What tips would you give to someone planning on coming out to their grandparents or other older relatives?
Posted by Dan Leveille on December 5th, 2011 at 5:17pm
Posted by Dan Leveille on December 5th, 2011 at 5:17pm
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shichyea24 answered:
Stay calm, find a comfortable environment for discussion. Know their values and be ready to explain yours and your beliefs, etc.
wonderouswanders answered:
Be patient with them, and don’t assume their first response will be their last. Let them see you happy if you can!
lilmizzyoshi answered:
First, see their views on lgbtq and get to talking about it more to them, if they seem fine with it, tell them you need to tell them somethig
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kiss-my-freckle answered:
There is no way to prepare for this, all I can say is, stand by who you are, hopefully they will stand by you too…and speak with pride.
rainthunderlightningstorm answered:
Try to take it slow. Leave hints until you think they’re ready for the news - sudden change can be scary.
lelaredoan answered:
My entire family knows about my sexuality. It’s best to have a conversation. Don’t lose hope if things get bumpy, aim low if you have to
laserdinosaurs answered:
do it with sir mix a lot blastin’
justavictimofcircumstance answered:
The best way would have to be to explain your feelings, say you want to be honest with them, and just bluntly tell them your sexuality.
canisfamiliaris answered:
Be honest, but focus on their understanding of life (culture), their age, their concerns, their feelings. Not your own. Be empathic. Be kind.
anditsallaboutlove answered:
Take it easy and slow, i would ease into the situation. Good Luck
-destitute answered:
stay calm, dont get stressed about it, explain things properly and simply and never let them doubt yourself belief
feralnostalgia answered:
have an escape route, and make sure your relatives don’t have heart problems?
ilikemyfishwithoutthebone answered:
Make sure you know how they feel about homosexuality first. Bring it up in conversation, about Ellen degeneres or something and see what they
ivalician answered:
Don’t let their responses get the best of you, family isn’t everything, it’ll hurt alot but you have to move on
sugarlotus answered:
remember that sometimes the shock can bring negative reactions which fade with time so don’t be put off by this.
hopemakesyoustrong answered:
There’s not really an easy way to say it. I’m coming out to my dad this month..
bollocks-raptor answered:
explain it to them. “i’m gay” might have a bad reaction, but “the person i’m dating is actually a dude btw, he’s really nice” might be better
erikjmac answered:
Let them know who else in your family knows, so that there are multiple open lines of communication.
livingwiththeconsequences answered:
Hope for the best and stay confident, but at the same time, prepare for the worst. I dunno. Be optimistic, but keep in mind what could happen
swirlingblacklilliestotallyripe answered:
Hold your head up high and know that there is nothing wrong with love.
watsfordiner answered:
if they love you that muc and closer to you, come out to them nice and steady, not straightforward
thisisyourlife-thisisyourtime answered:
be confident :)
infiniteadventure answered:
Ease them into it- mention something from the news to see what they think and show support for those issues. They may come around in time.
arascii answered:
Be prepared to face stereotypes - remember to be patient - these people are from another time.
cruelandshameless answered:
Try to dispel their beliefs about homosexuals and reminding them that you’re still their same grandson/granddaughter.
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rosetherobotninja answered:
Try talking to them about how they feel about homosexuality first, then over time break it to them that you’re not into the opposite sex.
hopewillneverbesilent answered:
Don’t be shocked if they aren’t very responsive, or over-responsive
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peace-love-harmonie answered:
Practise in a mirror and be prepared for the worst but hope for the best.
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