"Yeah, and hey, you're working on trying new things too, aren'tcha?" This was different from exploring new hobbies, but- "It might be tough, I get it's not a problem you really want everyone to know, but... I don't think anyone would think different about you for asking for suggestions. And there's nothing anyone can do knowing it."

He raises his hands with that, a, what can anyone do? Lets his arms rest back on his legs after before he continues.

"But I'm glad you talked about it now." Well... "I'm glad you thought you could trust me? If, you know... I get people like keeping things private. Nothing wrong with that."