Another Coming Out Thread?

[beardedboy]

Hello everybody. I recently accepted that I am bisexual and I am not sure if and when and how to come out. My school isn't bad with gays, that is for sure, but I have anxiety problems so it is hard for me to talk to people face to face. I told my sister, because we are close and she is also bisexual so I know she will understand. I really don't care if people find out, I just don't want to have to tell them to their face. Should I just put on facebook that I am interested in men too, and see if anyone notices? Would putting as my status, "I am Bisexual" be too direct? Should I tell the people that are close to me first and see what they think about me being bi? Any and all feedback about your experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks,

beardedboy

[Orton220]

Don't put it on facebook. People will just think that someone has hacked your status or making a joke. I definitely think you should tell a few close friends and see how that goes. Take it slow. Because that way the situation is still in your control

[beardedboy]

Thank you for your advice. :D

[PAfarmerkid]

I agree, tell some close friends first and see how it goes. I told several close friends Im bi and its working out good for me.

[SylvioUltima]

I suggest speaking with someone about it you trust. A counselor, parent, or close friend. Then if you think you are ready , Announce it to the public. I myself have friends who are not "sure"... It's a difficult thing, so I hear.

[beardedboy]

Other than you guys 4 people know. My counselor, my sister, and two pretty good friends that are girls. They all love me (except the counselor, in a client to professional type love) anyway, they accept me for who I am. Most found it as a shock and didn't expect it, so that is why I am not afraid to necessarily tell people about it, because they all thought for sure that I was straight, so learning that I have been bi, shouldn't change anything with our friendships. :P I am going to slowly tell more people over our summer vacation, and then make it facebook official by saying I am interested in both women and men, and see where it goes from there. Thanks guys for your help. :D

[tyler007]

Hey Good for you thats alway the hardest step, tell someone, anyone in real life of course. I told my best freind a girl too, and she was supper supportive and also said that she always kind of knew anyway. It was super cool then, because we could talk about boys and other stuff too. She is still on of my best freinds and has helped me out so much over the past year.

I think you should tell most people face to face, i think its the best way. But i also like the idea of slowly coming out on face book too ( i know most people dont) but its a cool way to do it, and see what people think, i might just change your interst like you said. BUT I dont think I would just post ----Yep Im Bi-Sexual---- Your freinds would think it was a joke.

Anyway Congrats on telling someone, and your on your way.... :)

[beardedboy]

Hey Good for you thats alway the hardest step, tell someone, anyone in real life of course. I told my best freind a girl too, and she was supper supportive and also said that she always kind of knew anyway. It was super cool then, because we could talk about boys and other stuff too. She is still on of my best freinds and has helped me out so much over the past year.

I think you should tell most people face to face, i think its the best way. But i also like the idea of slowly coming out on face book too ( i know most people dont) but its a cool way to do it, and see what people think, i might just change your interst like you said. BUT I dont think I would just post ----Yep Im Bi-Sexual---- Your freinds would think it was a joke.

Anyway Congrats on telling someone, and your on your way.... :)

Hey, thanks Tyler. Yeah I couldn't find a time to tell any of them in person yet, because I didn't want to just say it at school in case someone over heard me. But now that summer is here, I can invite the ones that do know, and a couple others and spill it that way. I also like the Facebook thing. Kind of gets people thinking. One of the friends that I told said the same thing about talking about cute boys. She said she was so happy that she could talk to me about that now. :P

[poocsl]

Mine was sort of hillarious. (Humors always good to use.) My parents basically always knew, but when I finally did it I sang Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out.". After the first 30 seconds they said they knew, but I finished the song!

[beardedboy]

Mine was sort of hillarious. (Humors always good to use.) My parents basically always knew, but when I finally did it I sang Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out.". After the first 30 seconds they said they knew, but I finished the song!

Haha, that sounds cute. :D I just texted them saying that I had to talk to them and then sat them down and came out. It wasn't a shock to them, which I knew it wasn't going to be (long story), but I just told them. They love me no matter what. :D