I'm worried about coming out! +REP

[RandomManJay]

I'd probably say it will be better to come out in real life as opposed to social networking. In a way it might just make it weird as the situation in real life will still happen as you'll have to face them sometime, and it might seem worse if your family and friends don't appreciate the fact that you revealed something this personal to them over the internet instead of face-to-face.

But I really don't know what it would be like, you could try searching around to see if there are any coming out stories like that, or maybe there's someone on this forum whose done that.

Also one other question i forgot to add is that will it be easier to tell them over via. social networking or in real life depending how comfortable i am on telling them all. Because i don't want to look 'daft' in a uncomfortable position thats all really.

[Imosae]

I'd probably say it will be better to come out in real life as opposed to social networking. In a way it might just make it weird as the situation in real life will still happen as you'll have to face them sometime, and it might seem worse if your family and friends don't appreciate the fact that you revealed something this personal to them over the internet instead of face-to-face.

But I really don't know what it would be like, you could try searching around to see if there are any coming out stories like that, or maybe there's someone on this forum whose done that.

I think i've found the perfect website but once again thank you for your advice.
Would like a lot more advice from other peoples thoughts like .

[Ardemax]

If you've got a close best friend, then imo it's good to start with that. A friend of a friend is gay and it all started when they told their best friend, who kept quiet until it was ready to tell more people and everyone. You can get a lot of advice from the people close to you, and they will be the ones that understand the most.

[Narnat,]

Telling your parents can be the hardest part. I helped one of my friends come clean to their parents. If you get your parents when they are in a good mood and sit them down saying you want to talk to them about something. However if you don't want to do it face to face then you can write them a letter or even a phone call! Good luck!

[Imosae]

Sorry for the bump but anymore advice?

[Grippz]

How do you think your parents will react? You know them better than anyone so that's a question you need to ask yourself before you go and tell them. As for telling your friends, if they judge you or start to hate on you then quite clearly they were never your friends in the first place. If that does happen, don't speak to them again. Simples!

Good luck!

[TAYLOOOOR]

I came out three years ago ... Nothing changed. I told my sister, She told my parents however they weren't suprised... :L Mum said to tell her something she didn't know. The people that you mean a lot too and the ones that mean a lot to you are bound to 'accept' and approve of what you tell them... Your sexuality shouldn't have an impact on your friendship etc...

I've had no problems, Once you come out it feels like the worlds been lifted off your shoulders (Y) ....

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[karter]

Telling friends is the best option rather than parents tbh x

[Richie]

I was worried like this when I halfway came out.

I started to fancy someone ALOT back in grade 7 (I DNO WHAT YEAR IS IT) and by the end of grade 8, I couldn't stand it anymroe so I told him that I fancied him. Nothing changed or anything we was still really good friends but then it became easier as Arthur said to come out to certain people. I have came out to almost my whole school and things are great to be honest. At first it was abit weird because everyone would question you etc when you walked by but once everyone knew it was quite the experience. The thing that I also have trouble with is coming out to my parents. If your parents are homophobic like mine I don't think you should tell them just yet. I don't plan on ever telling my parents as when I'm 18 I'm going to move out and lose contact coz tbh I hate them alot. But anyways just I say take it slow and just don't over do yourself with what you decide to do Someone will always be there to fall back on being gay or straight.

Fair enough that's great advice but saying you hate your parents is a horrible thing to say, your alive until this day so your parents must be taken care of you & doing something right. Your parents brought you into this world, take the smallest things they have done / do for you into consideration. Stuff like this annoys me, how one can say they hate another who raised them. You will take them for granted until you actually lose them.

[immense]

hiiiiiya basically, coming out is the hardest and most rewarding thing ever, from experience. i told friends and my step-sister first, who told all of her mates and my sister. i was drunk and she was telling me things about her life and i thought hold on... i'm going to tell her, it came so naturally and it got so much easier from there on in. i don't recommend doing it over social networking sites or over the phone. i think the best way is face to face, don't make a big deal out of it.

"hiya, i have something to tell you, i'm gay" and wait for the reaction. when i first tried i was like "i want to tell you something that might change things forever" and played it up way too much and then was unable to say because it was unbearably awkward.

at the end of the day we all have our different way of doing things and all i can say for sure is that by thinking about coming out you're undoubtedly on the right track! best of luck and if you have any questions reply here or pm me and i'll try and help because i know how ******* hard it is!