I want to come out as a bisexual to my family. I came out to my brother already and he was like, "Just bisexual??? I so thought you were a lesbian." Okay, close to the reaction I wanted. He accepts me fully by now. I worry my parents won't believe that I'm actually bi and that I'm just having a hard time with men. Has anyone actually had that experience. When you came out as gay, bi, or trans, were you met with complete and utter disbelief?
2006-09-11 04:08:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
When I came out to my parents they were both kinda like "we don't want to know about it, see it or anything"....now though they love my partner they think that she is the greatest thing ever, my dad and her bond....by shooting guns together, she is very fem by the way so don't jump to conclusions, but it takes time. My dad was very homophobic before he was exposed to what I am....now he nudges me when we are watching tv...and asks me if I think that girls are hot, come out to your family...it might be hard at first but they love you and that will never change....it might take some time but hang in there!!!
2006-09-11 06:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by radioradioradio 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My ex-military dad was cool.
My eccentric mother could not believe and still holds out hope.
Others in my extended family don't see it as an issue.
The problem with my mother is probably based on the fact that I am an only child...
2006-09-11 12:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by mckellmail 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my step-daughter came out as bi to both parents.
both accepted it. you need to help them understand what it means (for example it doesn't mean you are a sex maniac who will have sex with just anyone). don't assume they understand. You have to be an educator. It's hard. Give them time to accept it. Explain why you wanted to tell them and why it is important to you.
2006-09-11 11:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I guess you could throw them a couple of hints here and there just to prep them. Overtime, they will pick up on them (hints) and accept it. By then I think they would've eased up and accept it ... that would be better than you coming out all of a sudden to shock them. You don't want your parents to tolerate, you want them to accept you for who you are..
2006-09-11 11:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by shuddupfirst 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I came out to my parents and they told me and quote "Your not gay, just wait untill you get a passionate kiss from a guy and you will see that your not gay". I figure if they don't want to beleave me then that is their problem.
2006-09-11 12:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both my parents are in denial. They say I am confused. Of course, my Mom doesn't want me to know that she sleeps with other women. Maybe cuz she is a bible thumper too.
2006-09-11 11:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes to this day my family thinks its a phase.. Well i lived with my wife for 2 years.. we have been together 3 and a half and we have a baby on the way lol but they support me!!
2006-09-11 11:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by sexylilles 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It simply will take time.
Either way, whether they "believe" you or not, it doesn't put your life on hold.
2006-09-11 11:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋