Is it worth coming out?

[Blood_Thorn]

I am an panromantic asexual, and have wanted to come out to my small group of trusted friends, then eventually possibly my parents. But after telling my closest friend they asked "whats the point?" and so I was wondering is it worth coming out if you are an asexual?
Have any other asexuals had similar experiences?

[Steve Jobs]

I don't think I would if I was ever in that situation.
I mean, in a world where everyone's fighting for equality.. you don't "come out" as being straight, so why would you need to admit any other kind of sexuality?

I think of it as, if you'd like to be treated like everybody else, then act like them. I'm not here to judge. Your friends are there to be friends, not your romantic partners, so it's not like it's all that much important to them either!

[ksdnfkfr]

The only reason I can think of for coming out
as asexual is if people start pestering you about
not having a sex partner. People seem to get flustered
if someone does not ever have one after an extended
amount of time because having one is so important to them.
That is where you can say buzz off I am asexual and do not
want/need a sex partner.

[Abyssal Echo]

if it will help you feel better about yourself then yeah its worth coming out.

[satarra3180]

If you have been wanting to come out then its definitely worth it...you might not get the response to it you are hoping for but you will feel liberated.

[Luminous]

When I came out to my parents it was a big weight off my shoulders, however being gay it's something that may at the least affect them more. As an asexual, how much does that really matter to them, as long as you are happy? Do they really care about your sex life - or lack of one? However, since you have the panromantic part in there you might want to at least tell your friends or parents that. Really, it's whatever you are comfortable with. If you have no desire to come out, and only consider it because the people around you do it, don't come out. Does that make sense?

[Twilly F. Sniper]

It really is almost thoroughly your call.

[Cece14]

Yes come out!

[Joey.]

If it is irking you,
then go for it..
But if you could care less, then
you don't have too.
Which ever way will make you
happy, and stress free about it
will be your best bet. :)

Best of luck!

[Derryck]

When he said "what's the point" I think he meant that the fact that you are the way you are doesn't matter. (realizing this sounds a bit shallow) Sexual orientation doesn't matter to me.

[NeuroTiger]

The only reason I can think of for coming out
as asexual is if people start pestering you about
not having a sex partner. People seem to get flustered
if someone does not ever have one after an extended
amount of time because having one is so important to them.
That is where you can say buzz off I am asexual and do not
want/need a sex partner.

Are you really asexual?
Someone like you certainly deserves better.
(It's just my view).
Well, certainly at your age, being in a relationship isn't a huge matter but becoming an adult, certainly you can consider to be in one.

[ksdnfkfr]

The only reason I can think of for coming out
as asexual is if people start pestering you about
not having a sex partner. People seem to get flustered
if someone does not ever have one after an extended
amount of time because having one is so important to them.
That is where you can say buzz off I am asexual and do not
want/need a sex partner.


Are you really asexual?
Someone like you certainly deserves better.
(It's just my view).
Well, certainly at your age, being in a relationship isn't a huge matter but becoming an adult, certainly you can consider to be in one.

I was not speaking for myself.
I am actually in a relationship.
However, I do not know that that is "better"
but maybe just different from asexuality.
I would say since I am autistic, I would probably
be able to adapt to asexuality if a partner did not insert
themselves in my life. As I would not be apt to go looking for one.

[Wyatt 13]

Dude, cant help you I don't understand how you are asexual? But anyway im not sure what is my sexual orientation yet I'm BI I guess curious about boys and girls.