My parents are atheists. Any tips on how i should confess to them that i am straight?
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I nominate you for question of the week. I haven't laughed so hard in days.
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First you have to be sure about yourself, once you have accepted the fact that you are gay and there is no way of changing the fact then you have to be strong, because over the years to come you will hear all sorts of jokes and comments that are cruel, but are based on ignorance. You have to understand, that you have had time to become used to the idea of being gay, and probably have for some time, but when you come out to your family, this will be the first time they have had it confirmed and it will take them time to get use to it. First level with them, just sit them down and level with them, don't do what most gay people have done in the past including myself and that is to try and hide it, because you can never get away from it. The next thing to do is to be the man that you are, being gay doesn't mean you have to be a pansy, you can still be the man you know you are and the man they thought you where going to be. Move out as soon as you can and avoid contact with them for a few months, this does two things. 1. it gives them time to discuss, fight, backstab and blame each other, without yuo having to hear it or feel guilty about it, because you didn't choose to be gay, you where born that way, and anyone who says other wise is a bloody idiot.\n2. This gives you time to explore your sexuallity without the fear of being caught with your pants down by your parents.\n16 is young, but at 16 I knew I was a raging queer, but it wasn't until I was thirty that I levelled with my family, during this time I explored straight relationships, gay one night stands, sauna's etc... But in the end I faced my fears and relized if I didn't level with my family, I would never have a chance of being happy with my own life and to me my life is the more important that the embarassment I caused my parents. For ten years I have lived in a gay relationship and now my family accept my partner as a part of the family, they now accept that they are not going to get grandchildren but now they have had the time to relize that I hadn't change, I was still the son they had 42 years ago, good luck kid, but careful there are some crazy mother----- out there, but be happy and have fun
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My brother is gay and he still hasn't told the whole family!  He's told a select few of us, and that's all.  However, he did tell both of our parents.  How he did this:  He took them out to eat and told them plain and simple.  I'm not sure how your family is, but my family is very accepting, and my parents didn't mind so much.  No offense, but if your family is any good - they already have a clue!  So the answer to your question?  The sooner, the better.  Take your folks out to dinner and ask them how best to tell the rest of your family.  Do not be afraid, and know that life goes on, no matter what might happen.  The world will continue turning.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Let them see what he does for you.  Set down physical boundaries when you're around your parents i.e., no touching except hand-holding,no kissing, groping, making out, pinching, sneaking off, etc. let them see what a gentleman he is. In turn, show them you REALLY love him, and nothing will stand in the way of that.  But since you do want their blessing R-E-S-P-E-C-T.  You respect them (even if they say quit seeing him, respect their wishes, they'll see you're sad, if it came to that.  Just remember you can't hope for them to like him. He has to be a good guy, and work at it.  It may also just take time.
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Introduce him as your slave.  That should pull the wool over their eyes.\n\nSeriously, why hide who you are?  Are you ashamed of being gay?  [If you still live at home, you get a "bye" about telling your parents until you can support yourself.]\n\nGood luck!
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You don't have to tell anyone.  Your mother may have already guessed.  Talk about gay people to her and see how she feels.  If she doesn't understand you may want to wait until you are an adult to tell her.  It's not like you need to make an announcement about your sexual orientation.\n\nYeah, it does.
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Dear:Jennifer     You are a Christian,The Truth will set you\nFREE,Tell his parents who you are,and do not be ashamed. If\nthey accept you good,if not them ? GOD IS LOVE
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The easiest way to tell your parents is to simply sit down and ask to have an adult conversation with them. It's best not to sugar coat anything, just keep it real. Tell them you have a boyfriend and it might be nice if you tell them that you would really like them to meet him and get to know him. That way they feel like they are involved in your life. Whatever you do don't put it off any longer because the longer you wait the worse it will be when you tell them.
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The best way is to say nothing and keep it to yourself.  When is the last time anyone who is straight came out as straight?? Be discrete, they will all figure it out sooner or later.  The anouncement is unecessary, awkward, most always backfires by immediate changes in people's opinion of you.  Say nothing, be kind, be discrete, be safe, and have a decent and productive life.......
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tell them you're gay.
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Be who you are. You will not expect to be accepted by the society easily. People will see you as queer, that is definite, but don't force yourself to change in order for the society to accept you. I would say take things as it comes. I too, lives in a country where gays are not accepted in society. I told myself, I will show them that we are no different from anyone because we both loved. I have a few friends know that I'm a bisexual. Well, I do not tell them myself, as in initate the topic, they started it first. They would ask me: " You have not got any gf yet....as you gay?" I would smile at them and say I'm a bi. You would be surprise of teir reaction. They are all my good friends now. They have known me long enough to know what my character is. Time tells all. You need not need the whole world to accept you, most impt, you accept yourself. As time goes, your friends who treasure you will accept you too. \nI think the hardest part is how to break this news to your family. I would not forget the nevousness I had that time when i confess tis to my parent. I knew this would break their heart, but the last person I wouldn't want to keep in the dark is my parent. They have accept it....I guess. Though I believe they still pinned on the hope that i would get a gf instead (haha).\nBottom line is: Don't brood over it. If you know what you want to be, then be the one whom you want to be. Be true to yourself, and gradually you will find friends who will be true to you. I shared your woes, and I hope to share my joy with you.
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That's sooooooooo cool that you know at that age.  I had conflicting feelings from age 16 through age 21, then I finally came out and accepted it.  Coming out is an ongoing process.  In life you will always run into a situation that people will assume that you are straight, and you have to be yourself.   \n\nI would wait until you are absolutely sure you won't upset your home life.  At age 13, you need to be focusing on school and preparing yourself for the outside world.  Your Dad might be joking, but maybe there is some serious issues for him that might cause him to through you out... I've seen it before.  If you are sure your family will love you no matter what, then be honest and tell them.  Be prepared for all the questions they will ask.  It would be in your best interest to find some counseling for you and your family.  Here in San Diego, we have a Gay & Lesbian Center with a great youth program.  Hopefully your city has such a place for you to connect with the Gay Community.  It's up to you to help your parents not get all crazy by supplying them with accurate information about what being gay means to you.
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ask them.  be respectful.  have trust with your parents. and most importantly dont ask to go to something you know for a fact they wont let you.
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Well, I know how it feels to have that happen to you and I can truely say that just talking to your parents and the same time would probably be the best way to tell them how you really feel about it. If they don't listen, just try to understand that everything happens for a reason and you may not like it. But God always has a plan. Trust me. I hope I helped you out!
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A lot of things! Go to college, not waste years being an agnostic, spend more time with my kids, try to understand my parents better, generally just be a better person from the get go! If I only knew then what I know now!
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Dont worry about it....let the little things in your life go...because your going to have plenty.\n\nDont let them, make you who and what you are....and most of all dont let your parents choice of having sex with people of different races [which produced you] get to your head.....sure bi people do look good, but dont let your insides ruin what your ourside have going for it.....be modest and humble.
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Spiritually, never put all your faith in another person, may it be your parents or friends. Instead focus on God, He will never fail you. If you believe in another world better than this one you are in, and that you will go there someday, you will learn to let go of your dark past and move on doing beautiful things in life.\n\nPractically, you need to confide in your mum and ask her to talk to your dad. He may need professional counselling. This is a adult-to-adult problem, it is way beyond your comprehension and control. Meanwhile, be patient and concentrate on your studies instead.