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Mixed signals from my dad

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by ChromeNerd, May 6, 2014.

  1. ChromeNerd

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    When I was fourteen I was just about to come out as gay to my dad. He kept making jokes about me being gay, so I assumed he already knew about it. When I actually came out to him, he acted shocked. A few months ago when I was talking to him I found out that he just thought I was going through a phase. He still jokes a bit about my sexuality and I just don't know if he's accepted it or not.
     
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    How does he joke? Does the joking bother you
     
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    Sometimes, people make jokes because they don't know how to express themselves. It has nothing to do with you. If your father didn't have a hunch you were gay, I can imagine his surprise. I wouldn't take it too seriously, he's probably accepting. If it really bothers you, you can always ask him (and try to make sure that you're not going through a phase) :slight_smile: