How can I tell my homophobic parents that I'm bisexual?

I never thought I HAD to tell them that I’m bisexual, but I probably have to. Anyway, I had a dream that I told my mum, and she went crazy when I told her and kept asking me questions. I really don’t know how to come out D:

Answer #1

Pick the parent that is the easiest to talk to and will hear you out first.

Answer #2

It might be easier on you to wait until you move out. At least until you have somewhat of a shot of supporting yourself in case things don’t go so well. I know a kid that came out when he was 15, and his parents put him out and completely disowned him. I’m not saying this will happen to you, because I don’t know your parents. However, it may be worth weighing your options before just diving into the subject with them.

Answer #3

. Get some large pendulum shaped earrings, . ……and tell them you like to swing both ways. .

Answer #4

Whats the hurry? My gay step-daughter didn’t come out until her late 20’s even knowing we would be supportive. You know your parents better than we do. Are they going to be cool with it or is it going to put up a wall between you (literally or figuratively)? If it is going to be a problem you might be better off waiting until you are older and can relate to your parents more as equals than as their child. Whatever you decide good luck!

Answer #5

Well you don’t HAVE to tell them rioghtw now . Just because you had a dream it does not mean anathing. Maybe you cantry & explore a bit more, see if thats really you. You can wait till your ready. (ill you can go up to them & be ready for any response.

Answer #6

the hurry is she cant live her life fully as herself until she comes out, is she supposed to hide her gfs from her parents?

Answer #7

Just say i havent been honest with you & i hope you respect my choice that i have made im bisexual! just put it out there like that

Answer #8

She hasn’t said that she has a GF that she can’t keep her hands off of in front of her parents. There are parents that throw their gay kids out on the street, that have “interventions” to try to “cure” them. Some parents become so abusive that they drive their kids to hurting themselves. I’m straight but when I was young I’d wager my dad would have disowned me if he learned I was dating a black girl. If I did meet a black girl I wanted to see I still would have; I just wouldn’t share it with my parents right away. A 16 year old is entitled to a little privacy over their private affairs.

Answer #9

Make it the right time first and do it casually but there is no rush.it took me years to tell my parents.they will respect you more if you show them you have thought of it so your sure

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