Does flamboyant translate to gay?

[trancelove123]

Hello every,

There is a guy in my residence that I have recently admitted to myself I have a crush on. I have been reluctant to accept this fact for some time, as most people think that he may be gay. I am good friends with him, and am not certain whether he did like me at one point, or whether it was a cover story for his being straight. He acts very flamboyant, and I have seen him hit on girls, but he seems somewhat awkward and unsure of himself when he is flirting. I have asked him about his sexuality, and he says he is straight. I am not sure if he is simply a straight and flamboyant guy, or one who is in the closet. Would anyone here be able to give me any advice?

[K. in Cleveland]

Your gut is usually right, if you feel he is gay, then chances are he is. I have known a few guys who said they were straight and later came out as gay. Sometimes a person just isn't ready to admit to themselves that they are gay, especially if they are from a conservative or religious upbringing.
There are some guys who are just flamboyant and are absolutely straight, however these are a much smaller percentage of the gay flamboyant guys.
My best advice is to straight up ask him if he's interested in you or not.