How do I tell my Parents that I am Bisexual because I am afraid of their reaction??

Question

and I am still a teen

Answer 1

If you are an adult there is no reason to discuss your sex life with your parents. But if they are very open and you feel the need then go for it. Just don't open a painful door to something they really do not need to know.
G'LUCK :o)

Answer 2

I'm trans, and I first told my parents by a letter. They threatened to send me to the state psychiatric hospital, so I denied it.

Later, I just told them. Now, they deny it. I'm the 800 pound gorilla in the room. Such is life.

After that, I spent some time as the coordinator of an LGBT support group, and I've seen many changes in attitude of many families. Still, the really conservative families tend to be the worst. At best being a bit hostile, demanding change or therapy or something, and at worst disowning their wayward children.

So, I would guess that it really depends on who your parents are. What are their attitudes to Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans people. Perhaps you could ask first some questions about Gay people, perhaps gay marriage.. See how they respond. Ask what they think of Ellen, or Queer Eye. If they are extremely adamant and hostile, maybe you should wait. If they seem to have some compassion, maybe you can explain your situation.

Whatever happens, I wish you luck. Even today, being L,G,B or T isn't always easy.

--Dee

Answer 3

There is absolutely no reason to tell them. I'm totally straight and didn't feel the need to tell my parents. I always felt that the less they know about my sexuality, the better. I did not want to know anything about their sex life either.

BTW I am a mother of 4. What my children do in the bedroom is their problem, not mine. (Within legal limits, of course).

Answer 4

You may be surprised because most parents are more understanding than given credit for. Try having a heart to heart with them and ask what they think of heterosexual vs bisexual vs homo sexual. that will give you an idea of which way they lean on their opinion and which way you should go on telling them.

Answer 5

By asking this question, I can assume that you are probably pretty young, and therefore don't really know your sexuality. When you are young, there is really no way for you to know, plus who cares. And it is the "cool" thing to be bi now. It is a phase. You will get over it. Personally, I think that Bisexuality is a bunch of crap.

Answer 6

i dont know how i would tell them my freind step daughter hid it and when the found out they didnt take it very good they try to keep her away from the girl she was seeing and it didnt work as soon as she graduated she moved out and lives with the girl now and her family and her arent close but at least talk now but she does go both ways and i think that confused the family dont hide it it will make it worse sexuality has nothing to do with what kind of person you are. i wish you luck

Answer 7

One, why is it their business unless you are completely one way or the other. I can how this would be important to say something if you were fully gay but bisexual is a personal choice and I am sure your parents do not need to know more than they need to.

Answer 8

i do not know your age, if still living in their home and underage, i would go with what your heart tells you.. if it a scarey thing will you wish to tell family and friends of your lifechoices...i would let it ride until you feel comfortable with telling family and friends...it could be tomorrow or next year that you deicde to open the door, and when it is right, you will know it is time

Answer 9

Instead of telling them, why not type them up a letter and put it on their bed.
This way, while you're at school or something, they can read it and then hopefully they'll be more calm by the time you get back. Then the three of you can sit down and speak to one another about it.

Answer 10

There is no beating around the bush with this one, you just need to be open and honest about it, if they don't like it- oh well, they'll get over it.