Coming out

[binerdy99]

I've been thinking about telling people that im bi but obviously I'm nervous. Can anyone share how coming out was for them? Like how did things change? Did it make things better or worse? And did it help with finding boyfriends?

[ska8er]

I cant give u advice cause Idk what it is to come out-
but if u decide to tell anyone b sure it is something that
u know that ur friends or parents will accept. Go slowly
when looking for a boyfriend-u don't want to cause someone
to be unfriendly. Get to know them better before u act on
anything. I consider myself Straight but Im curious-guys do
turn me on and deep down these feelings I have maybe
cause im really Bi-Idk really.

[Elysium]

Puberty for Boys :arrow: Teen Sexuality and Gender

[Zachary G]

I've been thinking about telling people that im bi but obviously I'm nervous. Can anyone share how coming out was for them? Like how did things change? Did it make things better or worse? And did it help with finding boyfriends?

Coming out for me was pretty easy because I have very open-minded and accepting parents. I wasnt really nervous or anything, I just kinda came right out and said it. I dont know if it made things better or worse for me, I did lose some friends because of it, but I made a lot more, too. Finding a bf came later and he kinda found me because I wasnt really looking. Coming out opens a whole new world for you and you will experience both good and bad things, but know that its all in what you make of it.

[Bluebyrd]

I haven't actually came out yet but I can imagine that the overall reaction and experience would be positive for most people, and for almost everyone it would make it easier to find a boyfriend. If you're in the closet, then other gay boys won't know that you're an option for them and subsequently won't ask you to go out with them. If you're out of the closet, however, they will know that they have an opportunity because you're gay too.

[Rhys2001]

I've come out as bi to my closest friends, and they are all completely fine with it, in fact, they feel closer to me because i felt comfortable telling them. I have not told my parents. I'm not sure if I ever will, they are not accepting.

[DoodleSnap]

Coming out is a very different experience for everyone. I tell some people about my sexuality, and I don't tell others, as it depends how I feel they will react. I can't say exactly how it will be for anyone, but I can be sure in saying that it will be a mix of different things.

[Bull]

In my opinion there is no need to make an announcement about one's sexual preference. Just live it. Don't deny but don't announce either. My partner and I have been friends since January 2015. We have been a couple since October 2015. Some people assume we are friends and room mates, we are, and some people assume we are a couple, we are. Only one person has asked if we were a couple or just good friends; our answer, yes.
We go out together, we go to church together, we go to parties together. We just live our life they way we want and don't worry about it. We advise that you do the same. If anyone has a problem with it, that's their problem, DO NOT make it yours! Peace and love from Billy and Kota.

[warbit]

One of my best mates came out as bi last year but beforehand he was very stressed and nervous about it. After he told me that he was bi, I told my other best friend (btw I know i sound like a dick for telling someone else but it was for good reason :) ). I then persuaded my bi friend to come out to my other best friend even though he already knew but he played it off like he didn't. We did this becuase I wanted to make him comfortable in telling others and by telling my other friend beforehand, it stopped any mishaps. Finally he decided to come out in front of his class half way through a lesson and no one particularly cared.

Go for it, if anyone judges you then they are:
A) An arsehole
B) Jealous of your bravery in coming out

Hope this helps :)

[northy]

Only come out to people if want to and feel it's safe for yourself. You will lose friends over it. That's just part of life.

[Bull]

Only come out to people if want to and feel it's safe for yourself. You will lose friends over it. That's just part of life.

People who drop you as a friend because of your lifestyle weren't very good friends to begin with. So really you won't loose much. It is their problem and their loss. Live your live and enjoy every moment with your true friends.