Do you think it's acceptable to come out to someone close to you by means other then face to face. For example by text, e-mail or letter? Say, a member of your family....
I don't think face to face coming out is objectively superior to other ways. The only thing that matters is what suits your situation.
Absolutely it's acceptable. Thing is, you don't OWE it to anyone to come out. It's not a service you're doing someone, it's a warning you're giving them. Coming out is about saying "This is what's happening, either don't be a dick about it, or go away". You're warning people in advance so they don't say or do something stupid when it comes up, OR so you know far enough in advance that they may cause problems later and can prepare for it. Coming out is for YOU, not for other people.
I know lots of people that have come out by letter, email, text... what's important is for you to be authentic and be yourself. Coming out is first and foremost for you, so you get to determine the route that feels best. Years ago, I read a book with various coming out stories. One of the funniest was a high school student who left a note on the refrigerator for his mom: I also know people who have come out with one-line text messages, and four-page-single-spaced letters. Whatever feels right to you is what's right.
Thanks for the answers so far. I'm asking this as it ties into another thread I started which no one has commented on. It's a bit long but it's to do with coming out to my dad and my kids Mom. Happy days
Defintally, I did it! I would recommend face to face to atleast to your parents, that's how I did it.
