When is a good time?

[brandon.t]

Basically I want to know when I should prob come out and tell people I am gay, I'm 17 and nobody knows. My prob is I'm kind of afraid of reactions and being treated differently but I really want to get this off my chest. I think I'm gonna wait till I graduate school so then I can just leave if there is a bad reaction but I really don't know....

[Craig1995]

It's hard to give a "good time" for this probably when the persons in a good mood or you have been having a heart to heart with the person.
But I remember this guy on tv saying although you want others to understand your feelings you also need to understand the other persons feelings. Sorry I'm not that good at advice.

[Contra]

I don't think there really is a time for doing that. There are always bad reactions, but you shouldn't worry about them.
You should "analyze" the people you think would react better to it and maybe share with them for starters. After that, you will probably feel more confident so you feel better in moving on to the rest.

[sieg]

lets face the facts here. There will be bad reactions, more than enough. Some of your *friends* will avoid you. real friends wont treat you any differently. the feeling of coming out is like 9,000ton pound weight off your back. weigh those out and get back to us on what your gonna do.

[Quahog]

Take your time. There is no rush in coming out. You come out whenever you feel comfortable too. If you don't feel comfortable coming out right now, then don't it. There is no rush. When you are ready, you will come out.

[xgeekyrocksx]

It depends on if you really do want people to know. Acctually think about it, and whether the consequences will be worse or better if you tell people now or later. If you are dying to get it off your chest then tell someone close to you, who won't tell others and see their reaction. Maybe someone who is close to you and doesn't have much of an opinion on homosexuality? hopefully it'll work out for you, and about bad reactions.. it don't matter- as long as you're happy :)

[Sire]

There's not a 'best time', it's really when you are ready for others to know, simple as that ^_^

[itsthat0n3kid]

whenever you feel comfortable. thats all i really can say.

good luck dude.

[Zazu]

When you're ready. Not something any of can tell you to be honest.

[smitty35]

The best time is when you are ready for EVERYONE to know. If you want, you could wait till college..if not, let the world know!!!

[drac]

Whenever the right time is for you. It is a weight off your shoulders but you have to expect some hostile receptions. The right time for me has passed and I'm out - be wary though, do not come out in anger or to spite someone e.c.t. it will just be tossed back in your face.

[mr.sexy_bomb]

well there isnt a time, its just when you feel ready

[Lights]

I think you will know when the time is right for you to start telling others. If you don't feel like you want to, don't rush.