Why can't I tell people?

One thing at a time.
I think you shouldn't post on facebook... all people would see it. I know that you want to get your sexual orientation aknowledged, but there are other methods. Maybe you should tell first your best friends first, or your close family members. You said you have friends with different sexualities so it should be ok, but don't be too quick making your moves.
You can tell personally, or through an sms or a Private message on facebook, but personally it would be better, because you would know directly how the person would react.
I wish you good luck. (!)

 

If you want to get the message across in general without having to say the three words, you can always do it by wearing a gay T-shirt, rainbow bracelet or other jewelry, or send out some texts or emails to people selectively. The ones who want to talk to you about it will probably start a conversation, but you can end it pretty easily by saying it's true, but I would rather not talk about it if you don't mind, I just wanted to be honest and let you know.

 

Have you tried coming out non-verbally or indirectly?

Non-verbal examples:

1. If you have a boyfriend, kiss him on the cheek in front of your friends.
2. When people are talking about girls, act uninterested.
3. If someone tries to hook you up with a girl, also look uninterested.
4. Exaggerate your ogling of your waiter's ass.

Indirect verbal examples:

1. "He's pretty cute."
2. "Girls are so-so."
3. "Will there be boys at the party?"
4. "Sorry, I can't. I have a date and he's pretty impatient."

Yeah, I know most of these will probably be false, but hey, if it gets them to ask, "Wait, you're gay?" or better yet, "Wait, you're bi?" then it has served its purpose.

If they do come to the conclusion you're gay and not bi, simply say, "No, I'm bi."

 

i can relate to what you wrote. i have similar kinda of concerns about almost everything when i have to disclose something to my friends or family. i jst want them to know frm smwhere else so that i dont have to explain or say anything. well! you can simple drop a message or talk it out in a chat with your best friend or one n two other frnds too. i'm sure they'l drop hints to other frnds.. that way you dont have to go n let evryone know. and in your family you can talk to smone your are really close to, he/she can convey it on your behalf to other members.

 

I have the same problem

The other suggestions above are really great!
Maybe if there's a guy you like, you could ask him out and casually drop in conversation at some point that you have a date with a dude? Or if someone is talking about hot guys just go "oh yeah" and chime in

 

I am in the same boat. I know people around me are going to accepting of it...and I've come to terms that I do like guys as well as girls.....its just being afraid to be vulnerable and being hurt again...but I so desperately want to at least tell my best friend. I think timing is everything...there will come a time when you'll feel ok to say it I guess..but it comes with time.

 

I don't know how old you are... But I'm pretty much the same. I just draw a rainbow flag on my hand and wait for people to notice XD As of yet, no-one has noticed except my friends. But they will. Eventually.

 

I have a rainbow jumper/hoodie and some kid who's assumed I'm lesbian saw me wearing it and started whispering to his friend and looking back at me. I don't really like the "wearing a rainbow, must be gay" method because I know several people who just like rainbows. I just like rainbows, to be honest. I'd much rather let people know I'm gay just by slipping it in there.
Like today, my friend Ewen who I suspect to be gay (god forbid I ask him though because what if I'm wrong omg) was talking about how he ships me with my Chemistry partner, Bradley. Bradley is rancid to start with but I was like "Ewen I don't even like boys"
"You what?" (it was loud)
"I don't even like boys."
"Like what?"
"Boys."
"Oh, well maybe you'd turn for a man hunk like Bradley!"

He was joking and Bradley is pretty much just a mullet on toothpicks but it was really funny XD

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Ok THAT is cool. Is it a loom band?

 

I'm pretty much the same away with my friends (I have only come out with friends), I really wanted them to know but it seemed very hard to actually say it aloud for some reason. One day I was just done and I did tell one of my closest friends as she was talking about guys non stop so i just told her. With the rest... sometimes it was we were partying (which made for an interesting night) and with others I just sort of try and say something that would make them react to it and usually it works (as in commenting about girls, or even kissing one... subtle!)

I don't know, I'm kind of scare that if I make it sound to serious others will take it that way. No idea how to come out to my family though... still thinking about that one.

 

You can always ease into coming out. Wearing bracelets and other clothing that hints at your orientation will provide others the opportunity they need to ask you, if you're not comfortable confronting them. I'm in the closet, but I make myself wear rainbows on at least a weekly basis.