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X-posted from my LJ because I wanted some extra opinions...

Okay, friends locked because mom apparently has a habit of browsing my LJ... But I feel that I really need some advice at this time. So I'm coming here to you all so that you can possibly offer me some... I'm not sure if anyone else here has gone through this, but even if you haven't feel free to offer up any advice that you might have on the matter.

Several months ago, after claiming to be bisexual for years, I realized that I am in fact a lesbian. I really have no interest in guys, bond better with females, and the thought of sex with a guy really just turns me off. I never went all the way with my past boyfriends because of it, and I never enjoyed any other sexual acts with them. Or even thinking about it. I DO enjoy thinking of doing things with other girls though. And have developed feelings for a handful in the past, though I've never really had a "girlfriend" so to speak.

Anyway, I haven't told my parents this. And lately I've been starting to think that I should. My mother and I talk about all kinds of stuff, but when the subject of hot men come up I really don't know what to do. I mean, I can appreciate a good looking guy, but I really don't... care for them. All I can do is go "yeah, he's okay", and that makes things difficult.

Example: Today I had the most akward hour of my life because my mom bought the Sexiest Men issue of PEOPLE and spent an hour going over it and insisting that I participate.

Now, I could probably be spared a lot of akward moments if I just came out to my family. Not to mention that I would really prefer being honest with them. And I know they wouldn't kick me out of the house or anything, it's just... Well, I'm afraid that they might be TOO supportive and make things wierd. Or even that they may secretly object to my choice of lifestyles. And I really don't want my parents to have more reasons to be less than proud of me.

So... what does everyone think that I should do? Should I fess up to my parents? And if so how? Should I just stroll up to them and inform them that I'm gay? Oh, the confusion...