It seems like....

 Every day I see and hear people constantly talking about how they are wanting to date someone they like but can't because of "circumstances." I though about it for a while myself and I wondered. If you can't be with them then isn't it better just to be friends. I heard one that truly stood out to me so I'll tell it to you. I heard that there was this kid, and he was gay. This gay kid has a very close friend that he likes. I didn't ask why. His friend however is straight so no matter how much it upsets him there is nothing he can do. His friend also doesn't know that he is a homosexual. If that is the case then isn't it better to be straight friends than a gay nothing. I thought and thought but nothing came to mind. What's your take on this.