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RazorTourniquet
September 30th, 2014, 09:44 AM
Greetings!

Coming out is hella complicated in a homophobic society like the one I am being forced to live in. But I am sure I am queer and I really want to come out. If I tell my parents I have a preference for girls as well as for guys they most probably won't take me seriously because I had two relationships with guys they know about. What they don't know is that I had affairs with two girls in the summer and I am currently having a crush on one girl from my class. I've dropped a few hints to my mum like letting her watch Blue is the warmest color after I watched it( she saw it on the screen) or asking her if she would react harshly if I was in a relationship with a woman. She said she is fine as long as I am happy. I don't care how the society will react. I want to be sure that my family will accept me. Should I wait until I am finally in a relationship with a girl and meet her with my folks or should I tell them beforehand?
( Excuse my English. All apologies.)

Hudor
September 30th, 2014, 10:33 AM
If you think your parents will be accepting, I suggest telling them beforehand. That way they would get time to get accustomed to the notion. Coming out by introducing your potential gf to your family might be too much of a shock for them in my opinion.

Zachary G
September 30th, 2014, 10:44 AM
only you know your family better than anyone else, so only you can be the judge on when the timing would be right for coming out.

JamesSuperBoy
September 30th, 2014, 04:11 PM
Always a difficult deal - but given what your Mum has said I would try and talk about it before you get serious with a relationship.

James Dean
October 1st, 2014, 03:26 AM
Coming out is a very special event and it can either go good or bad. The difference is just using common sense and not making a rash decision about it. Usually you can tell if your family or parents are accepting and probably wouldn't mind. Or on the other hand they already had suspicions or whatnot about you. If you come from a very religious background or you don't think they would understand, that's a big sign.

I always go with the fact that usually you'll come out when you are ready. I myself, have not come out to my family but I know I will when the time is ready. It should be at the right time to when I feel it is best for them to know. Rather than you surprising them like I said earlier, just do what you think is best and good luck. :)

Karkat
October 5th, 2014, 04:17 AM
Personally, I'd say after you have a partner, but you know your situation best, and it's your decision in the end.

Perfectly Flawed
October 5th, 2014, 12:58 PM
I think it's smarter to come out before hand. It will seem like more to deal with if you come out while dating someone.