Nick wasn't comfortable being gay but Joel was, so
OPTIONS:
- Nick came out of the closet to all their friends.
- Joel came out of the closet to all their friends.
Joel came out of the closet to all their friends.

The local tattoo artist was friendly with Benjamin but not Donald because
OPTIONS:
- Benjamin used his services regularly.
- Donald used his services regularly.
Benjamin used his services regularly.

Randy was more of a baseball fan than Michael so
OPTIONS:
- Randy was heavily invested in every postseason.
- Michael was heavily invested in every postseason.
Randy was heavily invested in every postseason.