as non-binary and am pansexual, and yeah I get what you mean about prolonging things making it harder. I guess I kind of wimped out with some people as well by just making UA-cam videos about these things and sharing them with my friends but that made the whole process a lot easier. Keep being you.
Great video, Doug! I feel like I'm kinda similar in the sense that people can't tell that I'm gay and always assume I'm straight, which makes it harder to come out I think. I've always struggled to say the words "I'm gay" and usually do exactly the type of things you described. I'm proud and happy with who I am but just don't like making a big fuss about it.
Damnit Doug. I wanted to hear the details about you and Joey haha. When you went to visit Cali, I was positive Joey was gay, and a little on the fence with you. But when you and Joey spent time together it confirmed it. What happened between you two! Haha
I love this video Doug! As confident and put-together as you appear, it helps to know someone else understands how frightening the coming out process can be.I mean, some people seem to have been born with superhuman confidence, like they're one of the X-Men with the power to transform 100 yards around them into a rainbow filled LGBT Pride parade. I am not one of those people. Coming out for me sometimes felt like getting exposed to Kryptonite. but that's okay because facing the fear and anxiety has always been worth the price. I think the takeaway from this video is that there's no one way to come out, even if you feel like you're, as you said, "slipping it through, or cheating it." Do it on your own terms however you like, but do it, because life gets so much better on the outside in the free air.
The thing that sucks is that you have to come out to pretty much every person you meet. Then you can be good friends with them and then you then then and they might act weird around you. This is for the rest of your life. However, I think that coming out give people the opportunity to treat other people who come out to them as a common thing.
lol Doug, I met you, when you came to California for Vidcon 2013. I ran into you, Joey, and the other British crew in the hotel on your way to a vidicon party. you were so nice to me. I wish i had taken a pic with you. :)
You know what Doug... I just think much higher of you now after seeing this... and I remember thinking you'd be gay first video I saw... but you know what, you are awesome
I feel you Doug... My colleagues at work don't know that I'm gay and my partner of 8 years is only known as my "roommate"... A shame really but I still have difficulty to say it out loud to people I know I have to see every day.
yeah you're still the cutest
Oh yoouu 🙌🏼
+Doug Armstrong who is your boyfriend
i agree
Proud of you Douglas ❤️
thanks babes
Coming out is always difficult.. but it's always a huge relief.
☺️
I didn't even realise you were gay. Many LGBTQ+ people who are relatively famous on UA-cam base their channel and persona around their sexuality. Your approach is very refreshing, well done Doug
Thank you so so so so so so so much for giving me the courage to come out. Love you David
Thanks for sharing your story, Doug. Remember to love yourself as much as we love you. There's no reason to feel pressured to "tell" anyone that you're gay. Live your life and do whatever makes you happy. 🐬
I did wonder if you would ever make one of these! Really glad you made this!
aw thanks rolland :) I'd been meaning to for a while!
Thanks for letting a fellow Armstrong know he's not the only one to have struggled with the awkwardness and difficulties of coming out. But also the joy that comes with living an authentic life. Keep being yourself Doug, and thanks for being such a great role model in the community! :-)
your eyebrows just dance throughout the whole video
I feel like it's interesting that you feel like you 'wimped out' by telling people the way you did but in reality there's no right or wrong way to do anything and any way it happens is fine :) Tbh I think your story is much more relatable to how everyone goes through telling people than like~ big announcements.
It sucks that even these days it still is something that feels like 'a secret' that you need to let people know- hopefully that'll change soon with people like Doug sharing his story!
We love you and all your videos. You are such a polished talented speaker on UA-cam that it's amazing you had that much trouble telling people even as a young adult. But why do you have to be so good-looking and talented all at the same time and worry about telling people? That's the strange enigma that is you, Doug. Now you're telling people around the world and being such a good role model for so many millions of men and women. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments and your honesty with us all about all the parts of you.
1000000% RELATE TO EVERY WORD FROM HIS MOUTH. So good to hear role models like Doug talking about their own experience of coming out. Thank you for this Doug ❤️❤️❤️
+Ben Harrison aww I hope it helps some people!
I'm happy for you man. a lot of people will be too nervous, but you shared the news. You are a big inspiration Doug, STILL LOVE U
You are a great human being. 💖 Glad u shared your story !
Ily Doug! We will always support you
I'm so happy you can now be yourself. we love you and will always support you xx
You are so right, It's not a big deal! Congrats on being able to be open with who you are. xx
Great video, Doug. I am glad the whole process ended up working out for you and that you got so much support.
"It sucks how a word that's supposed to mean happiness can somehow feel warped." - a line from More Happy Than Not.
Its just that society gave an entirely different meaning and sort of a bad feeling to the word, that its kinda scary even if it just means happiness and being your true self.
I'm so proud of you Doug! I love you so much and I'll always be here to support you♡
Great video. An unvarnished look into (continually!) coming out. I can certainly relate. I hope its helpful for others.
" And do a powerpoint presentation" HAHA DOUG 🐬
🐳😁🐳😁🐳
fascinating to hear your difficulty in revealing yourself. it's the opposite impression you get based on your outgoing behavior in your videos. thanks for sharing your story
Aw Doug
+DanJames 💖
+Doug Armstrong hey doug I'm Ethan And I'm 13 I
Love your vids and I don't want to come out to anyone but I kinda need to can you help me a bit I'm really scared about it
You shouldn't have to feel as though you need to tell everyone "I'm gay"
The different ways you managed to let people know we're very casual and didn't make a bigger deal out of this small aspect of yourself than there needed to be. Congratulations
Very open and honest story. Happy you're now comfortable telling people.
I have been waiting so long for this video. Thank you Doug
So proud of you Doug!! Thanks for sharing your story!! Sending you lots of love ♥♥♥🐬
He's so inspirational to be so proud of who he is
I love you Doug, such inspiration. I can relate with your story. ❤️
+Javi Aviles aww thats very kind thank you!
i've been out since i was 16 and i still struggle to say it all these years later(i'm 23).
i'm super comfortable with my sexuality, and i've never had any self hate or self denial issues, but it's just incredibly hard to actually say the words "i'm gay". and although i am a bit on the flamboyant (or camp) side, most people still assume i'm straight, and that makes it even harder for me to come out.
i think i just find the whole coming out situation a bit awkward, and that's what makes it so hard. i came out to my closest friends via text in order to avoid that awkwardness.
and it gets even more awkward once they start asking questions
Doug I'm so proud of you! I love you lots and this is just a small part of your huge personality! You're such an inspiration ❤️ once again I love you ❤️❤️
The thing to remember is that to the person coming out it's the biggest thing, but to those you are telling it probably doesn't matter. From my own experience you have to do it when you feel that the time is right for YOU, but as Doug says once you've ripped off that band-aid you'll feel so much better and things will get easier from there.
This is literally how i did it too, and i wish i'd had a role model that i could relate with to make it easier.
The best thing about this video is that adorable dolphin in the background though
Thanks for sharing this with us Doug :)
Coming out through a powerpoint.. I can see the word art already with a fancy transition... I got way too carried away with that thought.
Your coming out was a natural progression and I think that's a better way to be!
Great video doug! This will be really helpful to so many people!
+NikiNSammy aw that's very kind boys! 😊
You're awesome! thanks for this.
Well done Doug
I'm very proud of you
I think that you are a great inspiration ✌🏽️
You r such an inspirational role model
This sounds so real and relatable :)
Loved this! Thanks Doug! 😊
Love u Doug! 🐬🐬🐬🐬
That Dolphins at the back is so adorable and I'm so proud of you for comming out to everybody 🌹
he is the cutest! got him in canada ☺🐬
doug i love this so much you are a true inspiration x
happy you got over it really proud your
great person nomatter what
the only thing that matters is that your happy
Thanks for sharing your coming out story with us :)
Love you lots Doug! (Musicals are awesome)
So proud
I did the same thing but with work friends. My old work friends and friends in Australia didn't know. But my LA and new work friends knew. I actually talked about it last video in my "coming out" video on my channel
Good to hear your story Doug! :) xx
love the eyebrows play
I absolutely had no idea but I'm so happy for you I have struggles like this myself :)
Aw Doug! proud of you! it must be hard to do this! xx
HAHAHAHAHA I love that your method involves avoiding saying it as much as possible and just hooking up in front of people or hooking up with one of the people you wanna tell!
Proud of you Doug :) keep up the amazing videos
Very proud of you Doug!
Thankyou for sharing this Doug, hopefully this gives courage to other people ♥
Great video - really pleased that people have positive role models as you to support them - keep up the good work!
Beautiful blues
very good idea! just tell it to a girl who is into gossip, so you don't have to come out to others.. she will voluntarily do the job for you.
Been watching your videos for a while I never even clicked on that you was gay. I came out about 2 years ago had to write a letter to my family as I was too scared to admit it to them face to face. Best choice I ever made :) happy to see you being yourself man and happy.
+Josh Niklas aw Joshy
You're hair looks pretty nice mate
Bless 💜 this will inspire others. Much love xo
Doug, you are so brave and I really respect you! 🐬 :)
Great story and you're so fortunate to have accepting friends and family. That must have made the experience so much easier for you!
P.s - I can't stop looking at your teeth. They are near on perfect!
Thanks for sharing this Doug :) It's only really been the past few months that I've had the confidence and acceptance in myself to tell people that I identify as non-binary and am pansexual, and yeah I get what you mean about prolonging things making it harder. I guess I kind of wimped out with some people as well by just making UA-cam videos about these things and sharing them with my friends but that made the whole process a lot easier. Keep being you.
good job dude for speaking your mind
As soon as I saw a new video immediately liked it. 😃
Proud of you Doug! 👍🏻😘😆
+Tori Cook aww thanks so much :3
Truly enjoyed this vid, I can relate to coming out via other people... done that myself too many times haha. Hope all is going well!
You're absolutely stunning 😍 I graduated with 16 people. I know exactly how you felt about coming out in a small town.
Great video and I loved your shirt! Thanks for sharing it!
Wow, you're so brave, I can't even tell my best friend that I like her... 😅😂
So proud of you 😃❤
lmao you made me laugh too much in this video😂💖
Great video, Doug! I feel like I'm kinda similar in the sense that people can't tell that I'm gay and always assume I'm straight, which makes it harder to come out I think. I've always struggled to say the words "I'm gay" and usually do exactly the type of things you described. I'm proud and happy with who I am but just don't like making a big fuss about it.
Love you Doug
Great video Doug keep up the great work
Awwww your adorable good job so proud just own it
Damnit Doug. I wanted to hear the details about you and Joey haha. When you went to visit Cali, I was positive Joey was gay, and a little on the fence with you. But when you and Joey spent time together it confirmed it. What happened between you two! Haha
🙃
+ineedlulz yea, they made a cute couple and looked happy
+Doug Armstrong u have nothing to say
I love this video Doug! As confident and put-together as you appear, it helps to know someone else understands how frightening the coming out process can be.I mean, some people seem to have been born with superhuman confidence, like they're one of the X-Men with the power to transform 100 yards around them into a rainbow filled LGBT Pride parade. I am not one of those people. Coming out for me sometimes felt like getting exposed to Kryptonite. but that's okay because facing the fear and anxiety has always been worth the price. I think the takeaway from this video is that there's no one way to come out, even if you feel like you're, as you said, "slipping it through, or cheating it." Do it on your own terms however you like, but do it, because life gets so much better on the outside in the free air.
The thing that sucks is that you have to come out to pretty much every person you meet. Then you can be good friends with them and then you then then and they might act weird around you. This is for the rest of your life. However, I think that coming out give people the opportunity to treat other people who come out to them as a common thing.
lol Doug, I met you, when you came to California for Vidcon 2013. I ran into you, Joey, and the other British crew in the hotel on your way to a vidicon party. you were so nice to me. I wish i had taken a pic with you. :)
Sooooo are we ever going to get the whole story behind you and Joey Graceffa now that you're both out???
Your hair is so perfect👌 wish I had your hair lol
thats soooo brave of u!!!!
Very nice story. You are a good speaker and story teller
You know what Doug... I just think much higher of you now after seeing this... and I remember thinking you'd be gay first video I saw... but you know what, you are awesome
Thanks for sharing Doug. And it’s nice to know there are still “Doug’s” in the millennial generation. Don’t hear this wonderful name much any more.
You should have prepared a PowerPoint presentation. I ROFLd at that XD
I genuinely really really like you Doug 😂😍
You're a lovely soul ~
not matter what your sexuality is your still Doug Armstrong the most amazing UA-camr ever 💞
I feel you Doug... My colleagues at work don't know that I'm gay and my partner of 8 years is only known as my "roommate"... A shame really but I still have difficulty to say it out loud to people I know I have to see every day.
aw you're so cute! I love you!!
I KNEW IT!!! My gaydar's pretty on fleek...
"i love guys, guys are the best, sorry girls " Lol me
that was brave, congrats! love you
Hair on fleek :3