Fearing Coming Out to non-homophobic people you are close to

[ShyGuyInChicago]

Somebody I know whom I will call E. has come out as bisexual to his mother. He is hesitant to do the same to his father. His father is not homophobic. E however, believes that is dad will find it hard to come to terms with it because "it's different when its your own son." I admit I have the same fears about coming out. Of course this is not a unique situation. There are lots of people who are open minded towards gays, but struggle to accept it when a family member or close friend comes out. I think it has to do with the fact we have pre-conceived notions of the people we know well. When someone comes out to us we are shocked and have to deal with the fact that we did not know the person as well as we thought we did.

[Unlucky_Leprechaun]

So what exactly is the question? I mean coming out is hard under any circumstances and I am sure that his mom has already laid the groundwork and possibly has talked to his dad, so it may not be as much of a shock as he may think. Either way, when he is ready he just needs to do, I am sure that if his dad loves him..he will continue to do so. I think most teens whom are bi/gay struggle with this decision daily.

[ShyGuyInChicago]

My question I'd have you faced the same thing?