Finally Jen introduced me to Carrie, her best friend, the hostess of the party.“Ahhhhh, so you’re Jeff.” she said, extending her hand.“Is that... a good or bad Ahhhhhh.” I replied, shaking her hand.“Oh, it’s a good Ahhhh, trust me.” she answered with a smile and a wink.We talked for a while, then she excused herself to mingle with her other guests. The night moved along well and the food, music and company were all good. I guess it was about thirty minutes to midnight when Carrie pulled me aside. She was worried about her body, but I assured her that we would exercise together, so that she could get herself back into shape again. I didn't think that there was anything wrong with her body, though, and I did my best to show it. Luckily, our little Lily was a sound sleeper!It was Beth who finally saved us from worrying. She knew a friend whose mother, Mrs. Fraser, had been laid off. She had no real hope of getting employed again before she would reach retirement age. We could not pay Mrs.. She was highly intelligent, astute and always in control. Today her boss was not seeing any of this."I'm not sure I feel--" started Eva."Take the rest of the day off. Go sort out whatever it is stopping you doing what I pay you for. I'll see you back in tomorrow," instructed the boss. "And Eva, I hope he is worth it."Eva felt herself flush with embarrassment. Was she really that transparent? She gathered her handbag and car keys and got in the elevator to leave the office block for the day. She. Or maybe I’m bisexual.” Feelings of isolation & alienation are common in this stage. A person might wonder “Is this a phase?” “Am I only attracted to this one same sex person, or is this going to be a permanent trend?”Step Three: Identity Tolerance.In this stage, a person might begin to accept identifying as gay, lesbian or transgendered or bisexual. Some might come to terms with some parts of being a gay, but not fully embrace it. One might accept participating in sexual activity with woman.