How to explain bisexuality to parents?

[Cynical]

Hey everyone, i'm bi and plan on coming out soon and my first step will be telling my parents. The problem is even though they are very accepting I've had conversations on the subject of sexuality and my parents say they don't understand how someone could like both genders.
I have two questions:
1: How should I explain to my parents bisexuality?

2:My Mom's brother Jeff is gay and is extremely open about it (he even got married to another man 3 weeks ago). Should I talk to him first?

Thanks for the help! :)

[Mewp]

The fact of the matter is that even people who are accepting of homosexuality can find bi-sexuality confusing, or even threatening (it's okay if others do their *thing*, but bi-sexuality hits a little closer to home).

I'd say have a chat with your uncle first, just so that he can help you articulate your reasons for bi-sexuality: generally, that there are both aspect of men and women which you find sexually attractive.

[Fourth Dimension]

i would talk to your uncle first he might be able to help you out since hes been in your position before with having to come out so he might be able to help

[tpzy94]

tell your parents i like girls and guys if they love you they will understand

[theatregeek]

The way I did it was I came out as gay to my parents first, but then told my lesbian aunt. This worked out fine, but gay is obviously different than bisexual. In your situation I would tell your uncle first. He probably knows how to articulate bisexuality clearly having been around a while. Maybe he can even break the news to your parents with you, so that way they have two people to turn to for information.

The important thing is that they love you, even if they don't completely understand right away.

[Cynical]

Thanks everyone. I'll talk to my uncle tomorrow and find out what he thinks and see if he can help.

[theatregeek]

Good luck! Hope all goes well :)

[smitty35]

I think that you should start with number 2 and then work your way down to one. Your uncle will have good advice for you and will help you through this.


Good luck :)

[Love.Hate]

Personally I would just tell them. When I told my mum I was bi she didn't understand, just explain that you like guys and girls. I don't think parents will ever truly understand but over time they come to accept it. But speaking to your uncle is also a good thing, he can give you advice on how to come out.