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How do I tell my parents that I am gay?

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Question - (18 July 2008) 9 Answers - (Newest, 8 August 2009)
A male Australia age 30-35, anonymous writes:

I am a 15 year old gay who has no idea when or how to tell my parents I'm gay. When should I tell them and how. All of my close friends know so I have something to fall back on if they don't take it well. Thanks to anyone who has any ideas.

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A male reader, jack182 United Kingdom +, writes (8 August 2009):

Hay, I am 14 male and i am also gay but dont no how to tell my parents. i dont no how my mum would take it but i no that my dad would take it better.

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A male reader, andy10135 United States +, writes (1 January 2009):

you don't have to worry you're not alone. im having the same problem. Im trying to tell my parents im gay but i cant seem to find the right time. I know its just my way of stalling. the best advice i have is that, just tell them. sit down and ,just talk. im shure if you parents loved you they would understand. and mabey i should follow my own advice.

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A male reader, dyaln United Kingdom +, writes (7 September 2008):

well i am 14 and i am gay but i havnt told my parents either but i think that i will know when to tell them.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (6 August 2008):

well i think im gay but im not quite sure, i like girls, but i like guys to, and no one i kow knows about this!!!

I HAVE NO IDEA IF IM GAY OR STRAIT

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A reader, anonymous, writes (19 July 2008):

This is verified as being by the original poster of the question

thanks to everyone thats helped so far

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A female reader, chrissy32789 United States +, writes (18 July 2008):

chrissy32789 agony auntYou dont really have to tell them that you are gay one day they will find out when they never see you with girls ect. but if you really want them to know then sit them down and tell them " we really need to talk about something and i dont know how you are going to act but please be supportive with my choice, i am not into girls i really like guys and i am gay"

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A female reader, Emilysanswers United Kingdom +, writes (18 July 2008):

Do you need to tell them so soon?

I am not saying that you are not gay or that you don't know your own mind. But what I will say is that there is nothing wrong with letting them build up a suspicion for a while before you confirm it to them.

You aren't going to be bringing men back to introduce to them as your boyfriend for a little while yet, so just carry on a you are for a while.

In a few years when they notice you don't seem to be interested in girls then perhaps you might need to tell them. But for now you can just chill out and be young.

Good Luck!! xx

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A female reader, lezza United Kingdom +, writes (18 July 2008):

hello litte man..

There is no right or wrong way to come out to your parents,it will feel right at the time.Im 22 and i only came out to my friends and mum about 2 years ago.I still havnt told my family either..

The way i told my mum was just in genral conversation about lgbt.i wanted to hear her view on the subject and then i just came out and said i find women attractive.

Everyone comes out in diffrent ways,aslong as you feel the time is right and your ready,i say just tell them.if your closer to one parent than the other maybe tell them first.

Whatever you decide to do i hope your friends will be there for you to surport you.good luck lil man and remember to be proud of who and what you are no matter what:)

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A female reader, PsyCookie United States +, writes (18 July 2008):

PsyCookie agony auntI think you should read this websites:

http://www.outproud.org/brochure_coming_out.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Your-Family-That-You-Are-Gay

Please read both of them thoroughly. The first website will tell you what to expect and what to do in the possible outcomes that might happen. The second website gives you steps on how to do your talk with your parents.

I'm sorry I can't be of any more help since I have no experience about this, but the websites I've given you will surely help you on this.

Good luck and I hope your parents are understanding.

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