a Little Gay Chat

[@ConnorFranta]

hiiiiii all! missed ya. hope you're having a wonderful summer and this video brings you a little joy today ♥

[@maggiereid2865]

It does, they always do🥰😃

[@Queen_Alexia_Vel]

Hiya Connor

[@Queen_Alexia_Vel]

Connor, I have a kinda personal question to do with my own sorta...well...love triangle thing, what do I do when I really love both of these two boys, but one doesn't wanna be with the other but the other two wanna be with each other and the other if that makes sense?

[@__...__...__]

🤍

[@nioviiosif5134]

Hey Connor😄...Have a wonderful summer as well and thank you for being yourself, you deserve all the peace and happiness.😊♥Btw Random question: Yk a while back I heard smth about Virgos, I mean stereotypically they're portrayed as being organized and having their shit together basically, but what I heard since I'm into astrology, that Virgos are actually quite chaotic..with certain things and especially themselves...like they're seen as put together and all but underneath all that sort of facade they actually don't have their shit together. Is that true for you...bc I don't wanna generalize this...so I'm asking personally in your case.

[@SpideyMorpher94]

“It could not be more cheesy but guess what? It could not be more true” - Connor Franta 2022

[@ConnorFranta]

add it to the rest of my flowery quotes lol

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

I’m someone who hates going through periods of uncertainty, but Connor’s quote about being excited for a limitless future made me calmer. Ah, I’ve missed Connor uploads!

[@LMMariszcka]

i think i really needed to hear this. i kinda choked up at the part where you talk about dropping comments into daily life. i’m out as a lesbian but i haven’t been doing that and the moment you said we’re pushed into this box to be kept quiet i realised i’ve been repressing myself for the comfort of others. i always thought i was past shame ”bc im out” but i’m not and you’re right about nobody talking about that transitional period from being gay in theory to being gay in action. i’m so happy to hear someone adress it. it always seems like people flip like a switch like no biggie bit in reality it’s just plain hard. i love your gay life videos, it gives me hope for my own gay healing, life and future 💖 also the stache looks great on you!!

[@LeeWestwick]

Chats are Underrated 🇬🇧

[@ConnorFranta]

my version of a podcast hah

[@LeeWestwick]

@@ConnorFranta Connor you should have your own TV Show ✨ oooh and also those sweet dream calming voice things where they soothe you.

[@LeeWestwick]

@@ConnorFranta 🌹

[@indybruce394]

So good to see and hear from you again, Connor! I/we have missed you!! I so appreciate that you're willing to share some of the joys and sorrows you've had during the past decade! It means so much to your followers, many of whom are struggling with the same challenges. See you again, soon (I hope!).

[@chrisliprt7525]

Great video

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

I think I’m on the spectrum so thank you for writing this. It feels like a warm and reassuring hug on days that I feel “broken”.

[@chrisliprt7525]

@@bobthebuilderday6leader I'm so glad that my comments helped you!!! I'm aroace myself, so I know how that can feel. Sending a hug your way!!!

[@ConnorFranta]

oh no, apologies if that's how my words came across - definitely not their intent ❤

[@emmaalynchh3622]

As a viewer since 2012, this made me cry. So proud of you and inspired by your growth. Thank you for sharing this!!! ❤️

[@Kate-bu8qj]

really feel like ive grown into my identity alongside you :)

[@moanateliersoo18]

Yay! K drama/ Webtoon :) glad you to enjoy Semantic Error.

[@maeveseavers567]

connor franta is my favourite youtuber by a mile because his videos give me so much peace. i’ve only come to terms with my sexuality over the last few months and have now even started coming out to people but i’ve been taking my time to rewatch all these videos i’ve been watching over the years with a whole new perspective. i’m going to reread your books too and i’m so so excited to see it through a fresh pair of eyes. your content is so important, connor. thank you xx

[@lowehvay]

The timing of this video is impeccable. I grew up knowing I was gay. But i never come out to anybody because it affects every aspect of my life. Even the government openly prohibited it. Now, at the age of 21, I can be out and proud since i moved to another country, But, in comparison to my expectations, I'm confused and uneasy most of the time. I frequently feel like I'm not gay enough. So, knowing that it will be a long journey was hugely helpful. I guess I'll have to start to get used to my-‘gay’-self now. Anyway, Connor, thanks for sharing!🤍

[@ConnorFranta]

❤❤❤

[@Natalia-ls5kz]

no but you have to understand i grew up with you, i've been watching you since i'm 11 and now i'm 21---you truly have been a role model and i am sososo happy about the actual influence you've had in me

[@__...__...__]

It's crazy to think that you were the inspiration and motivation that helped me come out as pansexual when I was 16 years old and now I'm 22 and I've never been happier! I'm proud of who I am and I flaunt that shit around! I'm never afraid to show who I am and every time June comes around I'm like BITCH this is my month!! So thank you for helping me out with such a big step in my life and now that I'm older I realized how my life has changed for the better! 🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@xxelacreates]

anything is possible and anything is correct, i love that

[@ConnorFranta]

♥

[@galactic-rose]

oh boy the first part where you talked about feeling broken and wrong and like you'll be alone forever.... that's like being aroace except there's no relief when you "finally fall in love" because you don't and never will and you have to learn to accept that and figure out how to live your life anyway

[@ilamalhotragregory6239]

we love some reflection!! thank u for the continual self inquiry and inspiration to stay on this beautiful and terrifying path of authenticity

[@ConnorFranta]

♥♥♥

[@nirls]

officially out to my immediate family as of this week (with no reprecussions!), I really thought that this day would never be attainable due to a multitude of reasons. thank you for being with me since the start and even before I knew. I love you endlessly thank you for everything connor

[@jaehyunstt4709]

I MISSED YOU!! HAVE AN AMAZING DAY

[@ConnorFranta]

hope you have a wonderful day too ♥

[@WilmerPedroso]

Idk if anyone has mentioned it yet but Semantic Error got adapted into a TV series in Korea !! I have yet to check it out myself but I heard so many good reviews.

[@ConnorFranta]

ooo i'll definitely check it out!

[@hennamontana]

it has been so delightful to see you grow over the last 10 years, you amazing human being ❤️

[@maemassey2732]

connors videos always feel like home to me. thanks for being you and inspiring others to be themselves 🤎

[@ConnorFranta]

❤❤❤

[@user..-.]

I think the biggest reason that your my fav youruber is because in my crazy messed up mind i find you a relatable personality and see myself in you!!❤🎉

[@martinld93]

Thank you so much for this. I've been out for 5 years and your video made me realise all the change I've been through from the moment I came out to now. I learnt to love myself and to enjoy my own company and I discovered the new me as I watched myself blooming into the person I really am deep down. Thank you Connor. Your videos are such beacons of love and positivity ! It's always a pleasure to listen to.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “…but in this case, I’m going to make it all about the queer community.”

[@imakedoodleslol]

omg i wasn’t expecting you to mention one of my favourite webcomics!!! i love how much more chill and relax your vids are ☺ I think i started watching you when you came out and it’s been great ever since! keep up the great work connor… always nice to hear from you!

[@kaylamandrigues2661]

Thank you for always being so genuine about who you have become.

[@Blu_Maryze]

Bless you for talking about your experiences 😭 I've been following you since way before you came out and it's honestly been a lovely ride Cause the things that I feel like "I'm going through this alone" and then you share them too it's like A really neat feeling! Being proud of my queerness is gonna be tough cause I'm so paranoid of standing out, but if I can inspire others peeps like you've inspired me! Then it's all worth the try!! Let's have a fruity future everyone!

[@alexgebhardt5925]

I love every movie you listed!! Has anyone seen “Your Name Engraved Herein” or “Wish You” on Netflix?

[@iuspalette5059]

This could not have come at a better time! A couple days ago I just started watching the show a Semantic Error which is based off of the webtoon and suddenly Connor posting a video talking about it! Queer representation was what saved my life and I'm so happy we're finally at a place where we get to see so many more queer stories being told about queer love 🥰🏳️‍🌈

[@maddie-bw5ue]

I’m bisexual and I’ve been struggling recently with figuring out what I want my future to look like and hearing you say that the most exciting thing about being queer is that the future is unknown was such a lightbulb moment. I don’t think I want kids and as a woman that’s a massive thing because everyone expects it of you and even judges you if you don’t. And as a woman who might be in a ‘straight’ (as society sees it) relationship it’s also a big thing to not have kids because that is the roadmap expected of hetero relationships. I’m also not even sure if I want to be in a long term relationship even ever and especially not before I know and accept myself and it’s felt like such a dirty secret but like you say, the future is up to me! I’ve been having a hard time accepting what I want for myself and this video was such a help. Thank you!

[@solahola6220]

Yessss semantic error!!!

[@the_love_monkey]

King of the gays has returned

[@ConnorFranta]

back and fruitier than ever before

[@tooch-is7in]

Yaaaeee

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Connor. Growing up is not easy. But yes, you have come a long way !! When I was a kid in the 1970's print media was my doorway to gay before I knew what Gay was. Because my dad had a varied collection of "media" if you know what I mean !!

[@couldntpickone]

I'm a new subscriber.. It feels so refreshing to relate with some one so much - who's been there, luv your videos ✨ good day.. It's night here and I'm sure I'll have a good night sleep now.. 🙌

[@ConnorFranta]

❤❤❤

[@trinityvalentino511]

CONNOR!! Around the 2 min mark I’m screaming at how relatable what you said was.

[@aliciam.5984]

I am in the midst of coming out and have been for a while. I feel like I’m a bit stuck with a loading sigh. I have come out to all my friends, some random family members know but most don’t. My parents don’t know and I am just so scared to tell them. The funny thing is I think they know, at least my mom does because my little sister accidentally told me she told her but we have never talked about it. I still feel shame around my sexuality but I don’t know why. I have been outed a few times this past month to some childhood friends and it set a panic in me that people who have known me all my life are finding out. I feel embarrassed but I want to get to the point where I am proud and comfortable. I think I need to do that self work and discovery. Thank you Connor, you always make me feel better about who I am and have helped me a lot!

[@amylindstrom5820]

my favourite chats.. little and gay

[@teleted3000]

I identified with a lot of what you shared. Thanks for putting yourself out there, Conner. You managed to keep my attention to the end, cheesyness and all. My first love was my Steve Austin doll.:-)

[@Js2Jo]

Connor, I know you’re talking about gay life on this video and it’s so beautiful!!

[@joellea-b.5519]

This was a lovely video, thank you

[@CadeCYC]

Um ty for expressing how you feel on dating apps. Word for word with you there. Also: gay awakenings are aplenty. I’d say my final was a complete acceptance that it (while a wonderful quality of my expression) simply IS. Like my eye color. It is.

[@nanumi14]

I read way too many BL and GL manga and web comics. So now I feel the need to check it out. Though, I must say, a couple of my favorites is "Heesu in Class 2." And of course "Sasaki and Miyano."

[@Anonymous-gw6sc]

My God!!! I am currently reading Semantic Error and for it to be talked of in a video is just too good to be true. I think queer manga should get much more attention than it does. I have read some manga, like Haru Wa Daitei Ita (Japanese for 'Embracing Love'), which have really been very heartfelt and genuine (despite also containing a large number of X-Rated scenes). Well, lets hope that we, as queer people, can atleast popularize good media among ourselves.

[@ConnorFranta]

it's so good, right?? im glad we feeling similarly!

[@Ken.Kaleidoscope]

I LOVEEE YOUUU

[@pixelnickelofficial]

The fact that I was reading Semantic Error and thought you resembled Sang-woo and now here this video is… ugh ❤️ knew it lol

[@shaunfidler]

Wow, what a great video...I came out this year and I feel like so much of my own thought processes were captured in what you said :) Hoping to continue on in my self discovery and get some more "gay growth" 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@alextep1678]

I haven’t watched a video of yours for a while but i remember why i liked it so much!! This was such a nice chit chatting video

[@maxofb7745]

OMG I'm not alone feeling judgmental on dating apps....FINALLY 🙈🥺

[@ConnorFranta]

there has got to be a better way

[@maxofb7745]

@@ConnorFranta Letting friends set us up for blind dates? Going out to queer/gay spaces? My inner introvert just died a little xD

[@s19aa294d]

needed this right now thank u ♡

[@ConnorFranta]

❤❤❤

[@laurencarlson1235]

“It could not be more cheesy” but cheese is always paired with fruit so it’s okay 😌

[@ayannabrinae5869]

I've literally been watching you sin ce I was 14 and I literally never get tired of you uploading missed you babes !!! Hope you are well

[@jodi4558]

just wanna add on for my fellow aromantic/asexual people that you are NOT broken for not feeling romantically and/or sexually attracted to anyone. being single is NOT a devastating thing, you can feel fulfilled in life without having a romantic/sexual partner(s). falling in love is not a mandatory item to make us human. its 100% valid to not be interested in people that way and while i know society positions singleness as something that's bad and should be temporary and you need to find someone, remember that you don't have to force yourself to and there are plenty of people throughout history who have chosen not to in their lives. just as long as you have social supports like friends and family you can have a happy life full of love 💜

[@aisling_90]

Thank you, you took the comment right outta my mouth. I know Conor said it from his experience but it does perpetuate the myth that romantic love makes us whole. It doesn’t 💜

[@erin8069]

I’m in the great before atm and still looking for the clarity. I’ve been talking to this girl for a few weeks who I met on a dating website maybe this video was a sign I should ask her out today. This is all new territory for me and it’s terrifying.

[@sophienoel3813]

got a prep ad on this

[@aneri_s28]

Missed you here Connor! Needed this video today.

[@ConnorFranta]

happy it brought you some joy!

[@RadiantAeon]

I really needed this. This came at such a good moment for me. Thank you ❤

[@RadiantAeon]

I've always felt like I was going to end up alone, that I'd get so attached to the first guy that would take me in, that it'd get toxic, and when it didn't work out, I'd get so depressed and sad... until the next guy came around and I repeated the cycle. I was always afraid of being single forever, and I've been getting more comfortable with the idea that even if that were to happen, I'll still have me and I need to take care of me.

[@MRdaBakkle]

Round of applause for queer affirmation

[@aurynaprillia]

Never in my whole life i would sit here watching connor franta talking about semantic error but here we are Anyways the live action for semantic error was so good 👍 love the webtoon but the adaptation was so good too

[@galbash]

The way i felt everything you said about before coming out,, kinda am excited to experience the after part too tho👀 and i should watch carol again oh myy

[@ConnorFranta]

carol is the best!

[@softfirecrow]

I really loved this little gay chat

[@MichaelRuger]

Gay energy gay growth

[@chrisk5651]

Love love love Brokeback Mountain!!! Best movie ever!

[@morkmeinyourheart]

missed you!! wishing you have a great august

[@AlexJones-qf7rw]

My issue is that the guys I chat with on dating apps is that it never goes anywhere. Just messages back and forth and then silence. Which is why I still at 32 still hasn't been on a date. I'm about to give up.

[@amandaeg438]

It's been so nice to see you grow and become more comfortable with your sexuality through the years; It really has helped me a lot with coming to terms with my own identity. We're all just floating in the LGBT+ soup, huh 😂

[@taylortyler7053]

This is so Connor

[@josepha133]

My coming out has been so weird. Because I came out several years ago now but I haven't had a girlfriend yet and so I don't really ever talk about it except with my best friend and so it kinda feels like I'm still in the closet even though I already told my parents and friends... Idk, it's just been weird for me.

[@elishatea]

Big mood

[@LMMariszcka]

you’re not alone in that

[@poochainthecorner5135]

same 😔

[@Jackie-zg6tb]

Mood

[@hannahd8822]

part 4 yeah...I've come out but have such difficulty on the gay confidence part 😬😬

[@louis.romero]

I totally relate to Connor’s hate of dating apps, a necessary evil nowadays

[@LMMariszcka]

you said sangwoo and i panicked i thought you were reading killing stalking which is also gay but sooooo gorey

[@francishirschl1896]

Such a cute and important video! as a queer person, i couldn`t agree more. I just felt the urge to say one thing, I'm sure you didn't mean it like that but I just wanted to emphasize that everyone is deserving of love (from other people) r e g a r d l e s s of how well they're doing or "loving themselves". I know it sounds good the way you said it (... "Only when I am able to enjoy my own company, someone else will be able to enjoy it...") but I think it's a dangerous narrative to replicate when it comes to dating. Personally I don't expect my partner to 100% understand where I am at mentally or in my queer journey, etc. (...), especially not when it comes to starting a date-relationship. And as someone with mental health issues it is usually very unhelpful for me to costantly be checking myself and make sure I'd make a good company. If someone can't handle me and the beautiful mess I sometimes am, then boy bye!

[@melissaahoell]

can i get a video of you just fangirlin about carol, moonlight, and call me by your name, thosE are my MOVIES!! also i recommend "summer of 85" its a french film, but also get tissues

[@darinlegore284]

speak the truth, gurl! So true--bravo #Connor!

[@niorblanc]

have you watch firebird that shit HURTED

[@Aplaceformermaids]

Hi really appreciated this video and you talking about this middlepart sort of before you become a seasoned gay haha. I relate to this SO much. Before I came out I was a bit the same in just feeling lonely and like I couldn't date like others, I wasn't interested in anyone, just on hold kinda. After coming out and slowly accepting myself over time I realise now it takes yeeeeears to do this. I have dated and had many firsts and now I've been in love. It's like I can't even explain how much I felt that relief too of maybe my life doesn't have to be a struggle, I'm not doomed. Iam happy and free and able to love

[@tooch-is7in]

Love you so much Connor!! 🔥💥🥵😘

[@nosdoDniveK]

Thank you for this!!!

[@ConnorFranta]

no problem :)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Coming out is not a performance that Straight People are entitled to watch.

[@hellointernet7867]

What’s up early gang

[@edgar009000]

I still didn't get over that mustage. He looks so adult... I mean, he IS older than me - just a little - but still, I miss the baby face

[@narbeep8313]

thank you so much for this. ♥

[@ConnorFranta]

❤❤❤

[@bookishdaydreams4993]

We LOVE queer confidence!

[@deadleaves58]

now that we have a Little Gay Chat, i also want a Big Gay Chat there's never enough gay in the world

[@peacockplumes]

If Connor tells me to sit down with that mustache I am sat!

[@isprayNpray4u1]

Anybody who hasn't watched Young Royals on Netflix, you're welcome for an amazing gay media suggestion.

[@Eric-hb5dn]

this video felt very thoughtfully worded!

[@ConnorFranta]

♥!

[@simplycomplicated3262]

connorrrrr. CONNOR! you get it. i feel so seen in this and it gave me a chuckle haha yay gay :)

[@ConnorFranta]

happy to echo your feelings and thoughts! ♥

[@Craig-wk1kz]

I'm gravy lips from Newcastle because the meat here is dripping lol

[@lizmary8207]

i was grinning ear-to-ear the whole video

[@ConnorFranta]

♥♥♥

[@tinaguo3128]

I support fully the LGBTQ+ group and there are so many people like me. I love movies, books and songs about gay love. People like you are just nice and got great personalities and fun to watch. There is even a sort of jealousy that gay people don't have to deal with gender difference, which created a lot of fundamental problems in straight relationship. You are right loving yourself is the important first step. Sometimes when you feel tired don't forget there are so much more love from your family, friends, even strangers on the Internet who love you just the way you are, and you should as well.😊

[@charlisonnenblume]

Conner will the yellow lonely lane hoodie have a comeback or do I have to move on?

[@gabewally]

I’m just concerned about representation of the gay “community” (we aren’t really community because of all the systemic prejudice) in different media. At least for me it’s a huge problem.

[@ConnorFranta]

fully agree! i think they're making major progress in such a short period of time, so I'm hoping we continue on this path. there is an immense amount of room for growth and further representation though.

[@DjurrenArt]

I usually lurk in the comments but heyyooooo. Also I'm living for the 'stache, and that suits you well tbvh.

[@ConnorFranta]

haha thank you

[@DjurrenArt]

@@ConnorFranta You're most welcome! I really do mean it.

[@justanbaca2323]

Let’s nerd out on Bowie’s music together 😌👨🏻‍🎤

[@gibanete]

i'm crying, bye

[@mysterystuff6455]

I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@emimilholland2193]

love you

[@ConnorFranta]

ily2

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The future is uncertain, yes but nostalgia is weird. I can’t do the ‘this was a better time’. #GayGayGayGay

[@RyanRuark]

Dating apps are garbage. The problem with gay dating is tech monopolies.

[@ConnorFranta]

fine i'll invent a better one