Being Gay In High School

[@daanroelofs119]

he is 17 here...... why are there no people like him at my school, he is SO handsome

[@emilyscloset2648]

ikr

[@willg4802]

Don't worry about it dear, he wouldn't be interested in you even if he was at your school.

[@felipearteaga5980]

@@willg4802 that was kinda rude

[@willg4802]

@@felipearteaga5980 ohhhh, a pink snowflake! Gee, you melt so easily!

[@felipearteaga5980]

@@willg4802 if you have nothing nice or productive to say, don't say it.

[@RelentlessProcrastination]

1) Do NOT (seriously don't) crush on straight guys. 2) If you're still in the closet, DO NOT (I mean seriously don't) date someone out of the closet. 3) DO NOT let stupid people get you down. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a highly intelligent homophobe? I think never! Nobody has time for stupid people, so don't waste your thoughts and emotions on them. 4) DO NOT rush into bed with your first boyfriend. You WILL (seriously you will) regret it. I could probably go on but meh...

[@RelentlessProcrastination]

***** Who me?

[@josephmorales7056]

To be fair actual homophobia (actually being afraid of gay people) depends on how you grow up. My friend is highly intelligent but she feels uncomfortable around gay people

[@poodtang1]

***** Meet like minded people outside of school.

[@poodtang1]

***** I'm the opposite in that heterophobic to a large degree.

[@jamiebarnett5961]

mike sanchez ...

[@timothygirard9291]

"Do not crush on straight boys!!" Me: ... wel fuq

[@deleted8818]

SAME SIS!

[@idanzehavi7883]

Impossible

[@VisionYT-gq1gu]

Same

[@mitchbott7370]

Amen to that

[@lettuce8279]

Same 🤧

[@suzannewylie5561]

I came out as bi/lesbian this year and I'm 15 but i go to a Catholic school and they threatened to suspend me for talking about it

[@Migikun]

Lol don't even go there haha

[@jaredgrossnickel5103]

My friend isn't and I go to a catholic high school too and they accept me and my friend

[@maxgriggs8626]

Dont worry about it ur beautiful

[@noahklauser]

Suzanne Wylie I came out as gay this year. I’m 16 and Catholic and a Catholic school. They’re pretty cool about it but I can’t wear any pride or y’all about it around teachers

[@wildmoonchild8210]

aw :( im in a catholic school i hope this doesn’t happen to me

[@huntywuntybunty]

UGH it is SO HARD, and I repeat, SO HARD not to crush on straight boys. God, I have it so bad for this one cutie. HEELLLP

[@ultrixneozsurprieme7598]

Tbh

[@cantbebotheredwithaname]

I swear at high school barely anyone is gay and the people that are just aren't your type. It's difficult, can't wait till college. Hang in there.

[@askcallum3334]

Ikr one time a guy flirted with me in front of my friends so I instantly thought he liked me so then I ask him and he said it was just a joke. Yeah joking with my feelings man.

[@hyper847]

mmmkay ughhh me toooo. its so hard

[@nok4799]

Ik! I have a huge thing for this one long haired boy, He acts kinda effeminate, But I don't think he is interested. 💀

[@gstrassel9008]

As someone who's the first to come out in my grade in high school (sophomore year) people didn't care at all. I still crush on straight boys because there aren't any cute gays at my school. I casually hit on them too, and the response is usually laughter or them being super uncomfortable. I think most of the guys know that if they display any type of homophobic behavior that i will turn every girl against them, mostly because im really go friends with the so-called "popular girls". I hear almost everything about every guy so people look at me as more of a person to talk to about issues since im a generally chill and open-minded person.

[@prebendepauw7741]

Same

[@willg4802]

Yes, that is how gays got acceptance, by getting mommy figures to fight their battles.

[@vanessankemi5571]

Why would you flirt with guys knowing it makes them uncomfortable, isnt that literally harassment

[@vampirebread3153]

me coming out dad (thought was homophobe) perfectly fine mom (acts like she's the world's savior) repetedly says you don't know what u are I think I do no you don't I do like...wtf...I think ik me

[@ro-bet8916]

Same

[@mistersnaxor5628]

Both of my parents are extremist Christians and claim its a choice. Though it is pretty much proven that it isn't! Then my mom is like "No you may just be Bisexual" and I say "no because I only like guys not girls and I know this from seeing things that I find myself attracted to"

[@dylanboyle4187]

literally the exact same thing.

[@heck7186]

same

[@joshstop]

UM THE SAME STORY but my mom is going to therapy now and is realizing she can't change something irreversible

[@jalnecryomero4127]

I'm 11 and I came out recently and I am so lucky to go to a school full of gays, lesbians and bisexuals. It's one of the best feelings in the world to have people who understand you and can relate to you in that way.

[@Multititlegirl]

Then please tell me of this school. I must go

[@gbgbgbw1]

I just came out yesterday.

[@brittanym9381]

lucky!

[@gabrielandino8738]

Happy 20 years old

[@Juezland_creates]

I found out I was bi when I was 9.. I found out I was gay when I way 10

[@igormatheus8698]

"It's just a phase"..that phrase

[@Jussy2954]

All 4 of my crushes are straight guys 😭😭😂 but one of em knows I like him and hes rlly cool bout it, like he'll hug me and shit and I luvv it 😂

[@mr.potato3367]

Sapph lucky I'm scare of hugging my guy friends

[@The_electrohashira]

i wonder how this aged lmao

[@SomeRandomness]

But I'm the only gay in the village!

[@Migikun]

Speaking of special~!

[@DanielKonopkaPL]

Fuck, me too :|

[@GFitzgeraldSewell]

Oh! "Little Britain!" That is soooo funny!

[@liquidfiregr3478]

We will stay forever alone. I'm 15 and I really hate being gay. Everyone talks about his girlfriend, and I have to say that I also like women. BORING. Also someday, I will also have to tell that to my family and my friends...

[@liquidfiregr3478]

Daniel Konopka I'am used to be alone. I found out that I am gay four years ago but I am good at keeping secrets, I am also searching for a man about two years older than me but I am the only gay person in my school, and if there's someone, I haven't met him yet...

[@tjtea2000]

I just came out(14) and some of my friends are starting to avoid me…I don't think they are my friends any more…but I have about 5 of them that are actually happier that I came out and they support me with my choice…I'm happy about that…lost a lot of my friends

[@thealvarezshow3361]

Tyler Teague remember quality over quantity. Better to have quality friends than a huge amount of quantity

[@cantbebotheredwithaname]

I came out as bi about a year or two ago, and I had this one friend who I spoke to loads. He not only ditched me but also trash talked me behind my back. A lot of my friends are okay with it, only recently have I actually discovered I'm fully gay. If your friends can't accept you for who you are, they're not true friends. The ones who stick around though, they are the ones you should hold onto.

[@narwall406]

well i dont have any real friends because everyone bullies me so...

[@naturevlog4968]

@@narwall406 are u ok?

[@Uemomszg]

Get lgbtq friends

[@poodtang1]

Highschool almost destroyed me.....almost. I'm 41 and it's a wound that has still not fully healed. Still weary of people and don't want them around me.

[@jacobstereotype658]

I'm sorry to hear that :(

[@vampirebread3153]

free hugs to you -hugs-

[@willg4802]

Drama Queen much?

[@murphysibs5295]

@@willg4802 please shut up you probably are gay yourself loser the more you hate on gay people the more you become a pethetic human your not even good at being a loser

[@jbugarin2013]

I was 16 right before senior year, it went pretty darn well even though I was the only gay kid. Everyone else came out after graduation and we all went to L.A. pride together

[@lemmymeringue8528]

I feel really horrible because my life is so easy compared to others. I came out to my sister, and parents, when I was 13. They all didn't care, and nothing changed. Sometime after that (a year ago I believe) I came out to basically all my facebook friends (which included some family that I didn't tell), and they are all okay with it as well. I already have my first boyfriend, and I'm only a sophomore. I have it so easy, and yet I still freak out about dumb things, like people at school judging me for being who I am...

[@skylermccloud78]

the only person that wasnt loving and supportive when i came out was my dad

[@alexxv5348]

You are living literally the dream of so many people rn, I'm so happy for u!

[@materialgrug3048]

same for me but i was 12

[@hyper847]

Dale RG can we switch lives please?

[@benjaminproffitt1429]

I just turned 12. I told everyone in my school I'm gay. I'm only in 6th grade but I have known I was gay in 2nd grade. Their is no guy at my school who is gay or maybe they are just won't come out All I know is it sucks being alone I don't know anyone else my age who is gay

[@olivegorl8671]

Benjamin Proffitt Hopefully you'll find some soon enough. I remember only a few 6th graders came out. But now, there are way more who are starting to come out as well (I'm in 10th grade now). It just takes time :)

[@abrahammireles819]

Benjamin Proffitt i feel you everyone in my school are still playin striaght!!!

[@qxtw]

hows senior year lol

[@checkersisbored]

I came out when I was 11 and I am now 13 and still waiting as the only gay kid

[@trekie210]

I like how even in a serious video your excitement and happiness still shines through! :)

[@adamarroyo03]

hi, im 13, i had come out to my mom, but i dont think ill ever be able to tell my sister, its just too weird and because coming out to her means i would have to come out to all my familly and i just dont know of they will ever look at me the same way as before, and my mom said to me im too young to be sure but she will love me no mather what my mother is just afraid of the danger of what homophobic people might try to do if im actually gay, and i also dont have the gay 'stereotypes', but im sure im gay because when i look at a girl it just doesnt feel 'interesting', when i see a boy i think in so many thing i could make with him(i took out that detail from my mom lol)...and its also really hard to be in school hiding this secret, im afraid of telling someone because they might spread the secret (i failed a year and got new friends but i still dont know if i can fully trust them)

[@xrfluxx2962]

Yeah I'm 12 but I feel the same way you do but haven't told anyone but getting boyfriend (HARD) ☺️

[@alexrgames588]

Alexandre Mercedes wait how old are you know I'm 14

[@alexrgames588]

Luis you too how old?

[@troytillapaugh8244]

Ya 15 and live in Texas dude there are no gay people in Texas it's sucks

[@tristanhall4448]

Alexandre Mercedes thank you my cousin doesn’t think I’m gay cause i don’t ‘act gay’ and it pisses me of

[@missradiology]

You are so adorable! :) I love that you give very good advice to gay teens that may be struggling with this. As a straight 19 year old female, I love watching advice videos for gay teens and listening to peoples stories because I am a huge ally for the LGBT community and I love learning more and more about it, so thank you! SUBSCRIBED. :)

[@alexdavis1489]

I'm 14 and I'm a freshmen and a guy I'm somewhat out to my close friends as bi and I just don't want to be alone I just want a boyfriend or girlfriend.

[@naturevlog4968]

Did u found one

[@alanwindeknecht5606]

I'm gay almost always

[@shaneycook1054]

Having a a crush on a straight guy is worse when they hug u and without thinking say they like u knowing and keep telling you he straing and dont like guys and never will whilst know that u are in to him

[@doriancoletti]

This is such a wonderful outreach, David! Thank you for taking care of those that follow in your footsteps...you're probably a born leader and mentor. Regarding "straight boys", I personally think it is ok to acknowledge (to yourself) when you find yourself having feelings for someone, and that the main thing is to try to put it in perspective, and not create too much drama liking someone who "can't" like you back. Also, many HS boys might still be unsure and discovering their attractions.

[@kennchaplin6480]

You are a "retroactive" inspiration [if you get the Romney reference :) ] I wish I had been fortunate enough to have peers like you in high school. I just know you're going to go places, whatever path you choose!

[@TAnthony1001]

Came up on this thru FB/Huffpost Gay Voices, very impressed and glad that a) young gay people like you are able to come out and be happy, and b) that you're helping other people have the same or better experience. Before we know it, being gay is going to be a complete non-issue and you should be really proud of your contribution to making that a reality.

[@jtube8806]

You are an amazing individual for someone your age. Your energy and enthusiasm regarding your sexuality are incredible and I encourage you to 1) continue to surround yourself w/ positive reinforcements, and 2) keep sharing your wonderful knowledge. Ciao.

[@faith6833]

no, it dosen't make you greedy. It's just who you are! One day you may change your mind and decide to be with one or the other but don't deny who you are. As long as your not hurting anyone be who you are and be proud!!

[@reymax123]

PREACH!!! Yes! You basically summarize all the challenges and mistakes I made in high school. I know we all wish to be with someone and tend to find ways to find a guy but in the end, it just comes down how patient you are. Though it sucks waiting, it will be worth it in the end. About Grindr, Skout, Boyahoy, etc. I say don't be so attach to it. It is good to chat with people there, but it is way better meeting people in person and hanging out.

[@SyronJAG]

Man, you're pretty...

[@pokemongirl18814]

Im 18 and im in love with my best friend, who told me a few months ago that hes gay. I really appreciate u posting this video. it helped me alot :)

[@frankienayman3641]

This is the best and most accurate description I've seen to date. Thanks for that.

[@Pmanatee98]

I love this because you know what is going on! You really understand and that is so refreshing! :)

[@markewesterfield]

lighting tip: try wrapping a white rope light several times around the perimeter of your computer screen to encircle your face with soft light to give a most flattering look to your face... and use other lamps on both sides that have white shades to soften the light. The more soft lights all around in all directions in front of you the better. A room bathed in soft light is the most flattering.

[@gracielak23]

You-and your video- are fantastic. I wish I had had it handy while I was a teacher! I taught middle school for twenty-eight years, and my passion until I retired a year ago was to fight homophobia. You are such a well-adjusted, expressive, excellent communicator. I hope your field of work involves some public speaking. Your message is worth listening to by gay and especially by straight kids alike, and also by teachers, parents, everyone! I wish the best for you.

[@arkiesb]

Just found you today via DaveyWavey, As an older gay man I am amazed at how great your advice was to gay students. Keep up these type of informative vids, they are really helpful and amazing.

[@matthewmclane8415]

Coming out in high school never seemed an option for me. It's only now that I've finished my first year at college that I've actually begun to tell people that I'm gay. I really admire you for coming out so early!

[@fa1ry_du5t-old]

Thank you for the advice. You're still helping people 10 years later

[@user-pv4is2mh2n]

This was my first video ever of yours last year right after it came out. Still watching :)

[@aoryward]

Definitely good on you for coming out so early. I wish I knew it was an option when I was a kid. It's people like you that will make it even easier for the next generation.

[@mania1999]

Man my school has like 3 gay dudes(me included) and we all dislike eachother

[@theofficialVEVOformu]

Youre such a sweetheart love ur channel You just got a new subscriber

[@Giveusthefloor]

High school can be so tough for everyone. Love is love! We support all teens.

[@johnnyboyvan]

Most girls love gay guys. Always friends around.

[@user5612304]

I'm in middle school and I am crushing on this bisexual guy.

[@trisshandy]

Great advice, David. Well done!

[@hexmaniacciaran]

people will typically respect you for your honesty and it gets a lot easier as people mature and i noticed i made a typo in my previous comment, stick not tick :)

[@Funkinessful]

OMG I FINALLY FOUND YOUR VIDEOS AGAIN!! I used to watch your videos since i was in high school now I'm at the university how time flies im crying 😭😭😭😭😭

[@NostalgiCrazy]

You are soooo handsome and I love how you're always smiling when you talk :D Makes me smile and giggly like a school girl lmao

[@RafaelElectronic]

Love ur channel! Just subscribed after seeing you in DaveyWavey's vid about coming out. Thank you so much for making this video! :3

[@ev0lv3n0w]

You're a smart guy and your video offers very good advice for young gay guys. It's normal to have crushes when you're in school, but it's problematic if it's on a same-sex person. It's totally okay for a person to acknowledge the feelings they have for someone and then _let it go_.

[@robertbangkok]

Congratulations David on having this vid featured in the Huffington Post.

[@patbot01]

KZbin is a great place to see different perspectives on being. It can be hard to get a decent outlook on it if you grow up in a conservative environment.

[@alphonso6942]

I came out to my straight crush and had some real talk to have this level of transparency between us. I now view him a lot differently than before. It helped me to feel a lot better.

[@braydenrees5690]

Im in the closet and all the gay guys i know are unattractive and im into non feminine guys. I dont know what to do because im so lonely and want to find someone. Im just really depressed all alone.

[@thedream1015]

Brayden Rees I'll be your friend Kik me reese_2k16

[@GunsGasMasks]

You’ll find someone trust me, I did

[@timbtaycrulixor1694]

what if youre not social and not really....recognized as being gay but instead people just see you as a wanna be or someone who likes to live in a dream.....

[@Mickeewin]

Hey guys! So today we're gonna talk about being gay in highschool- *Turn the volume down rapidly* My dad: Wait-

[@matveyx323]

He's really cute.

[@ashtonq7564]

This video is literally my life because I came out at 11 and but I’m not bullied everyone treats me like royalty 🤴💅

[@Artair2009]

Such a valuable advice especially about not neglecting your studies, it's so true there will be more time for boys later once you have a stable job.

[@khadejakhan6708]

How does it feel like when youre being offended by whom you are loved so much ?

[@jkoreosrock]

Did the bullying affect you psychologically? I was bullied horribly when I was a young boy and to this day I am 'afraid' of being around little kids. When I am and they tell me thing it hurst me and bothers me, i know it shouldn't but it does. it's horrible.

[@Risingsun310]

I started coming out in M.S too around 12.... crushing on straight boys is definitely the worst, but I was lucky that even in M.S a lot of people had come out at my school and my friends were very comfortable with it. I'm super thankful for the positive experience my friends and peers provided me.

[@ericbryce2]

It was my experience and I can almost guarantee with 100% certainty that once you leave high school you will never see the people that you knew in that period of your life ever again . Unfortunately that may also include friends that you thought would be yours for life. Entering adulthood scatters always scatters people to the four winds. Different colleges different locations, marriage, children. It all conspires to end what you thought were long term relationships.

[@fundude6127]

So... what if you are a gay trans guy and you haven’t ever officially came out as trans and you also don’t pass. Everyone knows me last year as a girl fuck

[@davydsc]

David, you are so beautiful

[@Sleeper2345678]

Whirlwind of info and advice. How did you have the courage to come out when you were 11? What did teachers & principals do when you were bullied/harassed for being gay? When did you start dating guys? Good advice about focusing on school and friends. Crushes can be fleeting and relatively unimportant, especially compared to school and friends. Thank you for sharing.

[@50Street21]

Hi David, I admire that you are openly gay and in doing so, I believe this validates your honesty and integrity as an individual. You are an old soul. You'd make a great neighbor!! Wish you lived next door to me.

[@markreed9157]

I found you via Chris Thompson and I am glad that I did.. You bot are so supportive and positive people.. Love the videos... xo

[@Pimadude]

I'm not even listening, I just like to watch him

[@23slayerfan]

You are amazing and adorable =) Never stop being yourself and things will keep going great for you and you'll be incredibly happy one day.

[@Marco-xz9sc]

I have crush on this one bai kid, I think I have scared him away. The first person I loved and I frightened him away

[@j2thamo]

Great video - this is wonderful advice for gay teens. And yes kids, stay away from adult hookup/dating apps or sites- they are definitely a no go territory.

[@markledesma3251]

high school sucks, it's not fun to be picked on, college was a complete turnaround, people were accepting but sex was awesome, when you're young everybody wants you!

[@peachmiracles4027]

Crushing on straight guys sometimes is inevitable but honestly really try to avoid it, it's really damaging to mental health been there done that its the worst.

[@LOLZpersonok]

Unless you have REAL scientific evidence and can back up your claim with a reference (so-called testimonials and "what people say happened to them is not good enough) and you can disprove your argument don't expect any reasonable person to believe you. FYI, that's an old argument that you used. Psychologists agree that molestation or previous experiences can't dictate your sexual orientation. Want proof?

[@stevenlynch18]

I never came out until after High School but I had the same experience with middle school being worse. The main thing I remember is ending up in the mud a lot on the playground. I also agree that having a boyfriend isn't everything, I have not yet had a boyfriend and I have a very full life.

[@meninosdeallstar]

well, at school i didn't realized that i´ll could be 50/50%, i was like an boy that likes girls but no sexual answer, i was frustrated for that. so when i finished the school i gave myself free ways to hang out with boy, since then i loved and the girls are accepting and liking my 50/50

[@ristin59]

Refreshing to see a young man with his head squarely on his shoulders. Great advise for the young guys out there!

[@krystophyrknyght3092]

thnx man and also skittles are so awesome.randomosity at its best. i think this is the first comment on a video ive ever done. sorry daveywavey! i just noticed i could comment! now im rambling...

[@TitaniumPerseus]

Thank you so much for making this video, because everything totally applies to me XD And like I really should listen to your advice :)

[@jamesslaughter6971]

So I just saw this video, I'm a senior in high school and you just described majority of my, like I call it, coming out year this past year. I wish i had seen this video before because it give such helpful advice and I will definitely take it all with me this school year!

[@princerubens]

What is your email? I was thinking about this video three times-in-a-row! I admire your sensible and simple attitude - I believe in social equality and I have no interest in discrimination. How about the comments people make? The perseverance people need for being gay? Keep it going but I would recommend going to God and asking the 'guy-upstairs' for help to make you noble and a lover of justice. This video is to campaign against the rebels of social inequality. I feel people should have support and should have friendly acquaintances. You're gorgeous too!

[@damianchavez2003]

I came out when I was in kindergarden well I knew I was gay in kindergarten but told my friends in 3rd grade and told my parents in 4th

[@ChickenSandwhichFromMcDonalds]

I know most teens nowadays say they’re this and that but I’m actually gay, no fancy pronouns or changed gender, an actual gay person. I’m going to start high school in August. I’m in 8th grade and I’m homeschooled because I was expelled. Right now, things are really hard. I want friends, and I want someone to love me. I know I shouldn’t worry about it but it’s so hard. I’m miserable. Every where I go I get reminded how I’m a lonely pathetic loser.

[@ElvieArch]

I knew when I was about 10-ish, summer of 5th grade, but if you were looking at me 3rd person, you could obviously see some things I did as a child (3-10) that indicated that I was different...

[@meninosdeallstar]

some guys you know by looking, if you flurt little bit, he might answer you. or you can see what things he avoid to do when stright guys are around.

[@thealbinointhenight]

Thanks for the video, it had a lot of helpful advice. Wow thats pretty crazy you came out in middle school. But i completely know what you mean by the straight cruch. I had the worst one in 8th grade and it took me years to get over. but anyway, subscribed!

[@Stephenrsm7600]

David, god you look SO young here!!!! It was only 2 years ago and looks like you have started your beard maybe. I view on my phone as my laptop was stolen. I for one LOVED this video about being gay in high school. I went to high school in a very conservative area so coming out or being different was looked down on!!! Also got you picked on, beat up or beat down, and your shit stolen. I take great comfort in hearing how your high school was more liberal. Unfortunately your middle school

[@JesusSanchez719]

I think that it is difficult being accepted as a gay or lesbian in high school depending on what type of school you go to, my mother put in a all boys catholic school and it's just really hard to fit in when everyone judges your sexuality. I wouldn't blame my mother either because she wants the best for me and I guess there is nothing wrong with that, it's just not the same especially with all the stereotypes you have to go through... It's just difficult to fit in...

[@MatthewHildebrand-kn2dj]

Thank you, made me feel better. I live somewhere where it's frowned upon but luckily I have friends who support me, and love me either way.

[@TheFreak727]

I'm bisexual, thanks for the sweet words ^.^

[@Radar3WE]

my friends for not helping me when I need help (long story). I'm just feel like I'm slowly having a meltdown. My lonliness is "liturally" killing me. & I don't know if I'll ever get better.

[@samisthesame6224]

me, in the bathtub waiting for my unaccepting dad to go to bed: my phone volume: i'm bout to ruin this whole mans career this dude: HEY GUYS WERE GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT BEING GAY IN HIGHSCHOOL

[@texargent1]

This was a great video David. I wish I had had something like this back then, And yes, make the follow-up.

[@jasonmach692]

I'm a gay high school student in 2020. I can't imagine what it must have been like had I been born 10 years earlier than I did.

[@rosemary.777]

I know, imagine the homophobia

[@theatrefreakdan]

I've questioned my sexuality in high school, I felt scared to even say anything about if I was gay or not back then, when I went to college and got more in depth with theatre I realized no one gave shit about it and then I came to the conclusion I was gay

[@zamxit]

You're so creative with your 'dark black' insults.

[@alexanderhernandez2715]

You gave some very good advice. I know what you meant about being the first and only gay in school. Life is worth it after all the high and middle school nonsense

[@gjlannet]

I wish there were guys like this in my high school. If there were I might have actually come out then instead of waiting for so long. I was 20 years old before I could no longer deny it. I had no idea how relieved I would be after finally saying it. I was actually experiencing physical manifestations of the stress (difficulty breathing, high blood pressure...). After telling my closest friend at the time (he was also a huge straight boy crush of mine... oops) everything got better.