Coming out problems

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Until like last week, I was always the straightest person everyone knows and I thought so too myself. I recently discovered that I’m actually bisexual and I want to come out to my friends but I just don’t know how to do it and I’m scared they’ll judge me because they have made jokes about people’s sexuality before

Category: Tags: asked August 12, 2013

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You should tell your friends when your ready, believe me I know how you feel and it took me a year or two before I was comfortable enough with myself to tell people, and if they don't accept you for you then they aren't true friends and you might be better off with others who are accepting.
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I think that its too soon to be sure of your sexuality. Maybe you need to think about it some more before you go making life changes. I know that this might not be what you want to hear, but you might just be curious. AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. Have a relationship with the same sex, experience it. If doesn't work out and you are still interested, try again. Somewhere along the line you will realize if this is something you want or not. When you do, you will have a better grasp on your sexuality. It took me many years to come out so I say, think about it. Once you know, then you will be sure of what you should do next.
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I'm in the same shoes; I have recently discovered that I'm bisexual but I’m lucky to have friends who supports LGBT and I won’t have any problem to confront them about my sexuality. I just have to wait for the right time. My only advice to you would be to do what you feel is most beneficial to you. If it’s important to tell them, then you can have that discussion when you are ready. If they stop spending time with you or associating with you because of your sexuality, then you've just discovered who your friends are. I think it is wise to reveal your personal information only to those who would understand. If you think someone will respect you for who you are, then tell them. On the other hand, if they're excessively conservative, and might not understand, there's probably no need for them to know. They might act in a hurtful manner if you tell them.
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If you're friends love you and are your true friends, they won't care about your sexuality. They loved you when you were straight, they should love you when you're bisexual. It's scary and nerve-wrecking, but in the end you will feel so relieved to have finally gotten it off your chest and you won't have to hide it.
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You're 100% in control of how and when you want to tell anyone. One of my very good friends came out as bisexual and she literally just said in passing "oh by the way, I'm bisexual." If you tell your friends, they're more than likely going to be surprised at first, and that isn't an inherent positive or negative thing. If they honestly cannot accept you, they're not good friends to begin with. I'm so sure you're going to be okay, someday soon. The people who mind don't matter, and the people that matter don't mind. Congratulations on discovering yourself, I hope you continue to grow and explore and continue to be happy with your evolving sexuality!
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make sure you are comfortable with who you are and how you feel first - while coming out is a huge step, if there's negative reaction and you don't accept yourself, it can be even more hurtful and harmful to you.that being said, what i've found (both with myself and with other queer friends) is that for a lot of people, there never is truly a time where you feel 100% "ready." whether that be because you're scared of yourself, or scared of what people will think of you, sometimes people just have to take the plunge. and one of the frightening things about it is that people who you love and care about will suddenly turn on you. i know that in my experience (i came out in an all-girls catholic high school), i convinced myself that everyone would hate me, that i would be ostracized and left for dead, possibly even expelled. but once i did come out, it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be, not in the slightest. i wasn't mercilessly made fun of, and while there were girls that gave me looks and wouldn't let me touch them, it was because i pushed the line out so far that i was shocked when it was only those things that happened.for you, that might be how you're viewing it. again, for some, feeling comfortable with your sexuality takes years whereas for others, they come out right away. that's something only you can know. if and when you feel ready to tell them, sometimes it helps to just be blunt and lay it down on the table. get it out of the way. and like deedlebag said, if they are truly your friends, they will love you regardless.
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I've known my sexuality for about four years now and I still have trouble coming out about it to some people. When I first realized I was, I was super eager to tell all of my friends about it, and I ended up annoying the hell out of everyone. I thought I was the straightest person ever before hand to, I was even homophobic.. So if I were you, I would think about it just to be sure. Or even talk to someone close to you about it that can give you some insight. Hope this helps :)