How do you know when its a good time to come out? Think I'm ready?

This sounds alot like me just before I met my girlfriend... Really, you need to look inside yourself and see if you are ready. Sure some people might try to distance themselves, but if your friends are true friends, they should stick by your side. When I came out to my friend, he was a little nervous, but I stressed I had no feelings for him, and that akwardness went away. I would suggest that if you are going to come out, start with family or trusted friends. Remember, do what you feel comfortable with, that is the key.
-Jon

 

I knew that it was the right time for me to come out when the thought of being out didn't terrify me. You're really the only one who can make that decision, but we at EC will be behind you every step of the way, no matter what you decide.

 

I knew I was ready to come out a little bit when I couldn't stand the thought of nobody knowing the truth about me. If you feel comfortable coming out, test the waters by coming out to a close friend or family member, as others have said. Then just take it from there. But you have to do it in your own time, when you're ready; don't do it if you're not. Good luck!

 

I knew when i stoppped thinking when....and started thinking how


Now im happier than ever

 

Before I came out, I had a similar problem. I had guys that liked me and wanted to date me, and I liked them so I dated them. The gay/bi girls thought 'oh, she's straight, damn'. So, I decided I should come out to level the playing field.

I also decided (because some people where I live are pretty homophobic) 'screw them, if they have a problem with me, too bad.'

I started with my close friends and through a blunder, was out to the whole school. Now, I can honestly say I'm all the way out.

But, as for when to come out, that's up to you. You have to make that decision, are you ready to face people with that information? If the answer is yes, than good for you.

Don't come out because you think you have to, come out because you want to.

Good luck

 

Once you feel comfortable enough about yourself, you'll find it a lot easier to come out. I'm not sure if you're there yet - that's for you to decide.

Lex

 

You'll know when you are ready. It's just something you feel inside you. I know that when you come out you will still feel worried and scared about it but you'll also feel comfortable and you'll feel like it's time. Like I said you'll know when the time is right.
Good luck!

Sam

 

I knew when I was like, "I don't want to lie anymore".

Now all my close friends know, and also my mum. Still working on everyone else though.

Good luck if you do or don't.

 

As for me, no one knows, and only one person has questioned me, but he was gay himself.

 

Coming out is always a risky business. You said you were nervous about people's reactions. Honestly, that's the risk you have to take. Some people will accept you...others will not. But you will find that many people are really open-minded about stuff, and even if they don't agree with your sexual orientation, they don't denounce your friendship.
Ultimately, it's up to you (as said above.) But you get to decided who you tell and who you don't tell. But it probably won't be so hard for people to accept it, because apparently half of the people think you're gay anyway. Don't worry about it, take it slowly, one step at a time, and come out to who you want to, whenever you want to. And we're all here to cheer you on and here your success stories!