do you think i will be accepted by my family if i tell them im gay?
819202
You would definitely be accepted by me if i was your mom. Gay people cannot help being Gay . Why should you be treated like an outcast by your family, you are their son anyway. It might come as a shock at first but they will get over it. I personally love Gay people, i find them amusing, funny and very very witty. It is nothing to be ashamed off.
1065693
I am out to my friends and family.  I did not come out until I was 23...a few years ago and it lifted such tremendous weight off my shoulders.  I cried to my Mom and told her that my "friend" was more than that and I was tired of hiding my feelings.  I actually feel free now.  No more trying to have a girlfriend to look "normal" in front of my parents.  No more calling my boyfriend a "friend".  No more hiding from people when I want to hug the person I love.  No more lies. Period.\n\nOne thing I did learn is that you cannot rush it to come out.  Your time will come. Just be yourself.  You may have to cover up things you really do not want to, but be cautious of who you confide in and expect some people to shun you and not want anything to do with you.  But don't sweat it. Your real friends will be accepting and it won't eve be an issue.  Being gay shouldn't be the topic of every discussion...it's just an extension of you are.  You happen to like someone of the same sex. People just need to accept that.\n\nYour life will change, but for the better.  You do not want to go through life hiding and faking.  That is more difficult than just coming out an dealing with people who dislike you for being gay.  It makes it easier for you to know who can be your friend when they know the real you.  And, coming out is a journey.  You do not just come out and blabber it away to everyone.  If someone asks...tell them the truth. But, if they don't..it's none of their business.  The time will come when you need to tell them if necessary.\n\nIt's up to "us" to educate people and let them know that we are just as normal as they are.  Who we sleep with has nothing to do with our pesonality and our capablilities of being successful in life.  \n\nSo, again, don't spend to much time thinking of when you should come out.  Your time will come.  If it's now...then do it.  But be ready for good and bad.\n\nUltimately, you will find happiness in yourself and the people that love you will see that.
1136082
It depends on your age and maturity level as well as his maturity level.  Are you ready to live in family turmoil?   You have to consider why your families acceptance is so important to you.
446031
It would depend on your relationship with your parents.\n\nDon't tell them if you don't want to, if your reasoning for telling them is because they expect it regardless of your wishes. If you feel compelled because you have an open relationship and share things like that then maybe you should tell them.
78532
When you find out you let me know! My whole family doesn't know me. I am nothing like they think I am and they treat me so oddly. They should talk to me and get to know me. \n\nMaybe you could try to talk to them. It couldn't hurt.
790617
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!
792349
Well, chances are that most people who love you already know, you just haven't confirmed it yet.  Stay calm and think good thoughts.  Being gay is not terrible, but some people may need time to accept it.  Try setting aside time, free from distractions, and tell the person.  If it is a friend and they react poorly, don't push it, let them figure it out.  Continue to be a good friend, but if they choose to not be  good friend, consider yourself lucky to be able to sort the wheat from the chaff so easily.  Your family will love and accept you- you are family.  It is better to be honest and true, living your life fully as a good person, that force yourself to live in fear, lying.
172164
Kukm kum you donot say why your family donot accept him?\nIf they have a real reasons that is ok but thier reasons are silly go with your man
362005
I have a son and if he came to me and told me that he way gay, I would definitly be shocked and surprised. However, I love my child no matter what. If he is in a loving and caring relationship and is being treated well, then I would get over it and accept it. A parent generally loves their children no matter what. If they do not accept it, than that is their problem. Good luck to you.
390299
Unfortunately, even though it is wrong to reject family members for that reason, it happens alot. But tell them anyways. Don't ever hide who you are! Don't ever feel like who you are is wrong because they do not agree or approve! You never know, they could be cool with it. You can not change who you are and if anyone, family member or not, can not except you, then it is better off that that person is no longer in your life. Good luck!
151213
Does it really matter at this point? If they like him enough to accept you living with him, I doubt they'll care how you met. I really see no need in telling them...but if it really bothers you just say " I'm sorry I didn't tell you about how I met so and so....we really met online but as you can tell we're really happy together so I hope you still accept him."
719512
It depends,I dont really care if they do or not, because as long as he makes you happy and your family does'nt like him then it should be up to you,its what you want,you want to be happy with him and your family should'nt get in the way of that happiness.
312875
there is no easy way to tell them. If you know for sure that your parents will accept that you're bi, then it should be a problem telling them. They probably already know and just waiting on you to say something.
92093
Of course I'd accept you. Being gay doesn't make you any less of a person. I would treat you the same way as I would anyone else.
570741
Sounds like you just did come out of the closet. By posting your question, you announced to the whole world that you're gay. :)
336308
Be honest with your family. If they love you they will come to accept your life choices. You have to be true to yourself and not live your life for other people.
1155367
well congratulations On being so accepting of your son being gay!!  The world could use more mothers like you! as long as you are accepting then I really don't see anything wrong with it!!, but I would pull them aside and tell them just that!! Congratulations on being a really cool, mother you seem to be the best!  \n\ncongratulations on your new business you really must be excited I wish you the best of luck and continued susses on your new venture!!!\n\ntell your son and employee I wish them well in their relationship