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 Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:27 pm
The other day I was talking to a gay girl about the fact that I'm gay, and she asked me when I came out. I realized that I never exactly came out. I was gay and that was that. It's not like I'd go around announcing my sexual preference if I was straight.
At least in this day and age, most of the younger generation won't care if you're bi. Some people like girls, some like guys, some like both, some like androgyny, so what? If your friends are really weirded out by it, try talking to them about it and making it seem less alien. For many people, it's just an issue of not understanding it.
For parents, it can be much more difficult. It's even worse if you're bisexual, because they can say if you aren't gay or straight, you must be confused or going through a phase.
You should know if your parents would react horribly. If they aren't that hateful toward bisexuality or homosexuality, they might still feel uncomfortable, but talking about it can make them a lot more accepting.
And if they say it's just a phase, don't argue. If it isn't a phase, they'll eventually figure it out lol.
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:53 pm
I'm in the same situation as you. I'm bisexual but I'm not really out or what I consider "out" for myself. I have told 2 of my closest friends(guys) but I feel like I should tell my mom because we are very close and I feel this is something she should know about me. I don't really know how to go about it. I've tried giving her hints like watching or telling her something that mentions being LGBT and showing her that i'm somewhat knowledgeable about it. I'm not sure if she gets my hints or not but by doing that I feel she's going to know more about it and i'm going to start feeling more comfortable when I do come out to her; hopefully, she won't think its just a phase or something.
This is quite embarrassing for me. I've never really shared this XD
Well, I hope that helps smile
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:19 am
HinataScar56 I'm in the same situation as you. I'm bisexual but I'm not really out or what I consider "out" for myself. I have told 2 of my closest friends(guys) but I feel like I should tell my mom because we are very close and I feel this is something she should know about me. I don't really know how to go about it. I've tried giving her hints like watching or telling her something that mentions being LGBT and showing her that i'm somewhat knowledgeable about it. I'm not sure if she gets my hints or not but by doing that I feel she's going to know more about it and i'm going to start feeling more comfortable when I do come out to her; hopefully, she won't think its just a phase or something. This is quite embarrassing for me. I've never really shared this XD Well, I hope that helps smile I came out last night. I asked him if he'd love me no matter what, and he said yes, so I just told him. He thinks I'm confused.
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:20 am
Calliope Solipsism The other day I was talking to a gay girl about the fact that I'm gay, and she asked me when I came out. I realized that I never exactly came out. I was gay and that was that. It's not like I'd go around announcing my sexual preference if I was straight. At least in this day and age, most of the younger generation won't care if you're bi. Some people like girls, some like guys, some like both, some like androgyny, so what? If your friends are really weirded out by it, try talking to them about it and making it seem less alien. For many people, it's just an issue of not understanding it. For parents, it can be much more difficult. It's even worse if you're bisexual, because they can say if you aren't gay or straight, you must be confused or going through a phase. You should know if your parents would react horribly. If they aren't that hateful toward bisexuality or homosexuality, they might still feel uncomfortable, but talking about it can make them a lot more accepting. And if they say it's just a phase, don't argue. If it isn't a phase, they'll eventually figure it out lol. Yeah, he told me I was confused, but that I "don't have to worry about it". Whatever that means. I don't think he realizes that I'm old enough to date, and I will...
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:09 am
I often feel like I can't just come out and say things. Often, when I'm talking to people, or just listening in most cases, I will hold my feelings back to vent when I'm alone, if necessary. I don't think I'm gay or bi. I'm pretty sure I'm straight, but I can understand not being able to open up to people.
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:51 pm
Artisticalogical Poppy HinataScar56 I'm in the same situation as you. I'm bisexual but I'm not really out or what I consider "out" for myself. I have told 2 of my closest friends(guys) but I feel like I should tell my mom because we are very close and I feel this is something she should know about me. I don't really know how to go about it. I've tried giving her hints like watching or telling her something that mentions being LGBT and showing her that i'm somewhat knowledgeable about it. I'm not sure if she gets my hints or not but by doing that I feel she's going to know more about it and i'm going to start feeling more comfortable when I do come out to her; hopefully, she won't think its just a phase or something. This is quite embarrassing for me. I've never really shared this XD Well, I hope that helps smile I came out last night. I asked him if he'd love me no matter what, and he said yes, so I just told him. He thinks I'm confused. I hope he becomes more understanding. Good luck!
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