I've never said that was the reason. I said it was a reason, as I have known several gay men to say that about themselves.
But it's still not a big deal. Making it a "moment" creates an environment of unnecessary conversations, secrecy and drama. It's 2016. Time to adjust to society. Don't make yourself a special snowflake. And if you know there are people who will have too negative a reaction, just don't tell them. But also don't make it a sob story. Just don't fill them in on that aspect of your life. It's not an obligation. Why tell them? To fulfill some "journey" the gay media has told you you're supposed too? You're an adult (or soon to be) and you must accept that some people can only be on your life in certain capacities.
My mum is not homophobic, in she has a lot of lesbian friends. I just find it hard. She will say stuff like "...when you get married, and you wife...well hopefully your wife" and it makes me sad. I feel like she is trying to force me back in to the closet whenever I take a step out. She also says that she doesn't consider a gay wedding a "real" wedding. It's just...hard.
I'm not sure if my Dad is homophobic, but when I was younger like 10 years ago he said this homophobic rant that stuck with me, but his views may have changed.
Coming out is something I will have to do, I just want to feel secure emotionally and finantially to do it.
I came out five months ago and my parents told me that, no matter what, they will always be proud of me, because there is nothing wrong about being gay. They also said that they will never have a problem about how I live my life as long as I am a 'good person'.
I came out five months ago and my parents told me that, no matter what, they will always be proud of me, because there is nothing wrong about being gay. They also said that they will never have a problem about how I live my life as long as I am a 'good person'.
