<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Gay nephew might want for his aunt to advise him or intercede on his behalf with his dad.
Dear Amy: My college-age nephew confided in me that he is gay.
I was very surprised. I am OK with his sexuality.<wm> My response was a calm and neutral response: I told my cousin to talk to his dad directly and to stand by his side as a support.
As he shared it at church with his dad that night, I told him that his dad was a spiritual person and that God has given him a gift that brings great joy and happiness.
It wasn't until we are ready, we should offer our advice.
As they shared it at church that night, I told her father that she had to step in one</wm> way, and that God is to be the guide.
If we offer advice, it should never be