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How do I tell my parents and my friends that I'm gay?

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Question - (26 October 2009) 5 Answers - (Newest, 11 November 2009)
A male United Kingdom age 26-29, anonymous writes:

im 13 im gay. i love men. how do i tell my parents. and my friends

it all started 2 weeks ago when i was straight, i had never kissed a girl though. i went into the bathroom and only my friend, who i knew to be gay, was there. i did my business and i was washing my hands when he kissed me on the lips. i didnt hesitate to kiss back, we then started snogging and there you go, we were kissing for about 5 mins when we heard someone coming so we stopped. we have snogged about 5 times since then. i know im gay because i dont find girls attractive anymore. only he is attractive.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009):

Hey. I realized I was gay when I was 11. I just knew. Taking a cue from the previous posters, it does sound like you're still not 100% certain about your sexuality. Speaking from experience, I don't know if someone can be straight one minute, and gay the next. You might have tendencies, but I see it as more of a realization process. You could be "straight" and like girls, and experiment with a guy. Wait until you're 1000% certain that you have zero SEXUAL attraction to girls, (don't get this confused with emotional attraction as lots of new gays do) and then tell your parents.

To answer the question at hand, how do you tell your parents? Just know that you're wonderful the way you are, you're powerful, and it's okay to have whatever sexual orientation you want. Be gentle and brave with your parents, and prepare yourself for a lot of questions. They might have them.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009):

Hey. I realized I was gay when I was 11. I just knew. Taking a cue from the previous posters, it does sound like you're still not 100% certain about your sexuality. Speaking from experience, I don't know if someone can be straight one minute, and gay the next. You might have tendencies, but I see it as more of a realization process. You could be "straight" and like girls, and experiment with a guy. Wait until you're 1000% certain that you have zero SEXUAL attraction to girls, (don't get this confused with emotional attraction as lots of new gays do) and then tell your parents.

To answer the question at hand, how do you tell your parents? Just know that you're wonderful the way you are, you're powerful, and it's okay to have whatever sexual orientation you want. Be gentle and brave with your parents, and prepare yourself for a lot of questions. They might have them.

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A female reader, openmind United States +, writes (30 October 2009):

Id say wait a good long while before telling your parents although i am gay and have known pretty much forever things your saying do leave some room for doubt you say your not attracted to girls anymore sounds like you were before so if anything perhaps you are bi but right now you are only thirteen and no offense your parents arent going to take you seriously more than likely until your round 17 or 18 for now explore your feelings with this guy and see how it works out. you will have more experiences as you get older so let yourself be out there trying things out before you make a decision

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (26 October 2009):

Maybe your bisexual

Try kissing a girl who you find pretty and see if it feels the same :]

I Wouldnt tell your parents right now because it may just be a phase, i would wait till you are sure. The only way to tell your parents is to come straight out with it "Im Gay" :]

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (26 October 2009):

Maybe your bisexual

Try kissing a girl who you find pretty and see if it feels the same :]

I Wouldnt tell your parents right now because it may just be a phase, i would wait till you are sure. The only way to tell your parents is to come straight out with it "Im Gay" :]

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