How Shall I tell my Parents im gay? x?

Answer 1

is your sexually prefence, really any of their business, my dad is gay and he has never really told me but I know and I really don't want him to tell me it's none or my business

Answer 2

Won't they realise, when you don't bring any guys around, get a place with a girl, and so on? They may find it easier - and it's you who seems to think they may find it hard, or you wouldn't be asking, you'd have told them already - if you let them just realise over a long, slow dawning of the situation, rather than 'breaking' it to them. And resolve this with yourself first - countless men and women have sung out their grand declaration, lived in the manner, sometimes for years, and then 'crossed back over the street' to a 'regular' hetero life. And don't say 'Never', because so many of them have said that! It's the same for the men and women who couple, marry, have kids and then realise - Hey, I need to be this other person.
Good luck with it all, and Peace!

Answer 3

This is very tough because nobody reacts the same way. Chances are (hopefully) that they may suspect this already, which will make your life easier. They may just not be ready or know how to acknowledge it. This was the case with me. My parents always "knew"; it was just a matter of me saying it out loud to them. They weren't mad, they just were very sad and they blamed themselves (I think they still do). That was about 5 years ago, and we have a much better relationship than we used to. A good way to determine how they would react if you told them, is to observe how they react when they see or read about gay-oriented issues on TV or in the news. If they react with anger and disgust, then chances are, things won't fare very well when you tell them. If they react with concern and pity, then you have a better chance. It's really up to you to tell them when YOU feel that you're ready. You need to be in a grounded and practical state of mind when you do tell them, because if they don't react the way you'd like or expect, then you're going to need to find strength from within yourself to be able to cope and endure. If you want to talk about it more or if you'd like me to share my experience, I'd be more than happy to. Email me [e-mail]. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 4

When my daughter announced that she was gay I was not completely surprised. She had boyfriends and dated in high school, even lived with a guy for awhile. But she had left clues along the way that she liked girls. When she was ready, she asked me 'You know I'm gay, right?'
I said, " no I didn't." Now she is overtly gay and participates in pride and other functions. I'm Okay with it, but her grandparents are in denial. My advice: Try telling family other members and friends. Get some practice before you take the big step.

Answer 5

I don't think you should tell them by bringing a date or partner home, as if they are smallminded (no offense, but parents like that do exist) then the date or partner may be dragged into the argument. I think you should just sit them down, and say "I want to tell you something that is pretty important to me", I think they'll be fine with it though, good luck.

Answer 6

I like that first answer, it might cause an argument, or something a little less unpleasant. But it won't last forever. However your parents react it will only be a reflection on them, not on you.

But I wouldn't recommend bringing it up unless you are alone with them, or first with one and then with the other.

Answer 7

Not all parents think it is bad if their kids are gay, get it out into the open, you will be happier for it. Good luck I do hope it works out well.

Answer 8

I guess just sit them down, make them a cup of tea whatever and just tell them, tho it will take a lot of guts I am sure they will respect you for your honesty, and better coming for you then someone else . Good luck

Answer 9

Just tell them that your gay, theres nothing wrong w/ it, and parents normally no everything that your hiding, before you decide to tell them,

Answer 10

Pick an appropriate time, like when everyone's in a good mood, at sunday dinner, for instance. break it to them gently, but don't string it out, this will just frustrate them and make you nervous.

Good luck!

Answer 11

only tell your parents if they need to know, there is no easy way of saying it, if you really want them to know, maybe you should write it down if you feel you cant tell them face to face, they may already know and they just dont say anything, good luck