Coming out...

[obiwan94]

Ok, I know there have been like 50 of these posts already but...

I've recently (like in last 6 months or so) come to terms with the fact that I'm gay but the only people who know are people online. I've got spring break coming up really soon...actually starting tomorrow... and I'm thinking of coming out to my parents.

They are pretty liberal and open minded, but is it worth it? I mean it doesnt really affect them. I'm at boarding school most of the year (and definitely not ready to come out at school) and it's not like I'm bringing guys home, and if I do I can be like...yeah, he's my boyfriend when it comes to it....

dunno...what do you guys think, should I do it? Yea or nay?

[thepieman]

If you don't feel you have to or want to then don't do it. Make sure you are ready to do it. But you may feel better if you do it, so it's really up to you.

[Ender]

If you don't feel you have to or want to then don't do it. Make sure you are ready to do it. But you may feel better if you do it, so it's really up to you.

VERY good answer. Theres not much to add to it in my opinion. If your ready, go ahead, if you have any doubt, etci in your kind then wait.

[songboy]

come out if you think you should but I think you should

[Mr. Smithers]

Coming out is a very hard thing to do. I wish you luck.

When you are ready to come out, you will. In other words, you will know when it's time to come out.

[apocalypse]

When it comes to this type of situation, it might be better to tell your parents one at a time. Decide which of the two you feel comfortable telling first, and go from there. If you don't feel comfortable enough to tell the other parent, ask the one you're talking with to keep your conversation on the down-low, until you're ready to tell the other.

It can be scary when you first tell a parent about your sexuality choices. Always remember, that regardless of who you're attracted to, or what you do, your parents will love and accept you.

Hope everything goes well for you!

[Botchy]

just try and get it out in the open, think of the ways your parants may react it might be a surprise in a good or bad way.

you know your parants good so im sure you have picked up hints as to how they will react.

My parents allways moan and groan when someone gay comes on the box or somthing, witch meens im not ready to tell yet because it because it will be another issue for us to deal with at this hetic time, so good luck mate!.

[Nelson]

Well first of all good luck if you do decide to do it.

But, It seems your parents are open and all, but you dont know their stance on homosexuality, maybe if you bought it up in a conversation, like at dinner or something, then see their reaction, if its good-ish, come out, if not, dont. But if you start telling people, sooner or later it will get back to them.

So best of luck anyway

[obiwan94]

thanks for all the advice guys...think I'll do it, just tired of pretending to like girls around people and figured best to just start at home. And apocalypse, I'll definitely probe the waters first thanks...for those of you who are out at home, are you happier?