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coming out at a wedding reception.

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by theCHIVEguy21, Oct 3, 2013.

  1. theCHIVEguy21

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    Ok so I am out to my immediate family and my friends but not my extended family i.e. my uncles, aunts and cousins. I was wondering if it would be fine if I were to come out at the wedding reception. I don't want to steal any attention away from my cousin and her new husband. I;m not going to make a big announcement out of it, but every time i get together with my family they always ask if I have a girlfriend. It would be a great opportunity to casually say that I'm gay but I don't want to be rude what are your thoughts.
     
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    In my opinion, coming out at family events is a big "no." I have never heard of this ending well and if it is information that circulates throughout the entire reception, it will steal attention from the bride and groom.

    My sister came out at a large Thanksgiving party. My immediate family knew she was a lesbian and we all supported her, but we rarely see our extended family and it was just terrible and awkward and completely ruined the mood.
     
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    NO!!!!!!!!! THAT IS 100% NOT OKAY!!!! Doing it at a wedding is a big no no. Even if you don't mean to steal attention, you do and it will piss everyone off. Think of a different way/time and it'll be better
     
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    what Skov said.
     
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    ^this x 100
     
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    ^ This!
    Don't do it man. Events like that are a big no, no. :eusa_naug
     
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    No, not at big family events xxx
     
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    Thanks everyone for the advice. I really appreciate it.