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PerpetualMotionSquad
April 22nd, 2012, 01:59 PM
Okay so tonight I was out for dinner with my parents and I brang up the conversation on sexuality. Just so you know I am bisexual. Anyway, I was saying how would you feel if I were gay. My mum replied with "I'd be fine with it as long as you were". My dad replied with "I couldn't care a less but never bring a boy back to this house!" I then carried on the subject and they said "is there something you need to tell us ?" I said no (stupid move I think). But I think it is a move forward because they now sort of have suspicions on me being bi or gay. My question is what should I do next ? Should I tell them and how should I tell them? When should I tell them? I am really struggling here guys help me out please. Sorry for the long thread I am just in need of help. If you need any more info just ask or pm me. Thanks! :)

StoppingTime
April 22nd, 2012, 02:10 PM
To start, read through this (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=134627), it has many tips on how to proceed.

I'm sure that your parents suspect something, because I don't think many people would bring up that thought randomly.
For parents, or any trusted family member or friend, it is usually better to do it face to face. This is completely up to you though. It would instill that you really trust them with this.
From what you've said, they seem (for the most part), to be accepting. I think that if you came out to them, they eventually learn that you didn't choose to be bisexual. While your father seems to be a bit against it, I think that is because he never really considered it, as most parents do not, sadly.

As for when, whenever you truly feel ready. When you have truly found out that you are bi, gay, whatever, (labels are stupid, you're you,) then you could try to go about telling them.

Also, consider telling a friend first. How would they take it? This could kind of "get you ready" in a sense to tell your parents.
In the end though, it's all up to you; none of us can tell you when you are comfortable.

PerpetualMotionSquad
April 22nd, 2012, 02:13 PM
Thankyou :)

Smeagol
April 22nd, 2012, 07:25 PM
Good luck coming out I know it's tough but you can probably bring the conversation up again and then say it.

leafgreenangel
April 23rd, 2012, 02:36 AM
i really don't think bi something that you should come out to your parents about. unless your 100% about your sexuality, then don't do anything. to me being bi at a young age isn't a real thing. i think that people say there bi when their really undecided or confused. i just think the overuse of bisexuality, makes it seem like its not a real sexuality.

StoppingTime
April 23rd, 2012, 06:45 AM
i really don't think bi something that you should come out to your parents about. unless your 100% about your sexuality, then don't do anything. to me being bi at a young age isn't a real thing. i think that people say there bi when their really undecided or confused. i just think the overuse of bisexuality, makes it seem like its not a real sexuality.

No. Bisexuality is "real," even at a young age. If he is sure about his sexuality, even at this age, then why shouldn't he come out?